While the Rimac Nevera may not claim the top spot on the racetrack, its straight-line velocity is virtually unmatched, and it continues to assert its dominance in the electric vehicle (EV) arena.
Recently, this 1,914-horsepower electric beast added another achievement to its growing list of performance accolades by setting the world record for the highest speed attained by a production vehicle in reverse.
On October 7, at the Automotive Testing Papenburg in Germany, Rimac’s test driver, Goran Drndak, piloted the Nevera to an astonishing 171.34 mph (275.74 km/h) in reverse along one of the facility’s straights. This milestone was made feasible due to the Nevera’s gearless design, which allows its quartet of electric motors to simply rotate in the opposite direction for reversing.
Despite this triumph, the Nevera was not initially designed with the intention of sustaining such high speeds in reverse. The company’s projections indicated a potential to reach 150 mph; however, velocities beyond this were not previously tested.
The record-setting drive was manually controlled by Drndak without any pre-set steering programming. Maneuvering the vehicle entirely by sight through the rearview mirror, he ensured it followed the designated path while being prepared to execute a timely stop.
Beyond this latest triumph, the Nevera has set records for the fastest 0-60 mph acceleration in a production car at 1.74 seconds, completed a quarter-mile in 8.25 seconds, achieved a standing-mile in 20.59 seconds, and executed a 0-100-0 kph in just 3.99 seconds. It also holds the record for EV top speed, having hit 256 mph previously.
Unveiled initially in 2018 as the C_Two concept, the Nevera commenced production in July 2022. Rimac has announced plans to construct a limited series of 150 units before shifting its focus to future ventures, including the development of the next generation of Bugatti hypercars.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Rimac Nevera Record
What world record did the Rimac Nevera set?
The Rimac Nevera set a world record for the fastest speed achieved by a production car driving in reverse, reaching a velocity of 171.34 mph (275.74 kph).
Who was the driver during the Rimac Nevera’s record-setting reverse speed run?
Goran Drndak, a Rimac test driver, was at the helm during the Nevera’s record-setting reverse speed run.
Where did the Rimac Nevera achieve its reverse speed world record?
The Rimac Nevera achieved its reverse speed world record at the Automotive Testing Papenburg complex in Germany.
Was the Rimac Nevera specifically engineered for high-speed reverse driving?
No, the Rimac Nevera and its cooling systems and aerodynamics were not specifically engineered to handle the high speeds it achieved in reverse during the record-setting run.
How many Rimac Neveras will be produced?
Rimac plans to produce only 150 examples of the Nevera before focusing on other projects, including the next generation of Bugatti hypercars.
Has the Rimac Nevera set any other records?
Yes, the Rimac Nevera has set multiple production-car records including a 0-60 mph time of 1.74 seconds, a quarter-mile time of 8.25 seconds, a standing-mile time of 20.59 seconds, a 0-100-0 kph time of 3.99 seconds, and an EV top speed record of 256 mph.
More about Rimac Nevera Record
- Rimac Homepage
- Automotive Testing Papenburg
- EV World Speed Records
- Goran Drndak Professional Profile
- Bugatti and Rimac Partnership Announcement
5 comments
heard about this on the news but didn’t think a car could go that fast in reverse crazy stuff
lol imagine driving that fast backward I can’t even parallel park without breaking a sweat
gotta say im impressed with what Rimac is doing these days That speed in reverse is just mind blowing
rimac is out there setting records while im here trying to get my old EV to run without weird noises props to them
Rimac’s really pushing the envelope with EV tech wonder how they’ll top this with their next project