Rimac has pulled the curtain on the Nevera, the definitive production version of the C_Two that debuted in 2018. The Nevera is at least as extreme as its conceptual precursor. What about a 1,914 horsepower electric powertrain?
Croatia-based Rimac has rapidly worked its way from an ambitious start-up to a player in hypercar country to be reckoned with. The extremely limited edition Concept One was the first car of the brand, a car that has now been officially succeeded by a completely new model. This is the Rimac Nevera, the production version of the C_Two that debuted in March 2018 and is now ready for the market after years of fine grinding.
Rimac Nevera
The Nevera is an electric extremist that should be seen somewhat exaggeratedly as the electric equivalent of the Bugatti Chiron. That means that it is capped to the ridge of the roof with mountains of power, but that it is not an extremely hardcore model. Just like the Chiron, the Rimac Nevera is primarily a luxurious GT, but one that is extremely fast with its primal power. The numbers don’t lie. The Croat, named after a Mediterranean storm, has four electric motors that each drive a wheel. The system power is a spinal cord crushing 1,914 hp and 2,360 Nm. In 1.85 seconds the Nevera flashes to a speed of 97 km / h (60 mph) and its top speed is a staggering 412 km / h. The 160 km/h is on the clock in 4.3 seconds and those who have patience for a total of 9.3 seconds will race over the asphalt at 300 km/h. There is a 120 kWh battery in the bottom. Striking detail: the Nevera has two ‘transmissions’, each with one gear. One for each set of electric motors (front and rear).
For the past two years, Rimac has done quite a bit of grinding on the C_Two. For example, thanks to improved aerodynamics, the Nevera cuts through the wind 34 percent more efficiently and the drivetrain and brakes are cooled by 7 to 30 percent better. The Nevera is built around a carbon fiber monocoque that weighs 200 kilos. Of course, the Rimac Nevera has a regenerative braking system, although 39 centimeters large carbon ceramic discs from Brembo provide the really hard deceleration. More highlights: The Nevera is equipped with steer-by-wire technology and, in addition to the Comfort and Sport modes, it can also be driven on the road in the Track and Drift modes. Rimac also gives the Nevera a smart piece of hardware and software called Driving Coach. The system consists of 12 ultrasonic sensors, 13 cameras and 6 radars that, for example, analyze the driver’s performance on the track and then come up with points for improvement.
Rimac Nevera
In the luxurious-looking interior we see three digital displays and if you don’t like the color scheme of the interior of the Rimac Nevera in these photos, you don’t have to remove the car from his probably short list. In addition to the GT, Signature and Timeless versions, Rimac offers a Bespoke option with which almost every nook and cranny can be finished with a material and color of your choice.
Rimac will make a total of 150 copies of the Nevera. The car has a starting price of – hold on – €2 million. Rimac has impressed several manufacturers. For example, Pininfarina will use the ‘C_Two’ as the basis for the Battista and Porsche recently increased its stake in the Croatian manufacturer to 24 percent.