Mate Rimac recently took to social media, posting a high-speed run with the Nevera on the German Autobahn.

The Rimac Nevera electric hypercar is one of the fastest production electric cars in the world, breaking multiple speed records ever since its launch. Now, if founder Mate Rimac's recent hints are anything to go by, the hypercar could be on its way to beating another record.

Mate Rimac recently took to social media, posting a high-speed run with the Nevera on the German Autobahn. One of the comments on the post requested Rimac to do a 0-400-0 km/h run, stating that the Nevera should be able to beat the 2017 time. Mate Rimac replied to this comment stating, "Watch out next week", which indicates that an announcement on the same could be coming soon.

The "2017 time" refers to the record set by the Koenigsegg Agera RS in November 2017. The hypercar from the Swedish brand went from 0 to 400 km/h and back to 0 in 33.29 seconds. The run took place on an 11-mile closed stretch of road between Las Vegas and Pahrump, USA.

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Rimac also hinted that the Bugatti Chiron's successor could have its global debut sometime as early as next year.

According to media reports, electric hypercar brand Rimac is said to be developing an all-new combustion engine, which will power Bugatti's next hypercar.

Mate Rimac, the founder of the EV hypercar brand, confirmed that the company is developing a new hybrid-combustion powertrain, which will be "bonkers" and that "everybody will be blown away" with the engine's capabilities.

Reports suggest that Rimac was working on a new combustion engine two years before their merger with Bugatti. The French hypercar brand initially had planned to develop an electric CUV similar to the Ferrari Purosangue. However, after the merger, Mate Rimac stopped the project, opting to go for a hybrid hypercar instead.

The new Bugatti hypercar will be the successor to the brand's Chiron. Mate Rimac explained that the Chiron successor will be a "hypercar rearranged as a hybrid". The new model will be completely fresh & built from scratch, without carrying forward even a single part from either the Chiron or the Nevera.

Rimac also hinted that the Bugatti Chiron's successor could have its global debut sometime as early as next year.

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The electric hypercar is capable of accelerating from 0 - 100 km/h in just 1.95 sec.

The Rimac Nevera has claimed the title of the 'World's fastest production EV' after reaching a top speed of 412 km/h.

The Nevera was driven by Rimac's chief test & development driver, Miro Zrncevic. The record attempt took place at the Automotive Testing Papenburg track in Germany, which has two 4 km straights.

In addition to becoming the fastest EV production car, the Nevera also holds the title of being the fastest accelerating car over a quarter mile, which was completed in 8.582 seconds. The electric hypercar is capable of accelerating from 0 - 100 km/h in just 1.95 sec, thanks to its four electric motors, which produce a combined total of 1,914 BHP. While the Nevera has clocked 412 km/h, the cars delivered to customers come with an electronically-limited top speed of 352 km/h.

The world's fastest production car though continues to be the 1,360 BHP Koenigsegg Agera RS, which reached 447.18 km/h back in 2017. The Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ reached 490.84 km/h in 2019, but the run was recorded only one way and hence wasn't officially considered. Similarly, in 2020, the 508.73 km/h run of the SSC Tuatara was also not considered as it wasn't homologated for road use.

Rimac recently started deliveries of the Nevera electric hypercar, with 2016 F1 world champion Nico Rosberg as their first customer.

The Rimac Nevera is a 1914 BHP electric hypercar which has a claimed 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 1.85 seconds. However, according to a media report, the electric hypercar could have the capability to accelerate even faster.

When asked if the electric hypercar could accelerate from 0-60 mph in one second or even half-second, Rimac's Chief Program Engineer, Matija Renic responded by saying, "below one second".

However, Renic did mention that the Nevara wasn't built for drag-strip bragging rights but as a genuine driver's car offering an enjoyable drive. Renic further added that although the Nevera is very fast and the company is proud of the numbers, the car is more than that. The Nevera, according to the company, is very complex and showcases what automotive technology in the future can do. The car is meant to offer an engaging and rewarding driving experience, rather than being a one-trick pony on a drag strip.

Rimac recently started deliveries of the Nevera electric hypercar, with 2016 F1 world champion Nico Rosberg as their first customer.

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Rimac recently took over Bugatti and formed a new entity called, Rimac-Bugatti.

Hyundai is reportedly ending its partnership with Croatian electric supercar brand Rimac Automobili.

According to a media report, Rimac's close workings with Porsche is said to be one of the reasons for Hyundai to cut ties with the Croatian supercar brand. The South Korean car brand owns a 12% stake in Rimac ($90 million) since 2019. While Porsche has owned a 10% stake in Rimac since 2018, the company increased its share to 24% last year.

The end of the partnership between Hyundai & Rimac could also affect the projects being jointly developed. Hyundai & Rimac were said to be working on two projects: an electric sports car for its 'N' performance sub-brand and the Vision FK concept - a hydrogen-powered sports sedan. Reports now suggest that while Hyundai & Rimac will continue to develop the electric sports car, the Vision FK project has reached a dead end.

Reports also suggest that with the partnership coming to an end, Hyundai could sell off all of its 12% stake in Rimac. However, there is still no confirmation on the same.

Rimac recently took over Bugatti and formed a new entity called, Rimac-Bugatti, where it holds a 55% stake. The remaining 45% stake is held by Porsche, which also continues to have a separate 24% stake in Rimac.

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The Croatian carmaker claims that the Nevera completed a quarter-mile run in 8.52 seconds, with an exit speed of 167.51 mph (269.58 km/h).

