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Xiaomi is best known for its consumer electronics products, but now they want to try their hand at the highly competitive performance electric vehicle market. Yes, you read that right, the Chinese OEM has debuted a tri-motor prototype version of the SU7 EV called the SU7 Ultra. Its automotive wing, Xiaomi Automobile was founded in September 2021 and the first ever BEV launched in late 2023.

The high-performance SU7 Ultra generates a combined output of 1,527 hp from its three-motor powertrain. That results in an acceleration of 0-62 mph in just 1.97 and a top speed of 217 mph. The EV is under development right now and Xiaomi promises to set the official lap time at the Nürburgring racetrack in October.

Designer: Xiaomi

This performance EV looks quite similar to the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT, and aims to beat the 7:05:298 minutes lap record at the famous German track by the Rimac Nevera. We cannot bet against that as one of the modes in the all-wheel drive SU7 Max can generate 664 hp and 618 lbs of torque for blazing fast take-off from a standing position. The aero package on the car helps keep it glued to the ground with 4,700 pounds of downforce for superior turning and top speed. The performance EV is equipped with AP Racing high-performance brake calipers and motor reverse braking for deceleration force over 2.36G, for late braking capabilities while being blazing fast on straights.

With an eye on peak performance every little addition or change matters. The SU7 Ultra therefore gets carbon fiber for most of its body parts to reduce the overall weight to 4,400 pounds. We are expecting a good balance between the power-to-weight ratio to extract maximum performance on the tarmac. Xiaomi has not revealed any other details so far, but we assume it’ll be fitted with at least a 130 kWh or 150 kWh capacity battery. The car should also get a rapid charging feature to achieve a full charge in under half an hour. When the car will go on sale is also unclear but we can expect it to challenge lap records at many race circuits in the coming year.

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The prancing horses from Italy capture motorheads’ imagination whether they own one or not. These set of wheels adorn either the lavish garages of billionaires or stick to the walls of youngsters who have mustered up a million dreams of where they would take their Ferrari.

The brand laid the foundation of fast car trend that to date have proved their metal as more automotive sports car makers took up the challenge of satisfying demanding drivers. Such is the elegance and performance of The Prancing Horse that every fresh model rolling out of the production lines is as exciting as the last one.

Designer: Alban LERAILLER

With all the major automakers making the gradual transition to electric vehicles, performance cars also seem to be ready for the electrified future. Ferrari SF90 Stradale is the initial step that the Italian automaker had to offer in a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle setup, and they are currently building an all-electric hypercar to dominate the closely contested race for the zero-emission future.

This concept in line with the upcoming plans of Ferrari redefines the shift in strategy to an all-wheel drive electric sportscar that can induce the same level of excitement as the fuel-powered V12 monsters. The front intake of the Alto brings an advantage in terms of the rotation axis of the electric motor – the more speed it gains, the more air intake optimizes performance.

Alto has a divided approach in terms of design with a fluid top (for optimized aerodynamics) and a geometric bottom section (for constant and uniform tension), creating a mix of smooth and sharp aesthetics. Based on the iconic 365GTB chassis, the concept Ferrari here adapts the front section of the Daytona and the grille of the 250 GTs. The subdued spoiler is an extended part of the full body headlights and the panels on top open to act as aérofrein for active aerodynamics.

To add a bit of spark to the predictable concept car designs of today, Alban incorporates a wind instrument organ that diffuses the low-pitched sound inside and outside the cabin to create a peculiar sound. This gives the sportscar a personality of its own.