The Rimac Nevera has set a new production electric car lap record at the Nürburgring, surpassing the previous time held by the Tesla Model S Plaid. The electric hypercar completed the lap at a time of 7:05.298, making it the first in its category to break the 7-minute barrier.
The Nevera was drive by Croatian racing driver Martin Kodrić, who said that the car was “extremely capable” on the Nurburgring. “It was a challenging track, but the Nevera handled it perfectly,” he said. “I’m really proud of what we’ve achieved.”
The Nevera is power by four electric motors that produce a combined output of 1,914 horsepower. It can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 1.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 256 mph.
Basically, Rimac’s Nevera sets new lap record, cementing its status as an EV leader.
The new Nurburgring lap record is a further testament to the Nevera’s capabilities. It is clear that the Nevera is one of the most capable electric cars on the market and it is sure to be a popular choice for performance enthusiasts.
In addition to the lap record, Rimac also announced a new limited-edition version of the Nevera called the Time Attack. Time Attack: track-focused Nevera with more power, less weight and better aero.
Only 12 Time Attack cars will be built, and each one is expected to sell for over $2 million.
Although, Driven by Croatian racing driver Martin Kodrik, the Rimac Nevera smashed the previous production EV lap record by 20 seconds.
The previous record was Tesla Model S Plaid Track Pack, which had a lap time of 7:25.231. The Nevera produces 1,914 horsepower and 2,369 Newton-meters of torque from its four electric motors. It also has a 120kWh battery pack that provides a range of up to 490 kilometers (WLTP).
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Lastly, The first Nevera Time Attack is black with lightning green highlights, including twin stripes, wheels and bumpers. The interior is black Alcantara with green stitching and a “Time Attack: 1 of 12” plaque.
