From Motor1 · Jeff Perez · · 50s
BYD Hypercar Crashes in High-Speed Test
BYD's $3M hypercar crashes during high-speed test in China.
In brief
BYD's $3M hypercar crashes during high-speed test in China. BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme hypercar crashed hard during high-speed testing in China, damaging the rear axle but with no serious injuries to the driver. Originally reported by Motor1.
Hypercar Crash During Test
BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme hypercar crashed hard during high-speed testing in China.
Driver Walked Away Unharmed
The driver reportedly walked away without serious injuries after the crash.
Rear Axle Damaged Severely
The rear axle assembly was torn completely away from the car in the impact.
Hypercar's Safety Features
The U9 Xtreme's safety structure uses a carbon-fiber-intensive passenger cell for crash protection.
BYD Plans Next High-Speed Run
BYD plans to take the U9 Xtreme back out for another high-speed run in the UAE to break 311 mph.
What it means
BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme hypercar crashed hard during high-speed testing in China, damaging the rear axle but with no serious injuries to the driver.
