New Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Spied at Nurburgring With DRS Wing as Xiaomi Plots Record Comeback

Fresh spy shots circulating on June 14, 2026 show what appears to be the next-generation Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype testing with an aggressive new aerodynamics package — including a Porsche 911 GT3 RS-style swan-neck rear wing and what looks like an active DRS (Drag Reduction System). The car is widely expected to be Xiaomi’s response to losing its Nurburgring production-EV record earlier this year, and the visual evidence makes one thing clear: Xiaomi is going for outright lap-time supremacy.

According to Autohome’s spy-photo report, the prototype was caught testing in Europe with the same overall silhouette as the current SU7 Ultra fastback, but with a thoroughly reworked aero kit that points to a track-focused track-pack or limited “Nurburgring Edition Mk II” variant. For context on how Xiaomi pushed up-market in 2026, see our coverage of the May 2026 China top 10 best-selling cars.

Why Xiaomi Wants the Record Back

The current Xiaomi SU7 Ultra holds a production EV lap of 7:04.957 at the Nurburgring Nordschleife, set in 2024 with a tri-motor 1,548 hp drivetrain that pairs a front V6s motor and twin V8s rear motors. That benchmark stood until two heavyweight competitors knocked it down:

• BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme: 6:59.157 — the first sub-7 minute production EV.
• Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (Manthey Kit): 6:55.533 — Porsche reclaimed the production-EV crown.

For a brand that has staked its global premium-tech narrative on engineering credibility (and CEO Lei Jun is famously Nurburgring-obsessed), losing the title twice in 12 months was always going to trigger a counter-attack. The new prototype suggests that response is now well into validation testing.

What the Spy Shots Reveal

The side profile of the test car retains the smooth, fastback roofline familiar from the current SU7 Ultra, plus the carbon-fiber side mirror caps and roof-mounted LiDAR pod for ADAS development. New, multi-spoke alloy wheels appear to be wrapped in semi-slick tires, and the calipers behind them remain the carbon-ceramic units painted in Xiaomi’s signature yellow.

But the rear is where the story is. Three changes stand out:

1. Massive swan-neck rear wing — visually similar to the Porsche 911 GT3 RS’s wing, suggesting Xiaomi is aiming for serious downforce levels normally reserved for road-legal track cars.
2. Layered aero structure implying a working DRS system — the wing element appears to retract or flatten under high-speed straight-line conditions to reduce drag and improve top speed, just like the GT3 RS.
3. Larger rear diffuser hidden under thick camouflage, hinting at a more aggressive ground-effect floor for higher cornering grip.

Drivetrain: Will Xiaomi Push Past 1,600 hp?

The current SU7 Ultra’s tri-motor system delivers 1,548 hp, 0-100 km/h in 1.98 seconds (without rollout), and a top speed beyond 350 km/h. To beat the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT’s Nurburgring time, Xiaomi will need both more downforce (which the new wing delivers) and likely a slightly higher peak power figure or more aggressive torque vectoring software. Industry analysts in China expect the new model to debut a Gen-2 version of the V8s rear motor with even higher rpm capability and improved cooling, plausibly pushing combined output past 1,600 hp.

The chassis is also expected to gain optional Bilstein EVO R coilovers as standard equipment on the track-focused variant, alongside the current air suspension setup as the default road-going option.

Carbon Aero, Carbon Hood, Carbon Brakes

The current SU7 Ultra already offers buyers a la carte carbon options: vented carbon-fiber hood, three-position adjustable rear wing, and forged-carbon dash trim. The next track variant looks set to make many of these mandatory rather than optional, similar to how Porsche packages the 911 GT3 RS Weissach pack.

How the SU7 Ultra Has Reshaped China’s Performance EV Segment

The arrival of a 1,548-hp Chinese sedan starting at RMB 529,900 (USD 73,100) upended the global performance-EV pricing logic in 2024-2025. Buyers who would historically have shopped for a Porsche Taycan Turbo S or Tesla Model S Plaid suddenly had a credible domestic option that cost roughly half the price of a Taycan Turbo GT. As China’s premium EV market continues expanding into track-oriented variants — see our Electric MINI JCW Track Edition China launch for one of the latest performance-focused arrivals — Xiaomi’s track-pack pivot looks well-timed for a buyer base hungry for credible Chinese alternatives to European supercars.

Editor’s Note

Whether Xiaomi can actually beat 6:55.533 at the Nurburgring will come down to two things: how much real downforce the new swan-neck wing produces in measured conditions, and whether the company can avoid the cooling-related performance fade that plagued earlier SU7 Ultra Nordschleife attempts. The aero hardware looks competitive; the cooling story will be more important than horsepower numbers when the recordbreaking attempt finally happens, likely in Q3 or early Q4 2026.

FAQ

1. When will the new Xiaomi SU7 Ultra launch?
Xiaomi has not confirmed a launch date. Based on the testing maturity visible in current spy shots, a public reveal in late 2026 with deliveries in early 2027 looks plausible.

2. How much does the current Xiaomi SU7 Ultra cost?
The current SU7 Ultra starts at RMB 529,900 (USD 73,100) and tops out at the Nurburgring Edition limited variant at RMB 814,900 (USD 112,400) before options.

3. What is DRS on a road car?
Drag Reduction System is borrowed from F1 and the Porsche 911 GT3 RS: a movable rear wing element that flattens under high-speed conditions to reduce aerodynamic drag, improving top speed without sacrificing cornering downforce.

4. Can the SU7 Ultra Mk II beat the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT’s Nurburgring time?
On paper yes — Xiaomi has more horsepower (1,548+) and likely more downforce. The deciding factor will be tire compound and battery thermal management for a full hot lap.

Source: Autohome.com.cn

Reviewed by Han Liu, Editor, iEVChina