Xiaomi unveiled a hardcore version of the SU7 electric sedan, designed to outperform the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT at the Nurburgring. The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype has a carbon fiber body, advanced aerodynamics, and a trio of electric motors with a combined output of 1,527 hp. The performance EV was unveiled in China as a one-off prototype, but a production version could follow in the future. Recent spy shots showed a camouflaged test car testing around the Green Hell, although with a significantly less aggressive bodykit.
Visually, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra looks like
a racing version of the SU7, keeping the McLaren-inspired face and the obvious
Porsche Taycan references but adding wider fenders, touring-style bumpers, a large
splitter, and a massive rear wing, capable of producing up to 2,145 kg of downforce. The EV is powered by three electric motors made by Xiaomi
producing a combined 1527 hp. This is 435 hp more than the rival Taycan Turbo GT, and 279 hp more
than the Zeekr 001 FR. At the same time, the prototype weighs 1,900 kg which makes it significantly lighter compared to its production-spec
competitors.
Energy is sourced in a CATL Qilin 2.0
battery pack, which features a maximum discharge rate of 1,330 kW making it
suitable for the track. According to Xiaomi, the SU7 Ultra accelerates from
0-100 km/h in 1.97 seconds, from 0-200 km/h in 5.97 seconds,
and from 0-300 km/h in 15 seconds, before topping out at 350 km/h. Stopping power is taken care of by high-performance AP Racing
brakes, aided by the regenerative braking system. The maximum deceleration
force is 2.36G, coming to a full stop from 300 km/h in just 15
seconds.
Xiaomi reportedly wants to take the SU7
Ultra to the Nurburgring in October, aiming to best the 7:07.55 lap time of the
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and the 7:25.23 of the Tesla Model S Plaid. However,
these are both production vehicles, so to qualify for a record, the prototype
has to beat the 6:05.336 best-ever lap time achieved by the fully electric
Volkswagen ID.R.
