Xiaomi SU7 Ultra 4-door Electric Hypercar Breaks Cover; Aims for Nurburgring Record with 1,527 bhp

With a strong emphasis on track performance, the Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi's first electric vehicle will receive a new flagship variant. The SU7 Ultra, revealed as a pre-production prototype, has been given a lot of upgrades over the standard SU7 to achieve the fastest lap time at the Nurburgring Nordschleife. Xiaomi states the car can go from 0 to 100km/h in 1.97 seconds, reaching 200km/h in 5.96 seconds. Furthermore, a 0 to 300km/h sprint takes 15.07 seconds and the top speed stands at 350km/h. According to the company, the production model is expected to make its way to the renowned circuit sometime in 2025, with the prototype marking its track debut in October this year.

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Xiaomi SU7 Ultra: Appearance

The Ultra Prototype has a significant aero overhaul compared to the regular SU7. The front fenders have also been altered, and the new bumper has a noticeable front splitter and reworked air vents. A huge rear diffuser, aggressive side skirt, and oversized rear wing complete the appearance. The bonnet has twin exhaust vents to expel any trapped air. Xiaomi claims that the SU7 Ultra generates 2,145 kg of downforce thanks to its extreme aerodynamics. Furthermore, Xiaomi claims that to reduce XU7 Ultra's weight, carbon fibre components replace all the body panels seen on the standard SU7. According to the manufacturer, the SU7 Ultra prototype weighs 1,900 kg, over 300 kg less than the Taycan Turbo S with the Weissach Package.

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra: Technical Details

The new "V8s" electric motors from Xiaomi, which have a combined 570bhp, are fitted to the SU7 Ultra. Besides that, it has the "V6s" unit (387bhp) on the front. At a noteworthy 1,527bhp, the system's total power puts the Ultra above the likes of the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, Tesla Model S Plaid, and Lucid Air Sapphire.

The new battery for the SU7 Ultra was co-developed by Xiaomi and CATL. According to reports, the pack can be fully charged in less than 12 minutes and is intended for racing use. The battery pack can supply 1,330 kW of energy to all three electric motors and more than 880 kW even when the battery is only 20% charged thanks to its advanced 897-volt architecture.

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Xiaomi SU7 Ultra: Braking Duties

Xiaomi has increased stopping power with new AP race six-piston brake callipers, race brake pads, and thicker discs. The brake system can withstand extreme temperatures of over 800 degrees Celsius. The system's decelerative force is now 2.36 G when regenerative braking is engaged. 

Meanwhile, the standard SU7 was recently displayed in India as part of the company's tenth-anniversary celebration. Xiaomi offers the sedan in three variants: Standard, Pro, and Max. The Max variant is currently the most powerful, with a dual-motor system, delivering 664bhp and 838Nm of torque.