The Xiaomi YU7 GT has just broken the Nürburgring Nordschleife production SUV lap record. With a lap time of 7min34.931sec, the YU7 GT surpassed the previous record of 7min36.698sec set by the Audi RS Q8 Performance.
The YU7 GT is a new performance variant of the YU7 electric SUV, and is set to launch on May 21 in China. It has a dual-motor AWD setup delivering a combined output of 990hp and a top speed of 300kph. Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun called this SUV a ‘pure-blood GT.’
Despite its larger proportions, the YU7 GT has a sleek and aerodynamic body. It features a ducktail spoiler, rear diffuser, and multiple functional air ducts and vents. For stopping power, this SUV has oversized brake calipers and wide tires staggered with 265mm on the front and 295mm on the rear.
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Piloting the YU7 GT for the Nürburgring lap record was Xiaomi chief test driver Ren Zhoucan, making him the first Chinese driver to receive an official Nürburgring lap certification.
Apart from the YU7 GT, Zhoucan also piloted the SU7 Ultra performance sedan and set the previous fastest lap of any production car at the Shanghai International Circuit before being surpassed by the BYD Yangwang U9.
