These two Chinese monsters will set Goodwood on fire

Yangwang, BYD’s luxury sub-brand, will showcase two rather unique vehicles at the prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Yangwang will unveil and dynamically display its new ultra-hardcore off-road U8 and high-performance supercar U9 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed from July 11 to 14. These vehicles represent the pinnacle of what electric technology can produce in terms of extremity, bordering on the outrageous to be perfectly honest… The Chinese manufacturer isn’t lying when it claims that its only goal is to push the boundaries of automotive innovation.

All oppose these YangWang vehicles except for their excess

The Yangwang U8 features cutting-edge technologies, including a next-generation platform and the intelligent hydraulic body control system DiSus-P. This system enhances the U8’s off-road capabilities and safety. Unique features include the VOT (Vehicle Origin Turn) function, which allows it to spin on itself, pitch stabilization in case of tire blowout, and… emergency flotation! Yes, this behemoth can float and even swim. You think it’s completely pointless? That’s true—until you need it, and admit that it’s pretty spectacular. Otherwise, the hybrid U8 develops 1,200 horsepower and can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds despite weighing over 3 tons.

The Yangwang U9, a purely electric high-performance supercar with a crazy 1,300 horsepower and a maximum torque of 1680 Nm, can accelerate from 0 to 100 mph in just 2.3 seconds. It is also equipped with two innovative core technologies, including an active intelligent control system for the chassis DiSus-X, which manages torque independently for all four wheels. It also features an active suspension that allows it to drive on just three wheels. Think that’s completely pointless? We already answered that question a bit higher.

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