Xiaomi recently announced via a tweet that their SU7 Ultra prototype has achieved a remarkable feat at the Nürburgring, marking it as the fastest four-door car to ever complete a lap at the Nordschleife. On October 28, 2024, it finished a lap in an impressive time of 6 minutes and 46.874 seconds, surpassing the previous record held by the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT. This milestone highlights Xiaomi's strong commitment to the electric vehicle (EV) sector, especially following the successful introduction of the original SU7 model.
Delays and Reception
The record-setting attempt for the SU7 Ultra experienced multiple setbacks primarily due to unfavorable weather conditions throughout the month, which led to the final attempt being pushed back to October 28. Xiaomi's foray into the car market with their SU7 series, which consists of Standard, Pro, and Max variants, has been received quite well. Reports indicate that in October 2024, the company managed to sell 20,000 units of the SU7.
Performance Specifications
The SU7 Ultra comes with three electric motors that produce a stunning 1,548 horsepower, engineered for exceptional performance. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 1.97 seconds and has a maximum speed of 350 km/h (about 217.5 mph). Additionally, the vehicle is outfitted with cutting-edge technology, including carbon-ceramic brakes and an advanced cooling system designed to meet the high demands of racetracks like the Nürburgring.
Future Plans
While the SU7 Ultra is still in its prototype stage, Xiaomi is actively working on a production version expected to hit the market in early 2025. The final model is set to retain most of the features that contributed to the prototype's record-breaking status, although it might replace some costly materials, like the carbon fiber body, to keep the price reasonable. Currently, the SU7 Ultra has been officially revealed in China with a starting price of $114,000.
Xiaomi via X/Twitter
