Revolutionary Chinese ‘Gran Turismo’ hyper car lets air pass through its bodywork
Revolutionary Chinese ‘Gran Turismo’ hypercar allows air to pass through its bodywork. This revolutionary new hypercar design from Chinese company Xiaomi allows air to pass through the body of the car rather than around it. The company, so far best known for its consumer electronics products, revealed the full-scale concept model of its Vision Gran Turismo electric hypercar at Mobile World Congress 2026. The company says it aims to optimize the overall efficiency of an electric hypercar, rather than focusing solely on ultra-low drag or maximum downforce. From the side, the cockpit adopts a teardrop silhouette, with surfaces optimized to manage airflow. Air is directed through shaped ducts within the bodywork, entering at the front and exiting at the rear along carefully defined paths. The wheels also play a role in the aerodynamic package. Xiaomi says its “Accumulation Rims” use swirl-shaped covers to reduce drag while drawing air through the turbine blades to cool the brakes. A magnetic system ensures that the outer cover remains stationary as the wheel rotates, creating what the company describes as a floating visual effect. The Vision Gran Turismo concept will first be available in the Gran Turismo motor racing video game, allowing players to experience Xiaomi’s vision of a future electric hypercar in the virtual world.
