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Courier-Mail
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Courier-Mail
$4.1m Rimac Nevera R breaks 24 world records in one go
Don't miss out on the headlines from On the Road. Followed categories will be added to My News. A Rimac hypercar has smashed 24 world records, including going from 0 to 400km/h and then coming to a complete stop in just 25 seconds. The hair-raising Nevera R has been crowned the new 0-400-0 champion, breaking a slew of records in the process. In just 25.79 seconds, the electric supercar accelerated from standstill to 400km/h and back to a halt, beating the previous record by a full 2.04 seconds. Equipped with a breathtaking quad-motor all-electric powertrain, the Rimac has been labelled 'the fastest accelerating production car the world has ever seen.' Among the new benchmarks set by the electrifying ride is a jaw-dropping 0 to 60mph time of just 1.66 seconds. During its record-breaking run, the £1.8 million ($A3.4m) Nevera R hit a blistering top speed of 431.453km/h. Producing an astonishing 2,107 brake horsepower, the Nevera R soared to the top of the performance charts, according to Luxury Auto News. The dramatic improvement is thanks to a re-engineering of several major components. A fixed rear wing and enlarged diffuser generate greater downforce while enhancing aerodynamic efficiency. This was insane. Photo: YouTube The car is so fast it's blurry in the screenshot. Photo: YouTube Meanwhile, Michelin Cup 2 tires reduce understeer and boost lateral grip. These upgrades work in concert with a next-generation All-Wheel Torque Vectoring system, designed to maximise traction and handling precision. 'When we first introduced Nevera, it almost seemed like the pinnacle of hypercar performance had been reached. In a single generation, we had created a performance jump that previously would have taken decades,' Mate Rimac, founder and president of the Rimac Group said. 'But now, through relentless innovation, Nevera R goes even faster, while still maintaining much of the comfort and practicality that makes the Nevera a real, usable daily car,' he added. 'Breaking records is in our DNA, and we won't stop here.' The Nevera R smashed its own 2023 records, securing its spot at the very top of the EV leaderboard. The original Nevera already held several elite titles, including the production EV top speed record of 412 km/h, a Goodwood Festival of Speed hill climb record of 49.32 seconds, and the electric production car lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife at 7:05.298. Now, there's even more opportunity for the Nevera R to go after what few records remain. 23 of the records that were broken. Photo: YouTube Limited to just 40 units worldwide with a starting price of €2.3 million ($A4.1m), each Nevera R now carries the distinction of being part of the most comprehensively record-breaking hypercar ever created. The Rimac Nevera R doesn't just edge out the original Nevera — it leaps ahead, according to CarBuzz. The performance gap is clear across nearly every metric. The R version cut 1.61 seconds off the 0–200mph time, coming in at 9.25 seconds. It also hit 0–400 km/h (249mph) in 17.35 seconds, nearly four seconds quicker than the standard model. Damn, that's insane. Photo: YouTube In the 0–250–0mph test, the Nevera R was over five seconds faster, highlighting massive gains in both acceleration and braking. It also improved the standing mile time to 19.71 seconds, shaving off almost a full second. The quarter-mile came in at 7.90 seconds, beating even the drag-ready Dodge Demon 170, and without special tires. Top speed rose from 412km/h to 431km/h, and it accelerated from 200–300km/h in just 3.89 seconds. Each upgrade shows Rimac's engineering wasn't just refined, it was reimagined. This story first appeared in The US Sun and was republished with permission. Originally published as $4.1m Rimac Nevera R breaks 24 world records in one go
Hypebeast
13-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Rimac Nevera R Sets 24 World Records and Reclaims 0–400–0 Title
Summary TheRimac Nevera Rhas shattered expectations by setting 24 new performance records, reclaiming the title for fastest 0–400–0 km/h time at 25.79 seconds, beating its predecessor by over four seconds. The track-dominating electric hypercar now holds the crown as the world's quickest accelerating production vehicle. Powered by a 2,107 hp quad-motor system and a recalibrated torque vectoring setup, the Nevera R hits 0–60 mph in just 1.66 seconds and tops out at 431.45 km/h (268.2 mph). Other benchmarks include 0–100 km/h in 1.72 seconds, 0–300 km/h in 7.89 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 7.90 seconds. Key upgrades include a re-engineered aerodynamic package with 15% more downforce, new Michelin Cup 2 tires and a 10% boost in aerodynamic efficiency. The Nevera R also introduces improved traction, cornering grip and braking power, showcased by its blistering 0–100–0 km/h stop in 3.32 seconds. The new record marks a major leap from the originalNevera, which previously held 23 records in a single day. Only 40 units of the Nevera R will be built, priced from €2.3m EUR ($2,689,335 USD). According to CEO Mate Rimac, 'Breaking records is in our DNA—and we won't stop here.' With Nürburgring and Goodwood benchmarks already in its crosshairs, the Nevera R is poised to dominate further.
