New Nürburgring EV Record: Yangwang U9X Hypercar Posts 6:59.157 Lap, Earns Spot in Gran Turismo 7​​

​Recently, official sources confirmed that the Yangwang U9 Xtreme's Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time of ​​6 minutes 59.157 seconds​​ has been officially certified by the Nürburgring authorities. The model will also be added to the game Gran Turismo 7. Additionally, the Yangwang U9 Xtreme previously set a new top speed record of ​​496.22 km/h​​ at Germany’s ATP test track, making it the world’s fastest production car. With a total power output of ​​2,220 kW (3,019 hp)​​, the U9 Xtreme will be limited to ​​30 units​​ worldwide.

The vehicle features a larger front splitter with downward-curved endplates on both sides, enhancing front-downforce. Equipped with an oversized carbon fiber swan-neck rear spoiler and carbon fiber front lip, the U9 Xtreme measures ​​4,991 mm in length, 2,029 mm in width, and 1,351 mm in height​​, with a wheelbase of ​​2,900 mm​​. It comes standard with 20-inch double five-spoke wheels, fitted with ​​325/35 ZR20 (112Y) tires​​. These tires, co-developed with Giti, are China’s first semi-slick performance tires rated for speeds up to ​​500 km/h​​. The braking system has been upgraded with more powerful titanium calipers and an optimized carbon-ceramic setup, increasing surface area and improving cooling efficiency.

The chassis incorporates the ​​"Yi Sifang" (Four-Motor Independent Drive) and "Yun Nian-X" intelligent fully active body control system​​. Powering the U9 Xtreme is a ​​1,200V ultra-high-voltage platform​​ with silicon carbide power modules and an oil-cooled distributed motor cooling system, significantly enhancing thermal management. The quad-motor setup delivers ​​555 kW per motor​​, totaling ​​2,220 kW (3,019 hp)​​, with a power-to-weight ratio of ​​1,217 hp per ton​​. The vehicle also uses a new ​​track-grade Blade Battery​​, supporting a ​​30C ultra-high discharge rate​​ for exceptional acceleration and regenerative braking performance.

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