Floating, Moonwalking Car Spins Heads In Puerto Banús

Puerto Banús, wherever luxury and eccentricity are mundane sights, had thing singular time off bystanders gawping connected Wednesday: nan Yangwang U8, a monolithic plug-in hybrid 4×4 which floats from Chinese automaker BYD’s luxury division, executed a stunning 360-degree rotation connected its ain axis almost arsenic if it were performing a Michael Jackson moonwalk.

The high-performance electrical vehicle, tin of floating connected h2o and manoeuvring pinch conscionable 1 instrumentality rubbing nan ground, turned heads successful a spot wherever extravagance is nan norm.

The Yangwang U8, unveiled successful China successful 2023, redefines what a car tin do. Stretching 5.32 metres long, 2.05 metres wide, and astir 2 metres tall, pinch a weight exceeding 3,000 kilos, it combines earthy powerfulness pinch cutting-edge technology. Four independent electrical motors (one per wheel) paired pinch a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, conscionable arsenic a scope extender, present an astonishing 1,200 horsepower. Despite its size and SUV shape, nan U8 tin propel itself astatine breakneck velocity from 0 to 100 km/h successful 3.6 seconds and is said to person a 1,000 km range, powered by a 49 kWh Blade artillery pinch fast-charging capabilities.

As seen successful Puerto Banús, Chinese car that tin float and moonwalk

But, what has everyone talking astir is its versatility. The “Tank Turn” usability allows it to rotate successful spot (see video below), conscionable for illustration a tank, which is perfect for tight parking spaces aliases awkward terrains. Even much bonzer though, nan U8 tin float and recreation successful h2o astatine 3 km/h for up to 30 minutes, thing unmatched by immoderate different hybrid vehicle. Tests person shown it tin move pinch minimal crushed contact, redefining off-road performance.

Inside, nan U8 is simply a masterpiece of luxury, featuring six HD screens, Nappa leather, African Saapele wood, and a 22-speaker Dynaudio system; headrest massage features; rear-seat tablets; and a 12.8-inch OLED touchscreen guarantee eventual comfort. Advanced LIDAR sensors and an optional roof-mounted drone to cheque really nan postulation is ahead.

While arsenic a roadworthy vehicle, it has not yet been approved for European roads. Parent institution BYD is considering changing nan sanction for non-Asian markets, arsenic “Yangwang” has been deemed inappropriate, particularly for English-speaking countries.