BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme hypercar crashed during high-speed testing
A video shows the 2,977-hp electric hypercar badly damaged in China; the driver was protected, one outlet said.
Key facts
Story- The Yangwang U9 Xtreme, rated at 2,977 hp, was reportedly damaged in high-speed testing in China.
- A video of the crash has circulated online, one outlet reported, citing the car's cost at about $3 million.
- One report said the car's protective systems kept the driver safe, and that BYD aims for a top speed of 311 mph.
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BYD's high-performance Yangwang U9 Xtreme was badly damaged during high-speed testing in China, according to a video that has appeared online. The car is rated at 2,977 horsepower.
One outlet said the car was worth about $3 million. It described the crash as a hard one. Another report said the car's safety features protected the driver. Neither report said how fast the car was travelling when it crashed, or how the crash happened.
What the reports say about the car
The U9 Xtreme is part of Yangwang, BYD's premium brand. One report said BYD aims for the car to reach 311 mph, which would make it one of the fastest production cars ever built. That target has not been confirmed in the reports as a result of this test.
BYD has not publicly commented on the crash in the reports. Neither outlet said whether the car was a production model or a prototype.
What is not yet known
The reports do not say whether anyone was hurt beyond the driver's safety being protected, or what caused the crash. It is also unclear whether BYD will release a full investigation. Readers should treat the video and its details as unconfirmed until the company or local authorities say more.
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