Rimac Nevera, hailed as the world’s swiftest electric vehicle around the Nürburgring, showcases its exceptional capabilities in a head-to-head encounter with a modified Lamborghini Huracan boasting a staggering 1,800 horsepower. The automotive enthusiasts at CarWow orchestrated this showdown, featuring high-speed duels and rigorous challenges to determine the ultimate performance champion.
The Rimac Nevera distinguishes itself with a quartet of electric motors, meticulously distributed to empower each wheel. This harmonious setup bequeaths a remarkable 1,914 horsepower and an impressive 1,741 pound-feet of torque. Fueled by a substantial 120-kilowatt-hour battery pack, the Nevera’s official specifications proclaim its ability to surge from 0 to 60 miles per hour in a mere 1.85 seconds, ultimately achieving a remarkable top speed of 258 mph. The price for this pinnacle of electric performance begins at a substantial $2.4 million.
Challenging the Nevera’s supremacy is a modified Lamborghini Huracan, masterminded by the skilled artisans at JM Imports. Their meticulous modifications encompass a comprehensive overhaul of the engine internals, accompanied by a potent turbocharging of the powerplant. In a bid to accommodate the augmented power output, enhancements to the transmission system were mandatory.
The spectacle unfolds with three intense drag races setting the stage. In the first encounter, the Nevera effortlessly secures a commanding victory. The second race paints a more competitive picture, as the Lamborghini gains traction from a more favorable start, leading to a neck-and-neck contest down the track. Ultimately, the Nevera prevails, albeit in a closely contested finish.
As the third and final drag race unfolds, the Lamborghini tuner fine-tunes the electronic control unit (ECU) for optimal performance. This tweak yields the closest race yet, characterized by a dynamic battle for supremacy. Though the Huracan briefly snatches the lead off the starting line, the Nevera’s unyielding power propels it to a decisive lead, achieving a quarter-mile completion time of 8.5 seconds. The Lamborghini, valiantly competing, concludes the distance in 8.7 seconds.
Transitioning to rolling races, the Nevera once again flaunts its advantageous position. A sophisticated all-wheel-drive system ensures impeccable power distribution, allowing the Nevera to exhibit its prowess with effortless ease.
The ultimate test of braking prowess concludes the series of challenges. The results are nail-bitingly close, with the Lamborghini’s lighter frame conferring a marginal advantage, allowing it to halt in a fractionally shorter distance compared to the Nevera.
Recent accomplishments solidify the Nevera’s place as an electric performance icon. It astoundingly circuited the renowned Nürburgring racetrack in a remarkable 7 minutes and 5.298 seconds, clinching the title of the fastest production electric vehicle to conquer the demanding track. This feat unseated the Tesla Model S, the previous record-holder with a time of 7:25.231.
Further cementing its supremacy, the Nevera made its mark at the Goodwood Festival of Speed hill climb, blazing through the course with a record-setting time of 49.32 seconds.
Rimac’s ambitious aspirations culminate in the creation of a mere 150 units of the remarkable Nevera. With select units poised to traverse American roads, this electric marvel promises to etch its legacy as an unrivaled testament to modern engineering excellence.
