- The YangWang U9 Track Edition features four electric motors producing 744 hp each.
- Small aerodynamic upgrades differentiate it from the standard 1,287 hp version.
- Top speed is listed at 217 mph, though actual capability likely exceeds this figure.
Two decades ago, the Bugatti Veyron rewrote the rule book for supercars, hitting the market with four-figure horsepower that was previously inconceivable for a production car. Fast forward 20 years, and we’re in the midst of an EV horsepower war, currently led by the Rimac Nevera R and its 2,107 hp and the Lotus Evija with its 1,972 hp. But, 2,000-odd horsepower isn’t enough for BYD, so it’s gearing up to release a hypercar with a combined 2,977 hp.
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This new model, badged as the Track Edition of the YangWang U9, has been uncovered in photos from the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and laughs in the face of high-powered European EVs.
A Road Car with Racing Numbers
The U9 Track Edition will be powered by four electric motors, each with 744 hp or 555 kW. The combined output is rated at a ridiculous 2,976 hp, or 2,200 kW, which works out to be a grand total of 3,019 PS. That’s an insane figure for a road car, let alone one that can be legally driven on public roads.
Importantly, there’s no confirmation from BYD that all four electric motors will always operate at their peak, or if power will be limited to make the hypercar easier to drive.
The Other Changes
The U9 Track Edition retains most of the same exterior components as the “regular” model, but has some small upgrades. The changes start at the front end, where YangWang’s designers have crafted a new splitter to increase downforce over the front wheels.
There is also a lightweight carbon fiber roof, and new 20-inch wheels with 325-section front and rear tires. The rear half looks mostly the same as the standard model, complete with a swan neck-style rear wing and a large diffuser.
MIIT documents list the U9 Track Edition’s top speed at 217 mph (350 km/h), but it should be capable of more than that. The standard model has already been tested to 244 mph (391.91 km/h), and it makes do with ‘only’ 1,287 hp.
