The Nevera R: a hypercar engineered for the ultimate in handling dynamics, pushing the boundaries of what a road-legal electric vehicle can achieve. Built upon the foundation of the groundbreaking Nevera, this model represents a shift toward pure performance—sharper, faster, and more track-oriented than its predecessor.
The Nevera R’s design philosophy centers on reducing weight while enhancing aerodynamic efficiency. Its exterior features sculpted surfaces and a forward-leaning posture, accented by 20-inch front wheels and 21-inch rear wheels. The front fascia incorporates horizontal lines that emphasize aerodynamics and stability, seamlessly blending sensual curves with precise technical detailing. From the side profile, the vehicle exhibits a harmonious balance between body color and carbon fiber, creating a timeless and dynamic silhouette. The wheels feature updated designs with longer spokes and distinct color splits. An aggressive aerodynamic package, including a new large rear wing and diffuser, boosts downforce by 15% and aerodynamic efficiency by 10%. Paired with new Michelin Cup 2 tires, the Nevera R reduces total understeer by 10% and increases lateral grip by 5%, resulting in a 3.8-second improvement in lap times around the Nardo Handling Track. Through this combination of negative camber, enhanced grip, and added downforce, the Nevera R is capable of bending physics like never before, with every element crafted through a performance-driven design philosophy to maximize agility and handling.
At its core, the Nevera R utilizes Rimac’s next-generation 108kWh battery pack, which delivers increased power and efficiency in a lighter, next-generation package. Producing 2,107 hp, the Nevera R accelerates even quicker than the record-setting Nevera, achieving 300 km/h (186 mph) in 8.66 seconds. The car is equipped with new EVO2 brakes—carbon ceramic brakes featuring a silicone matrix layer to ensure improved stopping performance, heat dissipation, and durability during demanding usage.
With its next-generation Rimac All-Wheel Torque Vectoring system and advanced braking technology, paired with a performance-oriented battery and 2,107 hp, the Nevera R is engineered for maximum cornering performance. It achieves straight-line speeds even faster than the record-breaking Nevera, hitting 300 km/h (186 mph) in just 8.66 seconds.
“When we developed the Nevera, an important part of the brief was that it should be a Grand Tourer. We made sure it was spacious, comfortable and finely balanced between thrilling and accessible. Ultimately what we achieved struck that balance perfectly; a high-performance record-breaking car that could set new benchmarks at the Nürburgring Nordschleife and be driven comfortably thousands of miles across continents. It was a watershed moment in automotive performance; the world’s first production all-electric hypercar, single-handedly leading a new generation. But we’re relentlessly tweaking to customers’ desires, and many were looking for a car that really emphasized the Nevera’s cornering ability, using all the advanced technology on-board. We responded with the Nevera R: all the DNA of the record-breaking Nevera, but lighter, faster and more focused.”
Mate Rimac
Founder and President of the Rimac Group, CEO Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Technology
Rimac designers and engineers evaluated Nevera’s characteristics thoroughly and re-engineered elements to elevate it further into the realm of the hyper sports car. With more focused driving dynamics, a performance-oriented battery, enhanced power, and advanced brakes, the Nevera R also boasts a visual identity driven by performance and refined by design.
Defined by clean surfaces and a focus on creating perfect proportions, the Nevera R not only appears lower and sleeker but also possesses a forward-thrusting stance with 21-inch rear wheels and 20-inch front wheels. The front of the vehicle is designed to be both striking and technical, with horizontal lines that emphasize aerodynamic efficiency, stance, and width. This design was achieved through close collaboration between designers and engineers, seamlessly integrating sensual surfacing and precise graphics into the front clam. From the side view, the Nevera R showcases a harmonious balance of body color and carbon fiber, contributing to its timeless, dynamic profile. The wheels feature new designs with longer spokes to accentuate their size and distinct color splits. The large fixed rear wing, combined with an aggressive aero package that includes a new large diffuser, boosts downforce by 15% and aerodynamic efficiency by 10%. With new Michelin Cup 2 tires, total understeer is reduced by 10%, lateral grip is increased by 5%, and the lap time around the Nardo Handling Track is reduced by 3.8 seconds. Through this combination of negative camber, the higher grip level of the new tires, and the added downforce, the Nevera R is ready to bend physics like never before. Every element, crafted through a performance-driven design philosophy, has been rethought for agility and handling.
