The Chinese electronics giant aims to beat the Nürburgring record of Porsche Taycan Turbo GT eventually, and Volkswagen ID.R as a prototype.
The fire-breathing Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype has been revealed in China with a sole mission of conquering the Nürburgring track. As a prototype, the performance electric sedan wants to better VW ID.R’s time of 6:05.336. Once it goes into production, the SU7 Ultra will take on the 7:07.55 lap time of the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT. Note that the Tesla Model S Plaid boasts a lap time of 7:25.23. Needless to say, these are some of the fastest production and prototype EVs on the planet. It is clear what the Chinese giant wants to achieve with its EVs.
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Xiaomi SU7 Ultra – Specs
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype draws power from 3 electric motors for a combined output of a jaw-dropping 1,548 PS (1,139 kW). For reference, this is 440 PS (324 kW) higher than its German nemesis. Also, the Chinese EV prototype weighs just 1,900 kg (4,189 lbs). To boost the performance idiosyncrasies even further, the EV uses a carbon fiber body, wide fenders, touring-style bumpers, large splitter and colossal rear wing (capable of generating up to 2,145 kg (4,729 lbs) of downforce.
All this results in a spine-chilling 0-100 kmph (62 mph) acceleration time of a mere 1.97 seconds. Going a notch higher, the company claims a 0-200 kmph (124 mph) sprint time of just 5.96 seconds and an almost unbelievable 0-300 kmph (186 mph) acceleration time of 15.07 seconds. The top speed is a mind-boggling 350 kmph (217 mph).
With such insane power, braking becomes even more imperative. Hence, the electric sedan uses high-performance AP Racing brakes supplemented by regenerative braking system. This produces a deceleration force of 2.36 G. Consequently, the EV comes to a standstill from 300 kmph (186 mph) in just 15 seconds and 25 m (82 ft). This insane energy is derived from a CATL Qilin 2.0 battery pack. It boasts a maximum discharge rate of 1,330 kW.
| Specs | Xiaomi SU7 Ultra (Prototype) |
| Battery | CATL Qilin 2.0 |
| Electric Motors | 3 |
| Power | 1,548 PS (1,139 kW) |
| Acc. (0-100 kmph / 62 mph) | 1.97 seconds |
| Acc. (0-200 kmph / 124 mph) | 5.96 seconds |
| Acc. (0-300 kmph / 186 mph) | 15.07 seconds |
| Braking Distance (from 300 kmph / 186 mph) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Battery Discharge Rate | 1,330 kW |
| Weight | 1,900 kg (4,189 lbs) |
| Downforce | 2,145 kg (4,729 lbs) |
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Learn Electric Cars Says
Xiaomi is undoubtedly going after the best in the business. Porsche has been a famed performance carmaker for decades now. Xiaomi has entered the EV space a couple of years ago. However, the sheer access to technology and incredible push for EV development by the Chinese government have resulted in Xiaomi (and other Chinese carmakers) manufacturing such capable products which have the potential to be the best in the world.
What fascinates me a great deal is that the Chinese automakers are operating parallelly at the opposite ends of the spectrum. They are coming up with some of the most affordable EVs on the planet on one side, and absolute performance monsters on the other. That is a testament to just how far these Chinese companies have come. What remains to be seen is whether they continue dominating the global automobile market in times to come or not.
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