Xiaomi (小米) YU7 GT spotted uncamouflaged at Nürburgring — red livery, giant brake calipers

Uncamouflaged test run caught on camera

It has been reported by IT Home (IT之家) that an uncamouflaged Xiaomi (小米) YU7 GT was photographed and filmed running at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, wearing a bright red exterior and GT decals. The car was shown without wraps or camouflage — a clear signal that Xiaomi Automobile is confident in the visual identity of this high-performance variant. Photos and a short video shared by the Nürburgring enthusiast account @北环爱好者之家 show a car fitted with a pronounced front splitter, an aggressive rear diffuser and very large brake calipers, which from close-up images appear to sit behind carbon‑ceramic rotors.

Specs, claims and provenance

The YU7 GT previously passed China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) filing in early February. That submission lists a dual‑motor layout with front and rear motors rated at 288 kW and 450 kW respectively — figures attributed to Suzhou Huichuan United Power Systems (苏州汇川联合动力系统股份有限公司) together with Xiaomi Automobile Technology Co., Ltd. (小米汽车科技有限公司) — and a claimed top speed of 300 km/h. It has been reported that the car may exceed 1,500 horsepower and is expected to debut in the first half of the year at a price band around ¥450,000–¥500,000; those higher horsepower figures remain unverified and appear inconsistent with the summed motor ratings (roughly 738 kW, or about 1,000 hp).

Design details and context

Beyond the brakes and aero, the YU7 GT retains the family “waterdrop” headlight motif and low‑drag silhouette of the YU7 line, with frameless exterior mirrors, flush electric door handles and a busy ventilation scheme the filing describes as 10 through‑channels and 19 outlets. Rear styling echoes Xiaomi’s SU7 with a pronounced ducktail and halo taillight, while an exaggerated knife‑style diffuser underscores the car’s sporting intent.

What the Nürburgring run means

Why test at the Nordschleife? For performance cred — and publicity. Nürburgring laps have become a global shorthand for a carmaker’s speed and handling ambitions. For Western readers: this is also a sign of China’s EV makers migrating from affordable city electric cars into high‑performance halo models as they chase brand prestige. Geopolitically, Xiaomi’s use of domestic powertrain partners aligns with Beijing’s push for supply‑chain self‑reliance amid tighter export controls and chip restrictions, though how sanctions and trade policy will shape high‑end component access remains an open question. Expect Xiaomi to use these Nürburgring runs to tune performance and build narrative ahead of a public reveal.