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March 4, 2026
I Saw the Xiaomi Vision GT: It Looks Unreal, and Its Wheels Don't Even Spin
Although the Xiaomi 17 Ultra attracted a crowd, the real chaos at the MWC fair was caused by the Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo. This electric hypercar, developed in collaboration with the legendary Gran Turismo franchise, was brought to Barcelona as a full-scale prototype. While we talked about the SU7 last year, this is a completely different category, a beast of almost 1900 horsepower that redefines aerodynamics.
TL;DR
- Xiaomi Vision GT is a full-scale prototype electric hypercar developed with the Gran Turismo franchise.
- It features an extremely low silhouette and a 'teardrop' cabin.
- The interior is a futuristic 'Sofa Racer' design, a continuous ring enveloping the driver.
- Unique Accretion Rims have a magnetic system that keeps hubcaps stationary while wheels spin.
- The car is powered by a 900V Silicon Carbide platform with a theoretical output of 1900 horsepower.
- It uses active airflow control systems instead of traditional spoilers and has carbon-ceramic brakes.
- The vehicle integrates with Xiaomi's Human x Car x Home platform, recognizing user devices.
- A simulator at MWC used the same algorithms as the real car, featuring Xiaomi Pulse system for driver feedback.
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