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Almost «Formula 1»: the new Xiaomi SU7 Ultra accelerates to 100 km/h in 1.98 seconds

Published by Vadym Karpus

Xiaomi has officially unveiled the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra — a high-performance electric sedan that can compete with sports cars in terms of performance. The car accelerates to 100 km/h in just 1.98 seconds, and its top speed exceeds 350 km/h, making it the fastest production four-door car in the world.

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra

Specifications of Xiaomi SU7 Ultra

The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is equipped with the Xiaomi Super Three-Motor system, which includes two V8s and one V6s engine. This configuration provides all-wheel drive and is capable of developing an impressive 1548 hp.

The V8s engine rotates at speeds of up to 27200 rpm, which provides phenomenal acceleration. The torque vectoring system improves steering precision.

Acceleration from 0 to 200 km/h takes only 5.86 seconds, and the car covers a quarter mile (402 m) in 9.23 seconds.

For comparison, modern cars of the «Formula 1» class accelerate to 100 km/h in about 1.7 seconds, to 200 km/h in about 3.8 seconds, and cover a quarter mile in about 8-9 seconds.

To ensure stability at high speeds, Xiaomi SU7 Ultra has received an improved aerodynamic package:

  • Fixed rear wing made of carbon fiber
  • Active rear diffuser
  • Aerodynamic U-shaped air blades

The braking system includes carbon-ceramic brakes with six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers.

The car has a Nürburgring-qualified chassis and adjustable coilover suspension, which improves handling on race tracks and public roads.

The SU7 Ultra is equipped with an 897-volt charging system that allows the 93.7 kWh battery to be charged from 10% to 80% in just 11 minutes. It has a range of 620 km on the CLTC cycle and supports ultra-fast charging at 5.2C.

Interior and technology

Inside, Xiaomi SU7 Ultra has a premium interior inspired by racing cars. The car has 5 m² of Alcantara upholstery and carbon fiber accents. The electric car is equipped with graphene-heated sports seats with massage function, and the surround sound system includes 25 speakers and active noise cancellation.

The electric sedan runs on Xiaomi HyperOS, which integrates smart devices, navigation, and autonomous driving based on artificial intelligence. It is equipped with the Xiaomi Pilot system powered by two Orin X AI chips, providing real-time navigation, adaptive lane change, and intelligent parking assistance.

Interior of Xiaomi SU7 Ultra

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra price

Xiaomi offers SU7 Ultra in five bright colors, divided into three categories:

  • Classics: Obsidian Black, Pearl White
  • Luxury: Space Silver, Parrot Green
  • Sports: Lightning Yellow

The price of Xiaomi SU7 Ultra in China is about $73 thousand in the initial configuration and reaches $112 thousand for the most expensive version.

It is worth noting that the final version of the electric vehicle turned out to be slightly more powerful than what the company initially announced. At that time, it was stated to have 1,526 hp.

Source: gizmochina, electrek