Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra stormed onto the high performance stage by setting a new lap time at Germany’s legendary Nürburgring circuit. This was not just another number on a stopwatch, it was solid proof of Chinese engineering advancing rapidly and not only keeping up with but surpassing some of Europe’s most prestigious automotive brands. Known as one of the toughest racetracks in the world, Nürburgring is where manufacturers push their machines to the absolute limit, and for a newcomer to triumph here speaks volumes about its capabilities.
Chinese Performance Dominates European Legends
The SU7 Ultra clocked an impressive lap time of 7 minutes and 4.95 seconds, beating the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT’s record of 7 minutes and 7.55 seconds. Even more remarkable, it edged out the Rimac Nevera, one of the most advanced electric hypercars, which previously completed the lap in 7 minutes and 5.29 seconds. While these differences may seem small, they reflect a significant shift, especially when the Taycan and Nevera represent the pinnacle of innovation from Europe and Croatia.
What makes this achievement even more extraordinary is that the SU7 Ultra is not a stripped down track prototype, but a road legal production sedan. It maintained its full interior and comfort features, proving that extreme performance and everyday usability can coexist. This result reveals the growing confidence behind Xiaomi’s move into the automotive world, building on its established reputation as a consumer electronics powerhouse.
Extreme Performance at an Unbelievable Price
The SU7 Ultra relies on a triple motor electric powertrain that delivers a combined output of 1,527 horsepower, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 1.98 seconds. This level of performance was once exclusive to hypercars costing millions, yet Xiaomi offers it at a price point of approximately 74,000 USD, or around 272,000 AED.
When compared to the Rimac Nevera, which features four electric motors producing 1,914 horsepower and 2,360 Nm of torque, the price gap becomes even more striking. The Nevera starts at roughly 2.2 million USD, or over 8 million AED. While the Nevera still leads on paper in terms of raw output, the SU7 Ultra has proven itself as a true contender on the track with its record breaking lap.
From a broader perspective, the Mercedes AMG One still holds the title of the fastest production car ever to lap the Nürburgring, with a time of 6 minutes and 29 seconds. However, that model uses an internal combustion engine derived from Formula 1, placing it in an entirely different category. The overall lap record remains with the Porsche 911 Hybrid Evo, a track only special that completed the circuit in 5 minutes and 19.55 seconds, a time unlikely to be challenged by any street legal car in the near future.
Yet what Xiaomi has achieved with the SU7 Ultra goes beyond numbers. It marks a turning point that could redefine the electric vehicle landscape. By delivering astonishing performance at an unmatched price, the SU7 Ultra introduces a new era where the rules of luxury, speed, and value are rewritten far from the grasp of legacy automakers.
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