Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Sets New Benchmark As Fastest Four-Door EV With Record Circuit Performance

In a major achievement in electric vehicle (EV) performance, Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra has established itself as the fastest four-door production car at China’s Tianfu International Circuit in Chengdu, where the electric performance sedan completed the circuit in remarkable time.

At the Tianfu International Circuit in Chengdu, Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra set an outstanding lap time of 1:26.741 seconds. As a result, this extraordinary performance has earned the SU7 Ultra the title of the fastest four-door production car to ever grace the circuit.

The SU7 Ultra incorporates a sophisticated triple-motor all-wheel-drive system, incorporating two HyperEngine V8s and one HyperEngine V6s motor. This powertrain configuration generates an extraordinary 1,548 horsepower, enabling the vehicle to achieve remarkable acceleration figures: 0-100 km/h in just 1.98 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 5.86 seconds, and a quarter-mile time of 9.23 seconds. The car’s claimed top speed exceeds 350 km/h, positioning it as a contender for the world’s fastest four-door production vehicle.

The record-setting EV featured several performance-oriented elements, including a prototype-style front hood vent that may be offered as an optional component in the production model. The EV’s aerodynamic capabilities are enhanced by 17 carbon fiber components and an advanced aerodynamic kit that generates 285 kg of downforce, contributing to its exceptional handling characteristics. The suspension system includes optional Bilstein EVO T1 coilovers with 10-stage adjustability, allowing drivers to fine-tune their vehicle’s handling characteristics based on driving conditions and preferences.

Beyond pure performance, the SU7 Ultra integrates advanced EV technology throughout its design. The vehicle’s charging system supports an exceptional 5.2C maximum charging rate, enabling the battery to charge from 10% to 80% in just 11 minutes. The interior features Xiaomi’s proprietary HyperOS, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip, and includes three simulated engine sound profiles and a specialized “Track Master” function. The advanced driver-assistance system, dubbed Xiaomi Pilot, utilizes dual Orin X chips delivering a combined computing power of 508 TOPS.

As for design, the vehicle’s distinctive appearance combines form and function, featuring a high-saturation yellow paint finish complemented by silver racing stripes and blacked-out aerodynamic components. For the interior, it maintains this performance-oriented theme with a black-and-yellow color scheme, incorporating carbon fiber and Alcantara materials, along with specialized sports seats and a redesigned steering wheel.

Xiaomi has announced that the SU7 Ultra will be available for purchase starting March 2024, with a pre-sale price of 814,900 yuan (approximately $111,550). The company has set an annual sales target of 10,000 units and is currently displaying the vehicle in 112 stores across 42 Chinese cities. Interested customers can secure their order with a refundable deposit of 10,000 yuan.

Furthermore, Lei Jun, Xiaomi Group’s Chairman, has confirmed that the company plans to conduct additional lap time tests at various racetracks throughout China, suggesting that this record-breaking performance might be just the beginning of Xiaomi’s automotive achievements.

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As Xiaomi prepares for the official market launch, the SU7 Ultra’s amazing circuit performance has already established it as a serious contender in the high-performance EV segment and accelerating the company’s EV plans further in the market.

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