Xiaomi ready to reveal its 1,000+ horsepower YU7 GT

After Xiaomi's record-setting SU7 Ultra sedan, the tech giant appears to be ready for a second act. A mysterious, high-performance electric SUV, believed to be the Xiaomi YU7 GT, has been spotted turning laps at the Nürburgring racetrack.

Whispers from industry insiders, coupled with founder Lei Jun's annual speech scheduled for September 25, suggest an official reveal is near. While Xiaomi remains tight-lipped, the evidence circulating from the grueling German track paints a picture of a family hauler with the heart of a supercar.

The prototype, wrapped in a now-familiar red-and-grey camouflage similar to the one worn by its sedan sibling, the SU7 Ultra, displays several tell-tale signs of its potent ambitions. Keen-eyed observers noted significantly wider fenders, a more muscular rear profile, and a lower, more aggressive stance compared to the standard YU7 SUV that was launched last June.

Underneath the disguised bodywork, the YU7 GT is expected to borrow the astonishing powertrain from the SU7 Ultra. If the rumors hold true, this means a tri-motor electric setup capable of delivering an output of well over 1,000 horsepower - more power than many exotic supercars. The SU7 Ultra already proved its mettle by setting a new lap record for a production EV at the Nürburgring, and Xiaomi seems keen on having the SUV follow its sibling.

Unofficial design sketches, inspired by the spy shots, reveal a vehicle that means business. Aerodynamics play a key role, with a large front splitter designed to slice through the air and a ventilated hood to aid cooling. The aggressive look is completed by large racing-style alloy wheels, and, at the back, a massive diffuser and a fixed rear wing.

The standard Xiaomi YU7, on which the GT is based, is already a large vehicle. It is 196.8 inches long, 78.6 inches wide, and 63 inches tall, with a wheelbase of 118 inches. The top-end Max version has a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system delivering 681 horsepower, capable of accelerating from 0 to 62 mph in 3.23 seconds. The GT, with its anticipated tri-motor configuration, is expected to shatter that figure, easily dipping below the three-second mark.

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