- Initial Breakthrough (October 2024):
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype shattered the record for four-door vehicles with a lap time of 6:46.874. This remarkable feat was accomplished despite a power loss and a partially wet track, although it wasn't yet a full production model. Xiaomi ambitiously announced its intent to return with a production version to reclaim the electric sedan record.
- Record Attempt (April 1st):
The production version of the SU7 Ultra set its sights on the 7:07.55 record held by the 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Weissach.
- Enhancements:
- Suspension: Bilstein Evo T1 coilovers
- Brakes: Endless high-performance pads on carbon ceramic discs
- Cooling: Upgraded motor and battery system
- Tires: High-performance rubber
- Driver Talent:
Behind the wheel was Vincent Radermecker, a seasoned competitor from the World and British Touring Car arenas.
- Lap Time: 7:04.957
- Comparison: Edges out the Rimac Nevera's official production record of 7:05.298 by 0.341 seconds, despite the Nevera's $2.2 million price tag and monstrous 1,888 hp.
- Top Speed on the Straight: 214.994 mph
- Cost Efficiency: The SU7 Ultra, surprisingly affordable at $73,724, punches above its weight class with eye-catching features like a potential fridge in its center console.
Xiaomi has heralded a bold new era, showcasing the prowess of Chinese OEMs in the high-stakes arena of electric performance cars. With this record-breaking lap, Xiaomi sends a message to the automotive world—it's time to take the Chinese seriously.
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