Yangwang U9 caught in dancing in Chinese streets
The streets of China recently witnessed a scene that could have been plucked straight from a slapstick comedy. The Yangwang U9, an R4.5 million (1.68 million yuan) supercar capable of hitting 0-100 km/h in just 2.36 seconds, was caught dancing on a public road, turning a cutting-edge suspension demonstration into an unexpected traffic violation.
Yes, this is what happens when a 960 kW machine with 1 680 Nm of torque gets groovy.
Equipped with BYD’s state-of-the-art Disus-X suspension system, the U9 can jump, tilt, and even strut its stuff on three wheels. While this tech marvel was designed to tackle potholes and road spikes, some drivers couldn’t resist turning it into a dance-off for social media clout.
Cue the latest incident: a U9 driver, surrounded by a curious crowd, broke out in an impromptu automotive boogie on a busy street. The only thing keeping pace with the car’s moves was the growing line of cars behind it, led by an unimpressed Nio ES6.
Enter the ultimate buzzkill: the police siren. As the squad car approached, the U9 driver kept the party going a little too long, finally ending the performance under the watchful eye of law enforcement. Moments later, the supercar was seen parked further up the road, its owner sheepishly accepting a traffic fine. It’s safe to say the dance floor never looked less appealing than in front of a police car.
Adding to the hilarity, the driver later attempted to jump over a speed bump using the Disus-X system. Unfortunately, the U9’s timing was a bit off – the car leapt with gusto, but only after crossing the obstacle. Style points? Maybe. Execution? Not so much.
This isn’t Yangwang’s first viral moment. The brand’s U8 SUV with “floating mode” previously made waves – sometimes literally – with drivers trying to sail across rivers, often leading to unintended (and waterlogged) outcomes. BYD’s warnings? Apparently, they’re more like suggestions.
For a supercar that recently achieved a Nürburgring lap time of 7:17.9, the U9’s latest escapade proves it can turn heads both on the racetrack and in traffic jams. Just maybe keep the choreography for controlled environments next time, folks.
