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Xiaomi SU7 Ultra sold out for the next two years

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Xiaomi’s first car SU7 has recorded outstanding sales results since its launch, and in the twelve months since its debut, 180,000 units have been sold, exceeding all expectations. Now its racing version, the SU7 Ultra, has followed the same path. According to Xiaomi‘s report, 19,000 orders have been received so far, meaning some customers will have to wait two years for their cars.

SU7 Ultra is equipped with a CATL Qilin 2.0 battery with a maximum discharge rate of 1,330 kWh and AP Racing high-performance brakes assisted by a regenerative braking system, which allows the car to stop from 300 km/h in just 15 seconds. It has touring-style bumpers, wide fenders, a large spoiler and a rear wing that creates huge downforce (up to 2,145 kilograms).

It is powered by three electric motors with a total output of 1,548 hp (1,154 kW), which is enough to push the 1,900 kg car from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 1.97 seconds, 200 km/h in 5.97 seconds and 300 km/h in 15 seconds, with a top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph).

SU7 comes in three versions: SU7, SU7 Pro and SU7 Max. The standard version is powered by an electric motor with 299 hp (220 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque, and will have RWD. It will accelerate from 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.28 seconds with a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). It is equipped with a BYD Blade 73.6 kWh battery that provides a range of 700 kilometers.

SU7 Pro is equipped with an 800V architecture, and a 94.3 kWh battery that provides a range of 830 km. However, the most powerful version, Xiaomi SU7 Max, is really impressive. It is powered by two electric motors with a total output of 673 hp (495 kW) and 618 lb-ft (838 Nm) of torque, and has AWD. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.78 seconds with a top speed of 265 km/h (165 mph). It is equipped with the Xiami Pilot Max ADAS system, 800V architecture, and a CATI Qilin 101 kWh battery that enables a range of 800 km, or 510 km after a 15-minute charge.

Source: Xiaomi

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Ferrari SF-24 made of 562,000 Lego bricks

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Since 1949, the Danish company Lego has been producing interlocking bricks from which we can build various objects. Over time, they have become sophisticated so that we can create different cars even in full size. In early 2024, we saw a Ferrari 296 GTS made of Lego bricks, and now the company has presented a replica of the Ferrari SF-24 made of 562,000 bricks.

The Ferrari SF-24 is a Formula 1 car that was driven by Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz during the 2024 season. The replica was designed by Riccardo Zangelmi, the only Italian LEGO certified professional who did not leave out a single detail during his work, from aerodynamics to all 80 logos that are on the original car, and it took him 1,200 hours of work.

The F1 car took over 100 hours to assemble and only used colored bricks.

Of course, Lego has also released a smaller 1:8 scale version made up of 1,361 bricks. This one doesn’t skimp on the original car’s detailing either, and even comes with a two-speed gearbox, a V6 engine with a rotating MGU-H unit, an adjustable rear wing, and moving wheels. The price of this set is $229.99.

Source: Lego

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Ferrari SF-24 made of 562,000 Lego bricks
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The Nissan GT-R R35 has come to an end

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In 2007, Nissan introduced the GT-R R35 sports car, and two decades later it came to an end. It will be remembered as one of the best super sports cars of all time.

The last day of February was the last chance for anyone interested in Japan to order their car, as Nissan announced that the order book was closed. “We have received numerous orders for the Nissan GT-R and have now stopped accepting them. We would like to express our sincere thanks to all our customers for their support since the model was introduced in 2007.”

The Nissan GT-R R35 is powered by a 3.8 L twin-turbocharged V6 engine whose power has, over time, grown from the original 487 hp (358 kW) in the 2009 model to 608 hp (447 kW) in the current 2023 model. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with manual shifting mode. It reaches 62 mph in 2.9 seconds with a top speed of 196 mph (315 km / h).

Nissan withdrew this model from the European and UK markets in 2022, while earlier it did the same in the markets of Australia and New Zealand.

In 2023, Nissan unveiled the Hyper Force Concept, which pays tribute to the GT-R R35 by design. It is a high-performance electric supercar with active aerodynamic components, which provide better air flow, providing better stability and handling. It is equipped with a 1,000 kWh battery that enables a power of 1,341 hp which, thanks to e-4ORCE technology, is sent to all wheels.

Source: Nissan