In June 2024, Bugatti unveiled its first completely new Bugatti in the last 20 years, the Bugatti Tourbillon. It is a powerful car that the company, which is owned by the Rimac Group, is entering a new era. Its engine sound leaves you speechless.
Mate Rimac posted a video on his Instagram profile with the caption: “What a car… What a car! I don’t think we understand what we have built yet. This will be one for the history books. Here’s to the team! Keep pushing – the world is waiting.”
The car in the video is a prototype covered in camouflage, and Rimac also said that this is how the production car will sound, and that he hopes to keep it without soft limiters.
The Bugatti Tourbillon is powered by a naturally aspirated 8.3-liter cross-plane V-16 engine with 986 hp (735 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque combined with three electric motors (789 hp/ 588 kW) with a total power of 1,775 hp (1,324 kW). The new engine allows the hypercar to accelerate to 100 km/h (62 mph) in two seconds, 200 km/h (124 mph) in less than 5 seconds, while the speed of 300 km/h (186 mph) reaches in less than 10 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 446 km/h (277 mph).
At the beginning of August, Rimac Automobili removed all posts from their official Instagram profile and started publishing new short videos and photos announcing something new, radical, rebellious and relentless. It is a new version of their supercar, the Nevera R.
This extreme version of Nevera is more powerful and aerodynamic than ever. It is powered by four electric motors with a total power of 2,107 hp (1,571 kW), which is enough to push the car to 100 km/h in 1.81 seconds and 200 km/h in 4.38 seconds. Rimac claims that the Nevera R needs only 8.23 seconds for the 1/4 mile (402 meters), while it reaches 300 km/h in 8.66 seconds. It is equipped with a new 108 kWh battery and can reach a top speed of 350 km/h (412 km/h with manufacturer supervision).
Speaking about the Nevera R, Mate Rimac said that they were developing a car with the characteristics of a Grand Tourer, which would be spacious, comfortable and finely balanced between exciting and radical. He also pointed out that the team is constantly adapting to the wishes of customers, because many were looking for a car that would really highlight Nevera’s ability to drive, using all the advanced technology, which they finally succeeded with this car.
Thanks to the large rear spoiler, the improvement of which depends on the new diffuser, the total downforce on the Nevera R is increased by 15 percent compared to the previous model. Also, the aerodynamics of the electric beast have been improved by 10 percent, according to Rimac Automobili. The interior of the Nevera, which is focused on the driver and extremely adaptable, has been added with new color options and adjustments according to the customer’s wishes. The color on the carbon elements, such as the basic structure of the control panel and the decoration on the center console, can be identical to the color of the exterior or changed according to the wishes of the customer.
Unlike its predecessor, the Nevera R is finished in Nebula Green and is equipped with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, which with ceramic EVO2 brakes, with a layer of special silicone coating, enable better performance and durability. Also, the transmission of torque to all wheels has been revised, in order to take advantage of tires that have better grip, which enables more precise entry into turns, the Drift driving mode has been calibrated, and the steering has been revised for better steering feel and throttle response. Rimac claims that the R utilizes the greater potential of each element related to agility and handling.
The company’s plan is to produce 40 units of the Nevera R with a starting price of 2.3 million euros (around $3.47 million).
After the recent unveiling of the first completely new Bugatti in the last 20 years, the Bugatti Tourbillon, Rimac Automobili are now announcing something radical. It’s a new car that will be revealed soon, and it was announced with a photo with the description “Are You Radical? The road will never be the same.” and a short video.
Rimac Automobili removed all posts from their official Instagram profile and at the beginning of August started publishing new short videos and photos announcing something new. They even put “Are you Rebellious? Are you Radical? Are you Rimac?” in the profile description.
Speculations have begun about what kind of car it is, and some believe that it is a more radical Nevera with more power and advanced aerodynamics. This is based on the statement of Mate Rimac, who has always said that the current Nevera is more of a hyper GT than something designed with a focus on the track. Also, some believe that Rimac will present a completely new hypercar, a hybrid or something else.
The last hypercar presented by Rimac Automobili is the Nevera Time Attack. It is a racing car built for new records, and only 12 cars were produced. This car set a new fastest time of the Nürburgring Nordschleife (7:05:928), in the category of production electric cars. The driver was Croatian racer Martin Kodrić, and the car was equipped with Michelin Cup2R tires.
“In many ways the Nevera has reinvented the world of the hypercar, bringing new technologies, new abilities and new levels of performance. But the simplest way we can demonstrate its capabilities is to go out and break records. And that’s exactly what we’ve done in 2023 time and again.” said Mate Rimac after setting a new record.
Nevera Time Attack is powered by four electric motors with a total power of 1,914 hp (1,408 kW) and 1,741 lb-ft (2,360 Nm) of torque which is enough to push the car to 62 mph in just 1.81 seconds with the title of EV with the highest verified top speed of 256 (412 km/h). This time the top speed was limited to 219 mph (352 km/h).