India Today
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
This hypercar shatters 24 records, sets new 0-400-0kmph benchmark
Croatian hypercar innovator Rimac has once again rewritten the record books with the debut of the Nevera R, an even more extreme iteration of its electric hypercar. Building on the formidable legacy of the original Nevera, the Nevera R has set an astonishing 24 new performance records—including reclaiming the coveted 0-400-0 km/h (0-249-0 mph) title with a blistering time of 25.79 seconds, slicing over four seconds off the previous performanceThe Nevera R's latest feat surpasses the original Nevera's 29.93-second 0-400-0 km/h run by 4.14 seconds, further cementing Rimac's reputation for pushing electric vehicle performance to new heights. Independently verified by Dewesoft during high-speed testing, these records underscore significant engineering strides made with the new performance figures for the Nevera R include:0-60mph: 1.66 seconds0-100kmph: 1.72 seconds0-200kmph: 3.95 seconds0-300kmph: 7.89 secondsTop speed: 431.45kmph(268.2 mph)Quarter mile: 7.90 secondsStanding mile: 19.71 secondsThese improvements reflect significant gains over the original Nevera's already record-breaking numbers, with some times reduced by over a full evolutionAt the heart of the Nevera R's performance is a comprehensive re-engineering of its core systems. Its four electric motors, collectively delivering a staggering 2,107bhp, work in tandem with Rimac's next-generation All-Wheel Torque Vectoring system. This advanced setup dynamically distributes power to each wheel 100 times per second, ensuring maximum grip and advancements play a crucial role, with a revised package including a fixed rear wing and a larger diffuser generating 15% more downforce while improving efficiency by 10%. New Michelin Cup 2 tires contribute to enhanced handling, reducing understeer and boosting lateral grip.A legacy of speedThe Nevera R's triumphs follow in the tire tracks of its predecessor, which set 23 records in a single day at Germany's Automotive Testing Papenburg facility in 2023. Beyond its raw acceleration figures, the original Nevera claimed the EV top speed record at 256mph (412 km/h), a production car hillclimb record at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed, and an electric production car lap record at the Nrburgring the Nevera R, Rimac aims to surpass even those benchmarks, signaling that the hypercar's journey is far from meets innovationProduction of the Nevera R will be strictly limited to 40 units worldwide, each priced from 2.3 million euros. For collectors and performance enthusiasts alike, owning a Nevera R means joining an exclusive club that boasts the fastest-accelerating production car in the world—electric or Rimac continues to redefine what's possible in automotive performance, the Nevera R stands as a striking testament to the potential of electric propulsion and a reminder that the race to the future is only getting its record-breaking stats and cutting-edge technology, the Rimac Nevera R confirms that the electric hypercar era isn't just coming, it's already to Auto Today Magazine- Ends
TimesLIVE
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Rimac Nevera R sets new record for fastest EV
Croatia's Rimac Nevera R has shattered the 0-400-0km/h record. Independently verified by Dewesoft, the 1,571kW electric hypercar completed the feat in 25.79 seconds — 2.04 seconds quicker than the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut and 4.14 seconds faster than the standard Nevera. Along the way, the Nevera R also beat all the original Nevera's acceleration benchmarks: hitting 100km/h in 1.72 seconds (-0.09 seconds); reaching 200km/h in 3.95 seconds (-0.47 seconds); and blasting past 300km/h in 7.89 seconds (-1.33 seconds). It topped out at 431.45km/h, setting a new record for the fastest EV top speed. Compared with the standard model, the re-engineered Nevera R features an enhanced aerodynamic package that increases downforce by 15% and aerodynamic efficiency by 10%. It also gains grippier Michelin Cup 2 tyres and recalibrated all-wheel torque vectoring. Limited to just 40 units worldwide and priced from €2.3m (R47.8m), each Nevera R holds the distinction of being part of the most comprehensively record-breaking hypercar ever built.
