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The YangWang U9 Xtreme just claimed the title of the world’s fastest production car, setting a new top-speed record of 308.4 mph at Germany’s ATP Papenburg test track. This electric hypercar, built by Chinese automaker BYD, now holds the production speed crown over even the legendary Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+, which reached 304.8 mph in 2019. Driven by German racer Marc Basseng, the U9 Xtreme outperformed all expectations. Originally known as the YangWang U9 Track Edition, this updated model takes electric performance to unprecedented heights. Its record-breaking run proves electric powertrains are redefining what’s possible in automotive engineering. The U9 Xtreme features a quad-motor system, with each motor producing 744 horsepower. Combined, they deliver a staggering 2959 horsepower. This immense output is supported by a high-voltage 1200-volt electrical architecture—compared…