Xiaomi, a Chinese tech giant best known for smartphones, has stunned the automotive world by swiftly scaling the ranks with its high-performance electric sedans in the ever-shifting electric mobility landscape. After making waves with its Porsche-inspired SU7 sedan, Xiaomi is turning up the heat with the SU7 Ultra — a performance-focused EV aimed at making an unforgettable mark on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, the world's most challenging race track.
The Nürburgring Test: Xiaomi's Record-Breaking Ambitions
For many petrolheads, the Nürburgring Nordschleife is the ultimate proving ground, and Xiaomi's SU7 Ultra tackled it with astonishing results. Aiming squarely at the Porsche Taycan's record, the Ultra clocked a lap time of just 6:46.87, beating the Taycan Turbo GT's previous record by a staggering 20 seconds. To put it in perspective, that's faster than even the Porsche 911 GT3, a track icon in its own right. Xiaomi's feat, however, wasn't without drama; the footage shows the car briefly losing power mid-lap yet still managing to deliver an extraordinary time.
Setting Records with a Prototype: An Unfair Advantage?
While the SU7 Ultra's Nürburgring lap time is groundbreaking, Xiaomi has clarified that this is not an official production car record. The prototype has a stripped-down interior and may have used non-road-legal tyres to maximize performance. This experimental setup hints at Xiaomi's ambition to eventually conquer the production record, showcasing how close the tech-driven automaker is to achieving hypercar performance.
Performance that Packs a Punch
Xiaomi isn't holding back with the SU7 Ultra's specifications. The company claims an impressive 1527 BHP with a top speed of 349 kmph and a peak downforce of 285 kg, all thanks to advanced aerodynamics and a fixed rear wing. This is paired with an electric sprint of 0-100 kmph in less than two seconds, making it one of the fastest four-door EVs ever produced. Xiaomi's figures are extraordinary for a first-time entrant into the performance EV sector.
The Road Ahead
With the SU7 Ultra, Xiaomi aims to redefine what electric sedans can accomplish, and the Nürburgring time is a clear statement of its intentions. While not yet a production-ready achievement, the Ultra's performance hints at a future where Xiaomi could lead the EV space, giving established names like Porsche a severe run for their money.
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra's success story might just be beginning, with the brand poised to bridge technology and automotive engineering for an electrifying future on both Indian and global roads.
