Performance Review: NIO EP9 1MW - [2016]

Figures & Specs Summary:

NIO EP9 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the NIO EP9 1MW is the 1 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2016. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8 and the 2016 Bugatti Chiron 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo.This particular NIO EP9 has a 0cc - Electric powerplant with 0 cylinders in a - formation.

Alternative Electric -0's includes the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood

The EP9 shares its Electric -0 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 McMurtry Speirling Goodwood and the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the EP9's All Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1735 kgs (3825 lbs) this makes the NIO EP9 1MW in the same weight category as the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 or the give or take 50kg.

The NIO EP9 shares the same bhp with the 2018 SSC Tuatara 5.9 V8 Twin Turbo 91 Octane (1350 bhp)

In terms of power the 0cc 0V -0 engine produces 1341 bhp (999 kW) @ 1 rpm similar to the 2018 SSC Tuatara 5.9 V8 Twin Turbo 91 Octane (1350 bhp) or the 2014 Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo (1341 bhp).

The - -0 throws out 1091 lb-ft (1479.1 Nm) @ 1 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2019 Koenigsegg Jesko 5.1 V8 BiTurbo (1106 lb-ft) or the 2019 Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut 5.1 V8 BiTurbo (1106 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the NIO EP9 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2012 Koenigsegg Agera R 5.0 V8 (794.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the NIO EP9.

The NIO EP9 has a Power to weight ratio of 772.9 bhp per ton and 628.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2016 EP9 competing with the 2012 Koenigsegg Agera R 5.0 V8 (794.3 bhp per ton) or the 2021 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo (790.9 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the NIO EP9 generating around 628.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1997 TVR Speed 12 7.7L V12 (650.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2022 Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail (633.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 2.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 2.8 secs, this made the NIO EP9 1MW as fast as the 2023 McLaren 750S Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs) the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs) the 2022 Pagani Huayra Codalunga 6.0 V12 Twin-Turbo Long Tail (2.70 secs) the or the 2021 McLaren 675 LT Spider 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (2.70 secs). This NIO EP9 1MW is also faster than the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (2.80 secs) the and the 2021 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae Roadster 6.5 V12 (2.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the EP9 and the 2019 BMW 8 Series M8 Gran Coupe 4.4 V8 Turbo F93

When talking about the performance of the NIO EP9 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 8.65 secs @ 158.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2019 BMW 8 Series M8 Gran Coupe 4.4 V8 Turbo F93 (8.62 secs), the 2016 Mercedes E Class 63 AMG 4Matic Saloon (8.62 secs), and the 2012 Aston-Martin Vanquish 5.9 V12 (8.63 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2016 version of the NIO EP9 1MW has a maximum speed of 194mph.

Top Speed of the 2016 EP9 equals the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (205 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2016 NIO EP9 1MW then how about the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (205 mph), the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (205 mph), or the 2021 Ferrari 296 GTB Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid (205 mph).

Related Links:

2016 EP9 Rivals List.

A Brief History of NIO

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