When considering the Rimac Nevera’s performance, no one has ever thought, “Maybe they’re not pushing it to the limit.” Rimac, however, describes the Nevera as a GT that just happens to set records, rather than a pure performance machine. There was always potential waiting to be unveiled, and now it’s here. Introducing the Rimac Nevera R, boasting 2,107 horsepower, a top speed of 256 mph, and an upgraded design with reduced weight and added wings.
The Nevera R has everything you’d anticipate from a top-tier track car—lighter, more powerful, and more dedicated. Building on the Nevera’s impressive specs, Rimac has pushed the limits further. With an additional 193 hp, a state-of-the-art 108 kWh battery, and a secret amount of weight reduction, the Nevera R’s acceleration stats are staggering. It rockets from 0-60 mph in just 1.74 seconds, and reaches 124 mph in an even more astonishing 4.38 seconds, roughly the same as a typical sports car’s 0-60 time. The most extraordinary figures are the quarter-mile and 0-186 mph times. It takes only 8.23 seconds to cover 1,320 feet, and 8.66 seconds to hit 186 mph. The Nevera R becomes the second street-legal car to join the 2,000 horsepower club after the Koenigsegg Gemera.
But acceleration isn’t the whole story. To achieve record-breaking performance, the Nevera R also gets handling enhancements. The new aerodynamic package features a fixed wing, a large diffuser, and a deeper front lip. It now comes with Michelin Cup 2 tires as standard, paired with increased camber for better lateral grip. The All-Wheel Torque Vectoring system has been re-tuned to maximize the added mechanical and aerodynamic grip, and the steering has been fine-tuned for improved responsiveness. Additionally, the new generation of carbon ceramic brakes includes a silicone matrix layer for enhanced performance.
All these upgrades result in a 3.8-second improvement in lap time around the Nardo Handling Track. To break it down: The Nardo Handling Track is 3.8 miles with a 0.6-mile straight section, meaning the Nevera R is one second faster per mile. If this holds true for the Nürburgring, the Nevera R could easily surpass the seven-minute mark and possibly challenge the current record holders. We’ll have to wait and see.
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