New Electric Hypercar Can Leap Over Police Road Spikes With Cheetah-Like Powered Suspension
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The Yangwang U9, unveiled by BYD, is a groundbreaking fully electric hypercar that can leap over small obstacles, thanks to advanced active suspension technology. In promotional demonstrations, the vehicle successfully cleared an eight-foot pothole at speeds of 75 mph. While its impressive specifications include a 0-60 mph acceleration in just 2.36 seconds, concerns regarding safety in real-world applications persist, especially in high-speed scenarios. The hypercar, priced at $236,000, exemplifies BYD's push into the high-performance EV sector, alongside other unconventional features found in their line-up.
The Yangwang U9's active suspension allows it to leap over obstacles like potholes and spikes, showcased in a promotional video where it jumps an eight-foot gap at 75 mph.
Despite the excitement around its unique abilities, concerns arise about the safety and practicality of such features during high-speed driving or potential evasion of law enforcement.
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