GiTi smashes EV land speed record with BYD

GiTi & BYD set new EV speed record
BYD, vehicle manufacturers in China set a new EV land speed record equipped with GiTi GitiSport e.GTR2 Pro tyres. With a pattern that was specially designed and developed in collaboration with the YANGWANG team. They reached a top speed of 496.22km/h at the German Automotive Testing Papenburg (ATP) proving grounds.
Driven by German track specialist, Marc Basseng, the full potential of the YANGWANG U9X was released upon the track, the driver and the YANGWANG team were supported by Giti engineers who were on grounds to ensure that the tyres were in top shape to perform.
The Giti tyres, performed as designed and intended, overcoming the unique challenges posed by electric supercars, taking on its astronomical weight and high horsepower. The GitiSport e.GTR2 Pro was purpose-built to meet these demands with cutting-edge technology, including:
- Reinforced rubber compounds improving tensile and tear strength for stability at extreme speeds.
- Novel structural reinforcement materials boosting load-bearing capacity.
- Optimised tyre geometry for even pressure distribution, reducing heat build-up and energy loss.
- Race-grade fillers that increase grip by 38% and expand the tyres operating temperature range.
- Anti-Standing Wave Structure that prevents deformation at ultra-high speeds, validated in 500 km/h indoor tests.
- Reduced tyre warm-up time by 60% for quicker priming.
- A Bionic Sidewall Design that enhances support, improving response speed and cornering ability.
- The tyre is already certified to CCC/ECE regulations and stands alongside other leading competitors in the street-legal semi-slick arena.
It was an honour to witness this great milestone achievement for our valued partner, BYD. Giti is proud to have partnered with BYD for this project and we are committed to continuously pushing the boundaries of sustainable performance collaboratively with our partners and in building quality products that allow people to Enjoy Driving.
Andy Ng, General Manager for Original Equipment Manufacturing for Export Markets at GiTi
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