The electric supercar market is full of impressive proposals, but the YangWang U9, the jewel in the crown of BYD’s premium brand, has managed to stand out in a big way. In a recent video, U9 has just demonstrated skills Unexpected: You can jump over obstacles like water-filled potholes or rows of nails, all without a driver.
While these capabilities may seem more like an extravagant stunt worthy of an action movie than a revolutionary advancement for a street car, the YangWang U9 isn’t just for show. With a huge power of 1,287 HP, Cutting-edge autonomous technology and innovative solutions such as its Disus X suspension, this Chinese electric supercar is redefining the limits of what is possible in the automotive sector.
The YangWang U9 and its otherworldly capabilities
The YangWang U9 is not just any car, as it shows his latest promotional video. Equipped with the Disus
In the images, which last just 1:41 minutes, the U9 faces several challenges. The first is a 2.5 meter pothole filled with waterwhich it overcomes with a jump “more than 6 meters long” according to the brand, thanks to the hydraulic activation of its suspension.
The second are several rows of 3.5 cm high spikes: an obstacle designed to destroy tires, which was also overcome without problem by the YangWang U9, making it clear that the Disus X system can adapt to even the most aggressive surfaces.
Finally, the Chinese electric supercar crosses a stretch with stripes painted in rainbow colors. All of this without a driver, managed by its advanced autonomous systems.
These abilities of the YangWang U9 are not only amazing because they are visually or because they are so extremely innovative. They also underline BYD’s commitment to technology, relying on collaborations with companies such as DJI and Horizon Robotics to develop its combination of advanced hydraulic suspension and driver assistance technology (ADAS).
U9 technical specifications: power and efficiency in an electric supercar
Beyond its acrobatics, the YangWang U9 (on sale in its market for the equivalent of about 200,000 euros) impresses with its performance. We are talking about a supercar based on BYD’s e4 platform, with features that position it as a top competitor in the premium segment.
It is moved by four electric motors that deliver a combined power of 960 kW (1,287 CV) and a maximum torque of 1,680 Nm. Likewise, and although it has not been able to beat Porsche in the Green Hell, the U9 is one of the fastest cars on the globe: signature acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.36 secondsand a maximum speed close to 393 km/h (244 mph). And the car has dimensions of 4.96 m long, 2 m wide and 1.29 m high and weighs 2,475 kg, considerable for a car in its category.
The heart that powers the set is an 80 kWh LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery, which gives it a range of 465 km in the CLTC cycle. In addition, it includes 800 V architecture, allowing fast charges from 30% to 80% in 10 minutes. In addition, the U9 supports dual charging, a technology already seen in other BYD models such as the Denza D9.
However, the YangWang U9 is not the brand’s only revolutionary model. The YangWang U8 SUV also stands out in its home market, China.
This plug-in hybrid SUV that the brand defines as having extended autonomy, with a power close to 1,200 HP, is capable of performing spectacular maneuvers such as rotate 360 degrees on itself, ford waters up to 1.5 meters deep or activate a “float mode” in emergency situations. Both vehicles represent BYD’s ambitious approach towards a premium market where design, technology and exceptional performance are key.
Thus, the YangWang U9 is not only an electric supercar that “jumps” without the need for a driver on board… it is a technological showcase that challenges the limits of what is possible and that raises new questions about the role of technology in the cars of the future. . Although its obstacle-jumping abilities may seem like a more visual than practical trick, there is no doubt that BYD has once again managed to capture global attention.
Do we need cars that dance and jump? Maybe not. But, without a doubt, a supercar like the U9 puts China on the map of the most advanced supercars in the world and, as its own implicit slogan suggests, it is designed to overcome any bump in the road, be it literal or metaphorical.
Source: www.motorpasion.com
