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Lap record: How BYD conquered the legendary Nordschleife

The Nordschleife at the Nürburgring is a mystical proving ground for German carmakers – a place where they test, measure and reaffirm their identity. Now the Chinese manufacturer BYD has set a production-car record there, leaving a painful mark on Germany’s automotive self-image.

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25. November 2025
Der Yangwang U9 Xtreme aus dem BYD-Konzern ist das schnellste Serienfahrzeug auf der Nordschleife des Nürburgrings.
The Yangwang U9 Xtreme from the BYD Group is the fastest production vehicle on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring.

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Last updated: 25. November 2025