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TimesLIVE
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra smashes Nürburgring EV lap record
The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra has stolen the Nürburgring Nordschleife production electric vehicle lap record from the Rimac Nevera after lapping the circuit in a time of 7:04.957 — 0.341 seconds faster than its Croatian rival. The feat also bests the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT by 2.593 seconds. Unveiled in October last year as Xiaomi's flagship offering, the SU7 Ultra is equipped with a trio of electric motors offering a combined output of 1,123kW and a claimed 0-100km/h sprint time of 1.98 seconds. The Chinese super saloon's top speed is pegged at 350km/h. Other go-faster tweaks include a full set of sticky Pirelli P Zero tyres, high-performance carbon ceramic brakes sourced from AP Racing, Bilstein Evo T1 dampers and a specially developed aero kit that generates up to 285kg of downforce. Compared with the standard SU7, the SU7 Ultra is also a fair chunk lighter thanks to the liberal use of carbon fibre. Retailing for 529,900 yuan (R1,313,523), the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is a performance bargain and an impressive achievement for a firm that made a name for itself making smartphones.
Top Gear
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
The MST Mk2 ‘Ultimate' is a 350bhp Ford Escort rally car for the road
The MST Mk2 'Ultimate' is a 350bhp Ford Escort rally car for the road Downside? It'll cost £161k and take 18 months to build. Upside? Those spot lamps could outshine the sun Skip 11 photos in the image carousel and continue reading Turn on Javascript to see all the available pictures. 1 / 11 The good folk at MST are back at it with the souped-up Ford Escorts, this time channelling their efforts toward a rally-themed Mk2. Looks proper. Dubbed the 'Ultimate', it'll get a Millington Diamond 2.7-litre nat-asp four-cylinder putting out 350bhp. Plentiful, considering most MST Escorts weigh under a tonne. Advertisement - Page continues below Customers can also choose engines from Cosworth, Duratec or Honda, but regardless of the powertrain, the transmission is a six-speed sequential with pneumatic paddle shifters. And yes, it'll make those whiney gearbox sounds we all get excited about. The Ultimate rides on four-way adjustable suspension and Reiger coilovers, with stoppers from AP Racing. Each corner gets a four-pot motorsport caliper too, likely distorting your face into weird shapes when called upon. You'll get a choice of 13, 15 or 17in alloys, with other options including those massive spot lamps and a racing livery. There's no limitation on colours either, so feel free to be as specific as your local paint superstore. Inside, you'll spot a welded FIA-grade roll cage and racing bucket seats. See that vertical handbrake? Lug it, and you'll be glad the six-point harness is there. Advertisement - Page continues below The Ultimate - as with all MST cars - will be hand-built here in the UK, and currently has an 18-month waiting list. Plenty of time to source the £161k you'll be forking out, then. Top Gear Newsletter Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. Success Your Email*
