Newshot Report: Xiaomi in Secret Collaboration with HWA, Founded by the "Father of AMG," Aiming to Build a "Historic" New Car
IT Home, November 14 — On November 5 local time, Italian outlet Quattroruote cited unnamed sources saying that Xiaomi and HWA may be secretly co-developing an ultra-high-performance car, with some well-known component suppliers also expected to take part.
IT Home note: HWA was founded by AMG founder Hans Werner Aufrecht and grew out of AMG. It has long been responsible for Mercedes-Benz's racing programs, including the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM).
The two sides are said to want to build a model with unprecedented performance, one worthy of a place in automotive history. The specific form of the new car has not yet been determined; it could be an all-new flagship model, or an extreme-performance version of Xiaomi's two existing models (SU7/YU7).
Over the past few weeks, several SU7 Ultra test cars with more aggressive designs have appeared at the Nürburgring. The outlet analyzes that it cannot be ruled out that Xiaomi is already developing an upgraded SU7 Ultra with a greater focus on track performance.
Technical personnel close to the project previously revealed that Xiaomi is mainly improving the weak points of the existing SU7 Ultra.
The new car's chassis has been retuned to better suit the Nürburgring Nordschleife, with more aggressive wheel alignment settings, especially camber; the braking system has also been strengthened, not only with larger specifications but also with improved cooling design.
The powertrain will further increase output and cooling efficiency, and the aerodynamic design has also been optimized to increase downforce and improve the discharge of hot air.
It is still unclear whether HWA participated in the development of the SU7 Ultra upgrade or whether the two sides plan to jointly launch an entirely new model.
According to the outlet's analysis, if it is an all-new model, there may be two directions. One is a top-tier supercar with advanced technology and modern design, reaching a new level of performance, whose styling and proportions may draw on mid-engine sports cars; the other is further development based on the HWA 190 Evo (pictured below), which could therefore change its original character.
HWA launched the 190 Evo project last year, a modern recreation of the classic Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II. It features a carbon fiber body and an extremely boxy shape.
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