Most powerful and one of the rarest BMWs ever made is the brand new XM
- BMW XM Label Red is only the second car developed as an ‘M’ car from the start
- It’s available with two different powertrain options, this is the most powerful one
- It delivers 748 horsepower
Published on Jun 06, 2024 at 7:58 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jun 11, 2024 at 11:41 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
This is the BMW XM Label Red by Larte Design – the most powerful and one of the rarest BMW vehicles ever designed.
There are only 500 units in the world, 15 if we’re only counting the ones with the body kit.
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The BMW XM is only the second car developed entirely and exclusively as an M Car, after the BMW M1 in 1978.
By the way, most people may not know this, but Paul Walker used to own a BMW M1 at one point.
But we digress.
A full-size SUV, loosely related to the BMW X7, the XM Label Red is available with a 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six and a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8, which is what this model is.
It delivers a grand total of 748 horsepower, sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic.
More importantly, thanks to the 1,00 Nm torque (738 lb-ft), it does 0 to 60 mph (0-100 km/h) in 3.8 seconds, and it can complete the quarter mile in just 11.7 seconds.
The BMW XM Label Red has a unique body kit, and a custom ‘soundtrack’ to go with it
Visually, the first thing that stands out is the oversized kidney grille at the front.
It’s painted matte red, offset against the matte black paint of the body, which is also adorned with 36 unique carbon pieces.
The interior follows the same theme with black leather upholstery for the center console, the dashboard, and the door panels, with contrast red stitching.
The lower part of the seats is covered in black leather while the upper part is trimmed in red sports fabric, which is a nice touch.
And there’s something else that’s totally unheard of about this car.
In addition to the ‘organic’ V8 soundtrack, the car also has an artificial one, created by Hollywood score composer Hans Zimmer.
BMW teamed up with Hans Zimmer a while back.
The goal is to enhance the engine noise for cars that do have an engine, such as XM Label Red, and create a custom soundtrack for cars that don’t, ie, electric cars.
It’s an interesting idea, but it’s such a shame no one else is doing that.
For now.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