The Nevera R delivers enhanced performance with an even greater focus on driver feedback. It offers sharper, tighter cornering thanks to the new generation All-Wheel Torque Vectoring (R-AWTV) system, which has been re-tuned to maximize the potential of the high-performance tires. Increased downforce provides greater stability and lateral performance, setting a new benchmark for driving excitement on twisty B roads and occasional track use. The traction control system has been revised to expand the capabilities of the R-AWTV, ensuring predictability even in wet conditions. Drift mode has been adjusted to accommodate the new tires, and the steering system has been refined for sharper response and crisper feedback to the driver.
Built around the next-generation 108kWh Rimac battery pack, the Nevera R utilizes cutting-edge technology to deliver more power and efficiency in a new, lighter package. With 2,107 hp available, it’s even quicker than the record-breaking Nevera. New EVO2 brakes are carbon ceramic with a silicone matrix layer to ensure improved stopping performance, cooling performance, and durability during hard usage.
Nevera R Performance Figures:
Top speed: 412 km/h / 256 mph (manufacturer oversight required)
0–60 mph: 1.74 seconds
0–100 km/h / 0–62 mph: 1.81 seconds
0–200 km/h / 0–124 mph: 4.38 seconds
100–200 km/h / 62–124 mph: 2.46 seconds
0–300 km/h / 0–186 mph: 8.66 seconds
1/4 mile: 8.23 seconds
Launched in Nebula Green, the Nevera R is a visual evolution of the Rimac story, translating the Time Attack’s Lightning Green highlights into a new color palette, both inside and out. The driver-focused, highly customizable interior of the Nevera has been updated with additional color and trim options. Painted carbon features, such as the main dashboard structure and center console trims, can match the exterior color or be personalized to the customer’s choice.
The Nevera R production run will be limited to only 40 units worldwide.
The Rimac Nevera R stands as the pinnacle of electric hypercar performance, a vehicle that represents the ultimate expression of speed, control, and advanced engineering. With its name already etching its place in the annals of automotive history thanks to the record-breaking Nevera, the R model refines this legacy further by focusing on the precise dynamics that define elite racing machines.
The engineering achievement underpinning the Nevera R is its ability to translate raw, unadulterated power into a seamless, predictable driving experience. The core innovation lies in the new generation All-Wheel Torque Vectoring (R-AWTV) system. This system operates with a granularity far exceeding traditional differentials, managing the torque between each wheel independently at millisecond intervals. By integrating data from gyroscopic sensors, wheel speed sensors, and an advanced inertial measurement unit (IMU), the R-AWTV calculates exactly how much power each wheel needs to maintain traction under acceleration and cornering loads. For the Nevera R, this system has been extensively retuned to maximize the capability of the Michelin Cup 2 tires, providing drivers with razor-sharp throttle response and the confidence to explore the car’s limits without fear of breaking traction.
Mate Rimac, Founder and President of the Rimac Group and CEO of Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Technology, has consistently emphasized a philosophy of pushing the boundaries of electric vehicle technology. When discussing the development of the Nevera, Rimac explained the strategic decision behind the original model: “When we developed the Nevera, an important part of the brief was that it should be a Grand Tourer. We made sure it was spacious, comfortable and finely balanced between thrilling and accessible. Ultimately what we achieved struck that balance perfectly; a high-performance record-breaking car that could set new benchmarks at the Nürburgring Nordschleife and be driven comfortably thousands of miles across continents. It was a watershed moment in automotive performance; the world’s first production all-electric hypercar, single-handedly leading a new generation. But we’re relentlessly tweaking to customers’ desires, and many were looking for a car that really emphasized the Nevera’s cornering ability, using all the advanced technology on-board. We responded with the Nevera R: all the DNA of the record-breaking Nevera, but lighter, faster and more focused.”
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