Rimac

Nevera

Rimac Nevera: The Lightning Strike

The internal combustion engine had a good run (roughly 130 years), but the Rimac Nevera put a tombstone on it. Named after a sudden, violent storm off the coast of Croatia, the Nevera is an all-electric hypercar that rewrote the rulebook of physics.

It currently holds 23 world records, including the 0-400-0 km/h record (29.93 seconds) and a 0-60 mph time of 1.74 seconds.

The Powertrain: 1.4 Megawatts

The numbers are hard to comprehend.

  • Motors: Four independent liquid-cooled permanent magnet electric motors (one per wheel).
  • Power: 1,914 hp (1,408 kW).
  • Torque: 2,360 Nm.
  • Battery: A massive H-shaped 120 kWh battery pack designed and built in-house by Rimac. It uses cylindrical 21700 cells and is a structural part of the carbon monocoque.

R-AWTV 2 (Rimac All-Wheel Torque Vectoring)

The secret to the Nevera’s handling isn’t just raw power; it’s control. Because each wheel has its own motor, the car can adjust torque 100 times per second.

  • Cornering: It can send 1000 Nm of torque to the outside rear wheel while simultaneously applying regenerative braking to the inside front wheel to pivot the car into a turn. It makes a 2,300 kg car handle like a go-kart.
  • Drift Mode: The system can be programmed to hold a perfect drift angle by managing wheel speed with surgical precision.

The “Coach” Mode

The Nevera features an AI “Driver Coach.”

  • Sensors: Using 12 ultrasonic sensors, 13 cameras, and 6 radars, the car maps the racetrack.
  • Guidance: It then overlays the optimal racing line on the screen and gives you audio instructions on when to brake, turn, and accelerate. It is like having a digital Lewis Hamilton in the passenger seat.

Nevera vs. Pininfarina Battista

Rimac supplies the powertrain and chassis to Automobili Pininfarina for their Battista hypercar.

  • The Difference: The Rimac is tuned for ultimate track performance and tech. The Battista is tuned for “GT” luxury and design. They share the same skeleton, but the skin and soul are different.

Conclusion

The Rimac Nevera is not just a fast car; it is a technology showcase. Mate Rimac started in a garage converting an old BMW E30 to electric power. Now, he owns Bugatti. The Nevera is the reason why.