Xiaomi Breaks Its Nurburgring Record Once More and Quickly Introduces a Limited Edition | Carscoops

      A new lap time of 6:22.091 secures third place overall in the prototype category.

      15 hours ago by Stephen Rivers

      A Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype has just completed a lap at the Nurburgring in 6:22.091.

      This time is nearly 24 seconds quicker than the previous record set in 2024.

      It is now officially the third fastest prototype to ever navigate the iconic race track.

      Xiaomi is evidently not satisfied with just being one of the quickest vehicles to run the Nurburgring; it has made its record even faster. Less than a year after earning a top-five finish for its prototype and achieving the highest position for production electric vehicles, the company has returned for another attempt. This time, the team managed to improve their previous time by almost 24 seconds, thanks to driver David Pittard.

      For context, the earlier record was 6:46.87 for the SU7 Ultra prototype. If this confuses you, that's understandable; Xiaomi has been setting distinct record times for both the prototype SU7 and its production equivalent, which can indeed complicate things.

      The production vehicle boasts an equally impressive record, despite being slower (7:04.957), because it leads the production EV category. To achieve this, it outpaced both the Porsche Taycan and the Rimac Nevera. Remarkably, this extraordinary hypercar was slower than the four-door Chinese sedan. Nonetheless, the new prototype record is significant.

      The New Record: 6:22.091

      The non-commercial, stripped-down SU7 Ultra clocked a lap time of 6:22.091, surpassing the Lotus Evija X prototype’s record of 6:24.04. The SU7 Ultra now holds the third position, likely where it will remain. To overtake the second-place VW ID.R would require a time faster than 6:05.33. The first-place record, established by Timo Bernhard at 5:19.546, remains a distant target for nearly everyone.

      Special Editions: Track Package and Nurburgring Edition

      Nevertheless, Xiaomi's performance is commendable, assuming everything is legitimate. To commemorate the new record, the brand is unveiling two special editions. The first is called the Track Package, priced at 100,000 yuan (approximately US$13,950 at current exchange rates). This package includes a high-performance track battery, enhanced cooling, improved brakes, suspension components tuned for the Nurburgring, and a top speed of 217 mph (350 km/h).

      An even rarer version, known as the Nürburgring edition, is in development. This special model features unique underbody panels, a new roll cage in place of the rear seats, and aerodynamic modifications to distinguish it from the rest of the SU7 range.

      Selling at 814,900 yuan in China (around $114,000), Xiaomi plans to produce just 10 units for 2025, with a total production limit of 100 to maintain exclusivity. While that price is substantial, the performance level in return is undeniably impressive.

      Beneath its sleek Porsche-like design lies three electric motors delivering a combined output of 1,527 hp (1,138 kW) and 1,306 lb-ft (1,770 Nm) of torque. It's one matter for a manufacturer to claim it can produce fast cars, but it's an entirely different story to challenge hypercar manufacturers.

      Credit: Nurburgring