Rimac Automobili has announced that its new electric hypercar, the Nevera, is now the 'World's fastest accelerating production car'. The Croatian carmaker claims that the Nevera completed a quarter-mile run in 8.52 seconds, with an exit speed of 167.51 mph (269.58 km/h).

The Rimac Nevera set the fastest time at the Famoso drag strip. The car was driven and recorded by Brooks Weiselbat of DragTimes. The quarter-mile time and speed were recorded on both the drag strip as well as the car's onboard VBox.

The Nevera ran on the standard production-spec tyres - Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. However, the record was set on a proper drag strip with a VHT-prepped surface. Rimac though were quick to mention that the Nevera had previously recorded an 8.62 second quarter-mile run on an un-prepped surface, earlier this year.

Still, the record run at the Famoso drag strip is said to be unofficial since there were no representatives from the sanctioning bodies to record the quarter-mile sprint.

The production-spec Rimac Nevera was unveiled earlier this year. The electric hypercar comes with four electric motors (one at each axle), all paired with a 120 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

The electric powertrain on the Nevera produces 1914 BHP and 2360 Nm. Rimac also claims that the Nevera is capable of sprinting from 0 - 100 km/h in 1.85 seconds and reaching a top speed of 412 km/h. It is also said to have a range of 547 km on a single charge (WLTP cycle).

Bugatti and Rimac will continue to operate as separate brands. They will retain their existing factories and distribution networks.

Rimac has officially announced that it will be taking over Bugatti from Volkswagen.

Rimac Group now controls a 55% majority stake in Bugatti. As part of the new acquisition, the two brands will form a new company called Bugatti-Rimac.

Mate Rimac will be the CEO of the Rimac Group, overlooking both, Bugatti-Rimac and Rimac Technologies (a separate entity owned 100% by Rimac Group).

As part of the JV, both brands will share resources, technologies, R&D and production expertise to develop future models. The global headquarters for the Bugatti-Rimac company will be situated at a new €250 million 100,000 sq. metre campus in Croatia. The campus will also house the headquarters for Rimac Technologies and is expected to be ready by 2023.

Having said that, both Bugatti and Rimac will continue to operate as separate brands. They will retain their existing factories and distribution networks.

Rimac will hold a 55% stake at Bugatti, with Porsche controlling the remaining 45%.

Croatian electric hypercar brand, Rimac is said to go public in 2022. According to a media report, Rimac is said to be aiming at a valuation of 5 billion euros.

Reports also suggest that Rimac is planning to takeover Bugatti, in a joint venture with Porsche. As part of the joint venture, Rimac will hold a 55% stake at Bugatti, while Porsche controls the remaining 45%.

The Croatian hypercar maker was set up in 2009 and since then has grown exponentially, after securing investments from Porsche and Hyundai. Rimac just recently unveiled its second hypercar, the Nevera with a 1914 BHP electric powertrain, capable of accelerating from 0 - 100 km/h in 1.85 seconds.

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Rimac has unveiled its new Nevera electric hypercar, with 1914 BHP and a top speed of 412 km/h.

Rimac Automobili has unveiled the final production version of its new Nevera electric hypercar. The Nevera is based on the brand's C_Two concept, showcased back in 2018.

The design of the Rimac Nevera remains similar to its concept version. However, the company claims to have made some changes, which have improved aerodynamic efficiency by up to 34% compared to the initial prototypes.

These changes include a slightly altered bonnet along with tweaks to the diffusers, splitters and radiators. The Nevera also features redesigned inlets and cooling channels, increasing cooling efficiency of both, the brakes and powertrain system by 30% at low speeds.

Rimac has also offered the Nevera with numerous active aero elements. This allows the electric hypercar to switch between 'high downforce' to 'low-drag', to optimise the performance according to the driving scenario.

On the inside, the Rimac Nevera features three high-definition screens - one for the instrument cluster, one for the central infotainment system and another screen for the passenger. It will also come with leather upholstery and tactile aluminium rotary dials and switches.

Powering the Rimac Nevera are four electric motors - one for each wheel. The motors are paired with a 120kWh H-shaped lithium-ion battery pack, designed by Rimac. The electric powertrain offers a combined output of 1,914 BHP and 2,360 Nm.

In terms of performance, Rimac claims that the Nevera is capable of accelerating from 0 - 100 km/h in just 1.85 seconds, with the quarter-mile coming up in 8.6 seconds. The car has a claimed top speed of 412 km/h. The Nevera is claimed to offer a range of 547 km on a single charge (WLTP cycle).

The Rimac Nevera comes with seven driving modes - Sport, Drift, Comfort, Range, Track and two individual modes. It also comes with an AI driving coach and a host of connected technologies.

Rimac has announced that only 150 units of the Nevera will be produced. Each of these electric hypercars will come with a price tag starting at 2 million euros and will be manufactured in Zagreb, Croatia.

Vw group could sell the Bugatti brand to Rimac Automobili.

Electric carmaker Rimac Automobili could be the new owners of the Bugatti brand. The deal could be done via Porsche, in exchange for a bigger share of the electric carmaker.

It is said that Volkswagen executives have signed off on the deal but a supervisory board approval is pending. The Porsche brand is involved as the Piech family control 50% of the controlling stake in the German group. With this, Volkswagen will aim to consolidate its efforts towards the future of mobility, which could include electric cars, digitalisation and autonomous vehicles.

In 2018, Porsche acquired a 10% stake in Rimac. In 2019, another 5.5% stake was picked up. Other investors in Rimac include Hyundai, Jaguar, Koenigsegg and Magna.

Rimac Automobili is currently involved in high efficiency battery packs, the development of e-motors, innovations in driver assistance, connectivity and infotainment as well as systems integration and control.

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