Breakthrough in Electric Racing: U9 Test Car Achieves 391.94 km/h Speed Record
A specially modified version of the U9, a production car by仰望U9, has set a new electric racing speed record of 391.94 km/h on the ATP circuit in Germany.
The test car, equipped with upgraded aerodynamics and powertrain components, was designed to push its performance capabilities to extreme limits. The vehicle's three-electric motor system, air dynamics package, and tires have been optimized for high-speed conditions.
Exterior-wise, the modified U9 test car features larger front fenders and spoilers compared to its production counterpart, providing improved downforce under high speeds. Its side face boasts new lightweight alloy wheels with specialized performance-exclusive heat-stick tire technology developed in tandem by佳通 (high-performance).
Compared to the mass-produced counterparts, an essential piece has been removed from the rear to cut back on drag at extreme rates. This modification is supposed to minimize weight yet still increase downforce without the negative impacts on efficiency, which it poses when operating with low airflow speeds.
In terms of power delivery, U9's developers revealed that they bypassed performance and endurance constraints present in mass production vehicles, allowing for better output through enhanced engine management software.
In contrast to the mass-production variant where each motor has a 240 kW maximum output at around 9000 RPM, pushing the total power rating of 960 kW or roughly 1306 HP through both front and rear motors. Acceleration stats indicate such potent specifications would help shave off valuable seconds in speed contests with a 2.36 second lap time to zero, followed by another 9.78 seconds clocking up from 400 m mark.
A full-scale 80 kWh recharge pack will deliver around 450 kilometers of extended operating distance, marking a huge milestone toward making electric cars the go-to choice for extreme high-speed adventures on race tracks or highway passes under the watchful eyes of regulatory experts as they fine-tune further performance boundaries.
