The Yangwang brand of the BYD concern has presented a competitor to the Rolls-Royce Ghost, the luxury sedan Altior. After the premiere in Abu Dhabi, pre-orders for the limited Shanhe Dingyun Limited Edition opened in China at approximately $311,500. This is reported by CarNewsChina.
Yangwang Altior: larger than the Ghost and with rear-hinged doors
The sedan, 5600 mm long, exceeds the Rolls-Royce Ghost by 201 mm. Its width is 2030 mm, height 1590 mm, and the wheelbase reaches 3500 mm. The rear doors open against the direction of travel by 90 degrees.
The radiator grille has 137 elements with gemstone-style faceting. The front emblem is made of 24-carat gold, and a double line 4.8 m long is hand-applied along the two-tone body.
The four-seat interior features rear seats with massage and footrests. There is a folding table, a glass holder compartment, two 5.5 l refrigerators and a 21.4-inch ceiling screen. The Dynaudio audio system has 39 speakers.
BYD electric sedan: four motors and over 1000 km of range
The e⁴ platform provides for four electric motors. The car is capable of turning in place and moving sideways. Emergency flotation and stability retention after a tire blowout at high speed are also claimed.
The second-generation Blade battery provides a range of over 1000 km on the CLTC cycle. According to BYD, the 1000 V architecture allows it to be charged from 10% to 70% in about five minutes.
The DiSus suspension recognizes unevenness in advance using cameras. The God’s Eye system supports navigation assistance for the driver in the city and on highways.
A deposit of about $45,000 is required for pre-ordering. The manufacturer did not name the date for the start of delivery of the cars to buyers.
