It would seem there are a few new contenders for our top 10 fastest electric cars list. Since then, the 1123kW Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is apparently having a tilt at the Nurburgring record, but it will have no chance against this; the 1528kW Rimac Nevera R.
Winding up the wick on the ‘base’ Nevera’s 1408kW, the Nevera R can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 1.81 seconds on its way to 300km/h in a scarcely believable 8.66 seconds. It’ll also run the quarter-mile in just 8.23 seconds.
Limited to a production run of just 40 units, the Never R features several major styling differences, which also enhance the car’s aerodynamic profile by 10 per cent, as well as adding downforce to the tune of up to 15 per cent.
The chassis has been revised with a quicker steering rack, while a set of Michelin Cup 2 tyres are added which are said to increase cornering grip by 5 per cent and reduce understeer by 10 per cent.
Underpinning the electrical system is a new 108kWh battery pack that’s designed to be lighter in weight and more efficient. It is unknown if the Nevera R will have the same 402km range as the regular Nevera.
The R also debuts ‘EVO2’ brakes with carbon ceramic discs that have a silicone matrix layer to optimise performance, cooling and durability during heavy abuse. CEO Mate Rimac said:
“We’re relentlessly tweaking to customers’ desires and many were looking for a car that really emphasised the Nevera’s cornering ability, using all the advanced technology on board. We responded with the Nevera R: all the DNA of the record-breaking Nevera, but lighter, faster and more focused.”
The sole colour of choice will be the minty Nebula Green seen in these photos, with pricing just shy of AU$3.9 million. See below for the key performance figures:
Top speed: 412 km/h (with manufacturer oversight)
0-60mph: 1.74s
0-100km/h: 1.81s
0-200km/h: 4.38s
100-200km/h: 2.46s
0-300 km/h: 8.66s
1/4 mile: 8.23s
