BYD’s premium sub-brand Yangwang is getting ready to make the U9 official, its first supercar. The “U” in the name apparently stands for “Ultimat”, in case you were wondering, and no, that’s not a typo, there isn’t an “e” missing.
The U9 will be fully officially announced on February 25 at an event in China when its price will hopefully be revealed. The car will have four motors each developing 240kW for a total of 960kW or 1,287 hp. The top speed will be limited to 300 km/h and 0 to 100 km/h acceleration will take less than 2 seconds. Range is expected to be around 700 km according to the CLTC cycle, which is by far the most optimistic around.
Yangwang U9 launch poster (in Chinese)
There’s apparently a 100 kWh LFP battery pack fitted into the U9’s 4,966 mm long, 2,029 mm wide, and 1,295 mm tall body. The car has a wheelbase of 2,900 mm and weighs 2,475 kg.
As with all of the other Yangwang models, no international availability is planned at the moment. Unlike BYD itself, which mostly relies on dealers for car sales, Yangwang has opened its own stores throughout China, selling directly to consumers.
