Giti Tire has earned the Guinness World Records title for “Highest Speed Achieved by Electric Vehicle Tyres,” with its specially engineered GitiSport e.GTR 2 Pro tyres reaching a record-breaking speed of 503.17 km/h (312.65 mph).

The achievement was celebrated on 6 November 2026 in Dubai, where Dr Enki Tan, Executive Chairman of Giti Tire Group, received the official Guinness World Records certificate during the “Celebration of Speed” event at Burj Khalifa.

The Record Run

German professional racing driver Marc Basseng drove the YANGWANG U9 Xtreme to 503.17 km/h on 1 November 2026 on a specially secured section of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed International Road (E11) in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra Region.

The run surpassed the vehicle's previous benchmark of 496.22 km/h, established at ATP Papenburg in Germany in September 2025.

Engineering Beyond the Limits of Speed

According to Giti Tire, the GitiSport e.GTR 2 Pro represents the culmination of more than three years of collaborative development, engineering innovation and rigorous testing.

Giti's engineers worked closely with YANGWANG and Basseng throughout the programme, refining tyre performance according to vehicle dynamics, aerodynamic changes and driving feedback. For the latest attempt, the tyres were further optimised for the conditions of the Abu Dhabi highway, with Giti's engineering team providing 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," Basseng said.
"Knowing that every detail had been carefully tested, checked and prepared gave me the confidence to focus entirely on driving and push beyond what we had previously achieved."

A World Record That Reinforces Giti's Global Engineering Capabilities

Giti Tire said the Guinness World Records title reflects the strength of its 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 tyres,'" Dr Tan said.
"This achievement is a testament to innovation, dedication and the relentless pursuit of excellence demonstrated by our global research and development teams. We engineer tyres 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

Giti Tire cites 75 years of tire manufacturing experience and a presence in more than 130 countries, and says it continues to advance its engineering capabilities across a portfolio of passenger car, commercial vehicle and high-performance tyres.

The company says its technical expertise is recognised by automotive manufacturers worldwide, reflected in its Original Equipment partnerships and growing presence across passenger vehicles, including electric and high-performance applications.

While the GitiSport e.GTR 2 Pro was specifically developed for extreme-speed applications, Giti says the engineering expertise, advanced materials research, testing methodologies and precision behind such projects also contribute to its wider approach to tire development.

From the demands of a 503.17 km/h world-record run to everyday priorities of braking, handling, comfort, efficiency and durability, Giti says it continues to apply its engineering expertise to the evolving needs of motorists worldwide.