The Fastest Production Car In The World Just Broke 310 MPH On A Public Road

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   Yangwang U9 Xtreme Electric Hypercar Hits 312.66 MPH, Becomes First Production Car Over 500 km/h

   The Yangwang U9 Xtreme electric hypercar achieved 312.66 mph (503.17 km/h) on November 1, 2026, on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed International Road (E11) in Abu Dhabi, surpassing its previous record and becoming the first production car to break the 500 km/h barrier. Multiple outlets including Autoweek, Road & Track, The National, and Travels Dubai confirm the figure, with the vehicle clocked at 503.17 km/h on a public road.

   Why it matters

   This record, set by BYD's luxury brand Yangwang, marks a significant milestone in automotive engineering and challenges traditional speed records held by European manufacturers like Bugatti. The achievement demonstrates China's growing influence in high-performance electric vehicle technology and highlights the ongoing pursuit of top-speed benchmarks in the production car segment.

   What is confirmed

   • The Yangwang U9 Xtreme reached 503.17 km/h (312.66 mph) on a public road in Abu Dhabi on November 1, 2026.
   • The record was achieved on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed International Road (E11) in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra region.
   • The Yangwang U9 Xtreme became the first production car to break the 500 km/h barrier.
   • The vehicle surpassed its previous record of 496.22 km/h, set in Germany in September 2025.
   • The Yangwang U9 Xtreme is an electric hypercar from BYD's luxury brand Yangwang.

   Still unconfirmed

   • BYD's $3-million hypercar crashed during high-speed testing at about 280 mph, with the driver escaping unharmed.
   • The vehicle has 3,000 horsepower.

   What to watch next

   • Official confirmation from BYD or Yangwang of the record attempt and verification process
   • Potential response from European manufacturers like Bugatti or Ferrari regarding the new speed record
   • Any safety or regulatory implications arising from testing on a public road at speeds exceeding 310 mph
   Sources used for this update (15)

   1. The Autopian — The Fastest Production Car In The World Just Broke 310 MPH On A Public Road
   2. Car and Driver — The Electric Yangwang U9 Xtreme Supercar Just Went Over 312 MPH on a Road in Abu Dhabi
   3. Road & Track — Yangwang U9 Xtreme Breaks Its Own Production Car Top Speed Record, Becomes 1st to Break 500 KM/H
   4. The National — 503kph on Abu Dhabi's E11: BYD electric hypercar sets astonishing speed record
   5. Electrek — BYD’s 3,000-hp EV crashes at about 280 mph — Watch the driver escape unharmed
   6. Autoweek — Yangwang U9 Xtreme Sets 312.65-MPH Production EV Speed Record
   7. InsideEVs — China's World-Beating Supercar Just Hit 312 MPH
   8. Motor1.com — BYD's $3-Million Hypercar Crashed Hard During High-Speed Testing: Video
   9. robbreport.com — The Yangwang U9 Xtreme Solidifies Its Position as the World’s Fastest Car After Reaching 312.66 MPH
   10. www.theautopian.com — The Fastest Production Car In The World Just Broke 310 MPH On ...
   11. www.carscoops.com — 313 MPH Yangwang U9 Xtreme Is First Production Car To Break ...
   12. carbuzz.com — Yangwang U9 Officially Clobbers Bugatti With Record-Setting ...
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