Rimac Nevera, Croatia's Amazing Electric Hypercar
Right on schedule, Croatian hypercar manufacturer Rimac Automobili unveiled the Rimac Nevera on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 local time.
It started with a concept called C_Two, more than three years ago and is now unveiling the final version of an electric hypercar.
Nevera is the name of a storm in the Mediterranean region. This electric hypercar has undergone many changes since its inception.
Facts About Rimac Nevera
Resulting in a 34 percent increase in aerodynamic efficiency compared to the initial prototype. When the driver activates Low Drag mode, it will reduce the drag coefficient to 0.30.
Then, when returned to High Downforce mode, there will be an increase in compressive force of 326 percent.
The slimmer body has also been customized for better powertrain and brake cooling efficiency.
At low speeds, a 30 percent improvement has been achieved, and seven percent once the Nevera reaches higher speeds.
Competing directly against the Pininfarina Battista, Rimac's second production car has some of the most stunning technical specifications we've ever seen.
The quad-motor setup is incredible for producing 1,914 horsepower (1,408 kilowatts) and 2,360 Nm of torque.
The two-seater electric hypercar accelerates to 96 km/h in just 1.85 seconds and 100 km/h in 1.97 seconds. Amazing.
However, Rimac also honestly revealed that these numbers can be achieved when the Rimac Nevera is in two situations.
First, the timing was done using the one-foot rollout method, where the counting starts after the car has moved 30 centimeters.
Secondly, the Rimac Nevera was tested on a track with high-friction surface conditions so that the tires would not slip and traction was fully obtained.
Other records obtained, 0-300 km/h in 9.3 seconds and the Rimac Nevera needs 8.6 seconds to complete 400 meters.
The top speed that the Rimac Nevera can reach is 412 km/h. Like an electric hypercar, performance is above all else but range is also a big concern.
Rimac has installed a large 120-kWh battery that is said to have enough power for a target range of 550 kilometers in a WLTP cycle.
It goes without saying that pushing all four electric motors will drain the battery faster but that's the consequence for performance.
The Rimac Nevera takes 22 minutes to charge from 0 to 80 percent with an impressive 500 kW fast charge.
Rimac also developed its own battery pack as an integral part of the hypercar, adding 37 percent structural rigidity to the carbon fiber monocoque chassis. The entire car weighs 2,150 kilograms with a weight distribution of 48 percent at the front and 52 percent at the rear.
With great power comes great responsibility. This prompted Rimac to fit the hypercar with the best brakes possible.
Brembo 390-millimeter carbon ceramic disc brakes are fitted with six-piston calipers.
The Rimac Nevera is claimed to provide the highest charge during regenerative braking by dissipating kinetic energy through brake friction when the battery temperature approaches its thermal limit.
If the brake friction runs hot, regenerative braking automatically kicks in and the battery continues to charge.
Limited to 150 units, the Rimac Nevera has been developed as a truly global model with a price tag of 2 million euros.
Each Rimac Nevera will be signed by company founder and CEO Mate Rimac. Customers can choose from several variants.
There is the GT, Signature, Timeless, and Bespoke editions with more personalization options. Rimac even says there will be no two identical cars.