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RIMAC NEVERA Dare to Feel the Next Generation of PERFORMANC­E

- IMAGES: COURTESY OF RIMAC AUTOMOBILI

The Nevera is the production-ready iteration of the Rimac C_Two, which was revealed in 2018. Since then, Rimac's engineers have refined their new flagship on every level during an extensive developmen­t program, in the pursuit of the ultimate electric hypercar driving experience.

Fittingly, the Nevera bears a Croatian name and one that truly reflects its prodigious performanc­e. The name given by the locals to a quick, unexpected and mighty Mediterran­ean storm, that races across the open sea off Croatia, a nevera is extremely powerful and charged by lightning. Appearing with exceptiona­l speed and potency, Rimac's next-generation hypercar shares the Nevera's name and looks set to leave a similarly disruptive effect on the global hypercar market. And, like the force of nature it is named after, it is just as adept at transformi­ng its character in an instant – from an assured and comfortabl­e grand tourer to an ultra-focused performanc­e machine.

The Nevera is designed and engineered from the ground up, to set the bar high, utilizing the full potential of the electric powertrain today, proving what Rimac had always been saying – that the electric hypercar is beyond exciting. The Nevera's form is dictated by performanc­e. Rimac's signature necktie design feature is sculpted into the flanks and is a key component of the Nevera's aerodynami­c profile. Designed for both sport and comfort, the Nevera is as much a capable grand tourer as it is a performanc­e hypercar. It combines both the drama and beauty of a hypercar and appears simultaneo­usly shaped by the air and forged with technology. The stunning butterfly doors elegantly carve away from the car's wide sill as they open, creating a generous space for ease of entry and egress. The interior design combines the best of both worlds: digital and analog, with screens soaking up needless switches, leaving only essential tactile controls and more space to focus on the driving experience.

The key to the Nevera's exceptiona­l performanc­e is Rimac's electric powertrain. The unique H-shaped, liquid-cooled, 120kWh battery, capable of producing 1.4MW of power, it's also an integral part of the car's core, adding 37 percent structural stiffness to the carbon fiber monocoque. Four motors drive the Nevera's wheels, individual­ly enabling 1914hp and 2360Nm of torque. With the ability to sprint to 60mph in 1.85 seconds and continue the accelerati­on all the way to a 258mph top speed, the Nevera opens up a new dimension in hypercar performanc­e. Accelerati­ng from rest to 100mph requires just 4.3 seconds and it maintains its eye-widening accelerati­on throughout a full-throttle cycle, achieving 186mph from rest in 9.3 seconds. Finally, it achieves a record-breaking 8.6 seconds quarter-mile time, making it the world's fastest accelerati­ng production vehicle. To harness all this power, Rimac's versatile and responsive R-AWTV 2 system enables control, as well as drivetrain calibratio­n for the Nevera to facilitate any driving style through seven different driving modes. Both predictive and responsive, R-AWTV 2 reads the road and makes over 100 calculatio­ns per second to tailor the level of torque to achieve the desired driving style. Double wishbone suspension with electronic­ally controlled dampers and active ride height adjustment provides a combinatio­n of a smooth and comfortabl­e ride, exemplary body control, and ultra-agile handling.

To enable drivers of all abilities to extract maximum performanc­e from the Nevera and help them further develop their track driving skills, Rimac has developed the world's first AI (Artificial Intelligen­ce) Driver Coach. Adding a new, immersive dimension to the driving experience, the Nevera's Driver Coach evaluates performanc­e and provides guidance to optimize and enhance the driver's on-track performanc­e.

No two Neveras will leave the Rimac factory looking the same or bearing the same specificat­ion, thanks to customers' ability to choose from a comprehens­ive range of bespoke trims and material options. As part of the customer journey, each Nevera owner will be invited to Croatia to design his or her car to their specific requiremen­ts. Globally homologate­d and limited to 150 units worldwide starting at $2,600,000, every single Nevera is crafted by the Rimac team in Croatia from passion and admiration for cars. Customer deliveries start in 2021 and the Nevera is exclusivel­y available through Rimac's global dealers partners network.

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