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Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is the fastest production EV

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The Nürburgring Nordschleife is the most famous track in the world and a place where many manufacturers test the ultimate limits of their cars’ performance. Last year, Xiaomi did the same with the SU7 prototype, which covered the 20.8 km long track in just 6 minutes and 46.8 seconds, which was a surprise to many. Now, it has sent the racing version of the SU7 Ultra to the same place to push the limit.

Xiaomi posted a video on its YouTube channel showing the production SU7 Ultra trying to achieve the fastest lap time, but without success. Its lap time of 7 minutes and 4.95 seconds is excellent compared to the competition, but far behind the prototype. However, it was faster than the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (7 minutes and 7.55 seconds) and the Rimac Never (7 minutes and 5.29 seconds).

The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra 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). The video shows the car reaching a GPS-verified speed of 346 km/h, making it the fastest production sedan ever, dethroning the Maserati Ghibli 334 Ultima with a top speed of 334 km/h.

The car used on the track was not the standard version of this model. Xiaomi equipped the SU7 Ultra with an optional track package that is also available to buyers, which does not disqualify the car from the production model category.

The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is already on sale in China, starting at 529,900 yuan (~€65,000)—an astonishing value for a car with hypercar performance.

When it comes to the fastest time among production cars, the record holder is the Mercedes-AMG One, which last year completed the lap in 6 minutes and 29 seconds. However, the absolute record holder of the Nürburgring Nordschleife is the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo with a lap time of 5 minutes and 19.55 seconds.

Source: Xiaomi via YouTube

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Ford Mustang GTD was faster than ever on Nürburgring Nordschleife

At the end of 2024, the Ford Mustang GTD showed all its power on the most famous track in the world, the Nurburgring Nordschleife, achieving the best time in the American production car category. However, a few days ago, the Mustang GTD showed that it can do better.

On the 20.8 km long track, the Mustang GTD set a time of 6 minutes and 52.072 seconds, which is 5 seconds faster than its previous record. How good this result is is also shown by the fact that the Mustang GTD is faster than the Porsche 918 Spyder, Porsche 911 GT3, Ferrari 296 GTB and Lamborghini Aventador SV.

After setting the first record, Ford realized that the Mustang GTD could give more. They started improving the chassis by increasing torsional rigidity, improving aerodynamics, upgrading the ABS and traction control system, and calibrating the powertrain. In the end, the result was impressive and deserved.

The Mustang GTD is powered by a 5.2-L Coyote V8 engine assisted by a mechanical supercharger with about 800 hp (597 kW) at 7,500 rpm, paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels.

Source: Ford

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2026 BMW M4 Nurburgring Edition

At this year’s Shanghai Motor Show, BMW presented a special edition of the M4 model, the M4 Nurburgring Edition. This car is dedicated to one of the most famous tracks, the Nurburgring Nordschleife, and only 53 examples will be produced, which will also mark the 53rd anniversary of the BMW M division.

The car is finished in Individual Frozen Deep green, which also refers to the nickname of the Nordschleife – Green Hell, while the contrast is made by the radiator grill with red edges and bronze rims with red brake calipers.

The interior is identical to the standard M4 with some special touches like carbon fiber accents and a “Nurburgring 1/53” plaque on the sill. The sports seats are upholstered in a combination of red and black leather with an embroidered Nurburgring sketch on the headrests, while the steering wheel is wrapped in Alcantara.

As for the powertrain, the M4 Nurburgring Edition is powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six with 530 horsepower, which is identical to the M4 Competition on which this special edition is based. This means it has all-wheel drive and can reach 62 mph in just 3.2 seconds.

It should also be noted that this special edition will only be available to Chinese customers.

Source: BMW

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2026 BMW M4 Nurburgring Edition