The 2024 BMW XM Label Crimson, a high-performance model of BMW’s first plug-in hybrid SUV, suffered an inauspicious look on the a hundred and first Pikes Peak Worldwide Hill Climb in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Sunday, June 26.

The 6,000-pound machine, a preproduction mannequin, entered the race’s exhibition class as BMW hoped to point out off the athletic prowess of the brand new flagship beast in its rising electrified steady. Nevertheless, the demonstration was short-lived, because the SUV crashed and have become undrivable and unable to climb the mountain.

The XM Label Crimson, which the Bavarian automaker calls “essentially the most highly effective SUV by BMW M,” is able to producing 738 horsepower, 738 lb-ft of torque, a 3.7-second 0-60 time, and a possible 175-mph prime pace. None of that mattered when the SUV “suffered a severe wreck broken shortly after the beginning line … after the automobile struck a tree,” in accordance with Automotive and Driver.

No footage of the crash was captured, however a YouTube livestream of the race confirmed the stays of the SUV carried away on a flatbed truck. Protection begins at 4 hours, 50 minutes, 34 seconds. No info on the reason for the crash was launched.

The XM Label Crimson driver, Matt Mullins, a PPIHC “Rookie” however the chief driving teacher on the BMW Efficiency Driving Faculty and knowledgeable driver for movie and commercials, walked away from the crash seemingly unhurt. The Colorado Springs Gazette reported that Mullins returned to hugs from his household and racing crew. Whereas he left the course in good spirits, Mullins was understandably mournful concerning the automobile’s loss.

The 2024 BMW XM Label Crimson is anticipated to go on sale later this 12 months as manufacturing begins in August; the anticipated base value is $172,550. Barely much less spunky however no much less luxurious 2023 BMW XM fashions that may journey 30 miles and attain a prime pace of 87 mph solely on electrical energy are on sale now.