[RahulNagaraj]

BYD premiered its new electric supercar, the YangWang U9, at the Shanghai Auto Show. However, apart from the standard features and tech expected on an EV, BYD also showcased the U9 supercar with something very unique - Disus-X, its advanced suspension system.



The YangWang U9 electric supercar rolled onto the stage bouncing up and down, similar to the party trick offered by the Mercedes-Benz GLE's air suspension. However, the system on the BYD supercar is said to be more advanced. The Disus-X suspension system comprises of an Intelligent Damping Body Control System, an Intelligent Hydraulic Body Control System and Intelligent Air Body Control System; all of which combine to provide the supercar with complex vertical, lateral and longitudinal motion control. BYD states that the bouncing showcased on the U9 relies solely on the kinetic power of the suspension.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDG5bDRNkcc

Along with this, the U9 supercar drove onto the stage with just 3 wheels and used the advanced suspension system to lift up the corner without a wheel. This feature could come in handy if ever a customer experiences a serious tyre or wheel failure.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4qhFFdHTCc

Coming to the electric supercar itself, it's part of YangWang - a new luxury EV brand by BYD. The low-slung supercar will be powered by a quad-electric motor set up, producing over 1100 BHP. BYD claims that the YangWang U9 can sprint from 0 - 100 km/h in under 2 seconds.

Source: CarScoops

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[bobbyblr]

Originally Posted by RahulNagaraj

Along with this, the U9 supercar drove onto the stage with just 3 wheels and used the advanced suspension system to lift up the corner without a wheel. This feature could come in handy if ever a customer experiences a serious tyre or wheel failure.

https://www.Youtube.com/watch?v=m4qhFFdHTCc

So how will the driver turn the car without one of the front wheels touching on the ground ?

[padmrajravi]

Originally Posted by bobbyblr

So how will the driver turn the car without one of the front wheels touching on the ground ?

Well, the Bajaj Auto Rickshaws turn using only the front wheel Why can't BYD with all its technology prowess do that? If they can balance it with three wheels, they will be able to make it turn as well.

BYD is really giving tough competition to all the traditional manufacturers. They have everything needed to become even the number one manufacturer in the world. Close control of silicon reserves, battery technology and it seems there is no shortage of ideas as well.

[wild child]

Seriously??
Well Mr. BYD, you've got to learn a thing or two from us!


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[cl500 di]

Originally Posted by bobbyblr

So how will the driver turn the car without one of the front wheels touching on the ground ?

Well, you may have observed that when the front wheel of a tractor gets punctured, the drivers don't remove the tire, instead they continue their journey with only 3 wheels (regardless of them carrying any load or not). This is done by placing the damaged wheels axle higher than the good one and placing a rock or a solid object in between the free axle. This allows the damaged side to float and still make turns easily. This is yet another infamous Indian juggad.

[wild child]

Originally Posted by cl500 di

Well, you may have observed that when the front wheel of a tractor gets punctured, the drivers don't remove the tire, instead they continue their journey with only 3 wheels (regardless of them carrying any load or not). This is done by placing the damaged wheels axle higher than the good one and placing a rock or a solid object in between the free axle. This allows the damaged side to float and still make turns easily. This is yet another infamous Indian juggad.

Nice observation!
However, in such a condition, the driver / farmer unlatches the brake pedal and uses the LH and RH brake pedals to steer the tractor. Not sure if it is the same with this BYD model though.

[puntra800]

Was it only me who felt in the intro video of the car was looking like an ape walking ?

[deepjaju]

Such an overkill for an un-necessary feature. The time and resources spent on engineering this seems so irrelevant.