Rimac Automobili marked a year of remarkable performance achievements with the unveiling of the Nevera Time Attack at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. In 2023, they shattered more than 20 performance records, culminating in the Nevera breaking yet another record: a new electric production car benchmark at the Nürburgring with a time of 7:05:298, achieved on August 18th. This remarkable feat exceeded the previous electric vehicle production lap record by 20 seconds during its debut on the challenging Nürburgring track, measuring 20.6 km (12.8 miles), where it clocked in at 7:00:928.
Croatian racing driver Martin Kodrić was behind the wheel during this record-breaking lap, utilizing Michelin Cup2R tires and verified by independent timing data, TÜV SÜD, and on-board telemetry. Kodrić reflected, “We had challenging weather conditions during our practice sessions this week and have chosen what seems like one of the hottest days on the track this summer to set a lap time. However, a 7:05:298 lap time at the Nürburgring Nordschleife is commendable. The fact that the Nevera can achieve this kind of speed on track, when it’s been developed to be a comfortable hyper GT for the road, is what makes it so special. It’s such a well-rounded piece of engineering and design; gentle and usable in the city, thrilling to drive on twisting B-roads, comfortable over long distances and devastatingly fast on a race track. Driving it around the Nordschleife is a real thrill, from launching out of the Carousel, with 1,914hp being distributed between the four wheels, or pinning the accelerator to the floor down the 1.30-mile (2.8-kilometer) straight section.”
Emilio Scervo, Chief Technology Officer at Bugatti Rimac, added, “Breaking records with the Nevera is a testament to the innovation and dedication of the Rimac team. I’m proud of what we achieved in our first time at the Nürburgring. Our virtual performance optimization, combined with only about 20 laps of industry pool testing, led to a great result. This achievement showcases the engineering prowess and adaptability of the Nevera, which was primarily designed as a hyper GT.”
This record is just one of more than 20 records the Nevera has broken this year. In April 2023, at the Automotive Testing Papenburg (ATP), Germany, it claimed an impressive 23 performance records in a single day, including 0-60mph, 0-100mph, and 0-186mph. The Nevera had already arrived at the ATP track holding the title of the EV with the highest verified top speed, having achieved 256mph (412 km/h).
In July at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Nevera continued its record-breaking spree by setting a 49.32-second time during the timed Supercar Shootout, making it not only the fastest electric production car to tackle the famous hillclimb but also the fastest production car to run the hill in 2023. To commemorate this record-breaking year, Rimac Automobili will produce just 12 Nevera Time Attack edition cars, all of which are already sold out.
Mate Rimac, Founder, and CEO of Rimac Group, commented, “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. The Nevera Time Attack is a Limited Edition that celebrates the achievements of the past year, wearing a bespoke livery inspired by the car that set off each of them. Built in a series of 12, each has already been spoken for by our customers keen to capture their very own part of performance car history. And it’s only August, too, so there’s plenty of time for more records to be broken…”
The Time Attack’s unique paintwork was designed in-house by the Rimac Automobili Color and Trim team and meticulously applied to ensure a flawless finish. Jeff’s car, along with the example that toured the world breaking records, features a Squadron Black base with Lightning Green highlights, including a pair of stripes running from front to rear. This Lightning Green hue draws inspiration from a peculiar weather phenomenon that occurs before a storm, when charged ionized particles give the sky a vivid green hue, serving as a visible warning of impending power. The color also pays homage to the e-M3 – Mate Rimac’s converted electric BMW 3 Series, independently verified by the FIA in 2012 as the fastest accelerating electric vehicle in the world at the time, marking Rimac’s first record-breaking achievement and the genesis of the Nevera.
The remaining eleven owners had the choice between a Squadron Black base or bare carbon fiber, accentuated by various colors, including Rimac Racing Red and Stiniva E-Blue. Each configuration is complemented by a subtle color reflection in the Vertex alloy wheels. Beneath the rear wing, clearly visible when the Nevera is set in its most extreme mode, sits a message: “Dedicated to those coming after us.”
The Time Attack’s bespoke touches extend to the interior, finished in black Alcantara with accents and contrast stitching matching the chosen exterior shade. Each example boasts bespoke ‘Time Attack’ stitching on the seat backs and an engraved ‘Time Attack: 1 of 12’ plaque.