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GitiSport e.GTR2 Pro earns Guinness World Records™ recognition for “Highest Speed Achieved by Electric Vehicle Tyres”, celebrating Giti's engineering excellence and its partnership with YANGWANG.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 6 November 2026 – Giti Tire has achieved a historic milestone in automotive engineering, earning the Guinness World Records™ title for “Highest Speed Achieved by Electric Vehicle Tyres” following the YANGWANG U9 Xtreme's extraordinary top-speed run of 503.17 km/h (312.65 mph).
The achievement was officially celebrated with Dr Enki Tan, Executive Chairman of Giti Tire Group, receiving the official Guinness World RecordTM Certificate on 6 November 2026 during YANGWANG's landmark display at Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa, marking another defining moment in the partnership between Giti Tire and YANGWANG, the luxury electric vehicle brand of BYD.
Driven by German professional racing driver Marc Basseng, the YANGWANG U9 Xtreme surpassed its previous benchmark of 496.22 km/h, established in September 2025 at ATP Papenburg, Germany. The latest attempt took place on 1 November 2026 along a specially secured section of the E11 motorway in Abu Dhabi, with Giti's purpose-developed GitiSport e.GTR2 Pro tires providing the critical connection between the vehicle and the road.
The achievement also saw YANGWANG secure Guinness World Records™ titles for the highest speed achieved by a production car in a single-direction run and the highest speed achieved by an electric production car in a single-direction run.
Engineering Beyond the Limits of Speed
Developed specifically for the YANGWANG U9 Xtreme, the GitiSport e.GTR2 Pro represents the culmination of more than three years of collaborative development, engineering innovation and rigorous testing.
Designed to withstand the extraordinary demands of an electric hypercar producing more than 3,000 PS, the bespoke tire incorporates advanced technologies including high-strength aramid fibre reinforcement, a specialised racing profile and Giti's innovative Anti-Standing Wave Structure.
The latter represents a particularly significant development, engineered to address tire deformation at extreme rotational speeds while maintaining structural stability and effective road contact. Previously validated through indoor testing at 500 km/h, the technology has now demonstrated its capabilities in a record-breaking vehicle run exceeding that speed.
Throughout the programme, Giti's engineers worked closely with YANGWANG and Basseng, refining tire performance according to vehicle dynamics, aerodynamic changes and driving feedback. For the latest attempt, the tires were further optimised for the conditions of the Abu Dhabi highway, with Giti's engineering team providing critical technical support.
“When you're pushing the limits of speed, confidence is everything. Having worked closely with Giti's engineers throughout this journey, I've developed tremendous trust in their expertise, dedication and attention to detail,” said Marc Basseng, driver of the record-breaking YANGWANG U9 Xtreme.
“The safety and performance of the GitiSport e.GTR2 Pro tires were never in doubt. What mattered most to me was knowing that every detail had been checked and that the tires were fitted and prepared exactly as they should be. Having Giti's lead engineer and engineering team on the project, personally giving me that assurance allowed me to focus entirely on driving and confidently push beyond what we had previously achieved.”
A Proud Milestone for Giti's Global Engineering Capabilities
For Giti Tire, the new Guinness World Records™ title represents more than an extraordinary achievement in speed. It reflects the strength of the company's international research and development network, its technical expertise and its ability to collaborate with leading automotive manufacturers on increasingly demanding projects.
“This will be marked as a true Milestone in Automotive history, going beyond 500km/h in an electric vehicle is an industry game changer. Giti and YANGWANG have together pushed beyond the limits of technology to attain the ‘Highest Speed Achieved by Electric Vehicle Tires’,” said Dr Enki Tan, Executive Chairman of Giti Tire Group.
“This achievement is a testament to innovation, dedication and the relentless pursuit of excellence demonstrated by our global research and development teams. We engineer tires that perform under the most extreme conditions. Beyond setting records, this partnership reinforces our commitment to advancing tire technology, delivering innovative solutions for the evolving automotive industry and inspiring greater confidence in the Giti brand among vehicle manufacturers and motorists worldwide.”
Extraordinary Engineering. Everyday Confidence.
Celebrating 75 years of tire manufacturing in 2026, Giti Tire has established itself as a global manufacturer with operations spanning more than 130 countries, supported by over 800 R&D engineers and an international network of research, development and testing facilities.
The company's engineering capabilities extend beyond record-breaking hypercars. Giti continues to strengthen its partnerships with leading automotive manufacturers, with Original Equipment applications including the BMW iX1 and iX2, Volkswagen ID.Buzz and a growing portfolio of electric vehicles.
While the GitiSport e.GTR2 Pro was specifically developed for extreme-speed applications, the engineering expertise, advanced materials research, testing methodologies and precision behind such projects also contribute to Giti's wider approach to tire development.
From the exceptional demands of a world-record attempt to the everyday priorities of braking, handling, comfort, efficiency and durability, Giti remains committed to advancing tire technology for the evolving needs of motorists worldwide.
The latest Guinness World Records™ achievement reinforces Giti's ambition to continue pushing the boundaries of engineering while building confidence in the quality and performance of its products.
About Giti Tire
Headquartered in Singapore, Giti Tire is a global tire manufacturer with 75 years of experience, supplying passenger car, SUV, truck and bus tires to customers in more than 130 countries.
Supported by an international workforce of over 28,000 employees, four R&D centres and advanced manufacturing facilities in China, Indonesia and the United States, Giti combines global engineering expertise with extensive Original Equipment partnerships and motorsport experience.
In 2026, Giti was ranked the world's eighth most valuable tire brand by Brand Finance, with a brand value of approximately US$1.5 billion. The company also received its second consecutive EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing it among the top 1% of companies assessed for sustainability performance.
