Here’s what Rimac has been teasing in recent weeks. The radical and rebellious Nevera R, an all-new limited-edition hypercar with nearly 2,000 horsepower and mind-blowing specs.
We won't pretend we don't know what you're doing here. It's the numbers, right? Those come first when we're dealing with hypercars. That's why manufacturers build them, customers buy them for millions of dollars, and mortals brag about knowing about them even if they can only afford them in another lifetime.
Furthermore, expectations are high, as the non-R version of the Nevera has already broken some records since its debut in 2022.
So, here we are. Unveiled at Monterey Car Week in California, sporting a head-turning Nebula Green paint job, the Rimac Nevera R is built around a quad-motor powertrain, with each motor powering a wheel. Together, they pump out 1,989 horsepower (2,017 metric horsepower). The non-R version sports 1,889 horsepower (1,914 metric horsepower).
Rimac has also come up with a new battery pack with a capacity of 108 kWhwhich is below what the standard version has (120 kWh). It's a move that reduces the car's weight by 77 pounds (35 kilograms), tipping the scales at 5,020 pounds (2,277 kilograms).
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The Nevera R goes from 0 to 60 mph in 1.81 seconds, reaches 124 mph (200 km/h) in 4.38 seconds and 186 mph (300 km/h) in 8.66 seconds, on to a top speed of 217 mph (350 km/h). It also boasts completing the quarter mile in 8.23 seconds.
For those who promise to behave well (no, we're kidding, it's to earn more), Rimac removes the speed limit, allowing the car to reach up to 256 mph (412 km/h).
The model rides on 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels with Michelin Cup 2 tires, replacing the standard Nevera’s Pilot Sport 4S units, which are wrapped around four 20-inch wheels. Rimac has also engineered improved stopping power, equipping it with EVO2 carbon brakes with a silicone matrix layer and new torque vectoring software.
A fixed rear wing provides the necessary downforce: 882 pounds (400 kilograms) at 217 mph (350 km/h). Overall understeer is reduced by 10 percent, while lateral grip is increased by 5 percent. The Nevera R also gets a new rear diffuser.
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New colors and finishes are now available for the interior of the newly introduced hypercar. The painted carbon surfaces can be matched to the exterior color or customized according to the customer's choice.
Anyone who really wants to take home the Rimac Nevera R will reportedly have to start negotiations at $2.53 million plus tax. However, they’ll have to hurry: only 40 of these will see the light of day.