Wild 1408kW Rimac Nevera unleashed

Croatian electric hypercar-maker Rimac has released full details of its all-new Rimac Nevera that's been created to battle the Lotus Evija and other battery-powered supermodels.

Taking three years to develop, the all-new 2021 Rimac Nevera is heavily based on the Rimac C_Two concept that was first unveiled back at the 2018 Geneva motor show.

Carrying over the concept's incredible four high-output electric motors that are mounted at each corner, the Nevera's combined power figure is an incredible 1408kW while torque is a monumental 2360Nm.

With that level of power, the two-seater electric hypercar is claimed to be capable of a 0-96km/h sprint in just 1.85 seconds.

The relentless acceleration also shows little sign of tapering off even up to 300km/h – a point that's reached from standstill in a claimed 9.3sec.

If proven correct, the Rimac Nevera can lay claim to being the fastest-accelerating production car of all time, while its 412km/h top speed is a match for the quad-turbo W16-powered Bugatti Chiron.

Supplying power to those powerful electric motors is an energy-dense 120kWh H-shaped battery that provides for a WLTP-verified range of 550km.

Built around what's claimed to be the largest single-piece carbon-fibre monocoque ever used in an automotive application, the Rimac's power pack is a structural element designed to reduce weight and help deliver "the most rigid structure of any car ever made".

It also provides for an impressive 48:52 front-to-rear weight distribution.

Compared to the original C_Two Concept, designers have tweaked the body panels for 34 per cent better efficiency at high speed. Brake and motor cooling has also been boosted by 30 per cent at low speeds.

Trick active aero parts include the underbody plate, front bonnet, rear diffuser and the imposing rear spoiler.

New tech introduced on the Rimac includes All-wheel Torque Vectoring 2 that's claimed to maximise traction and stability in any given situation and is capable of making hundreds of calculations per second.

The Nevera also gets sophisticated electrohydraulic brakes that react differently depending on the condition of the battery or powertrain.

If the battery is running hot from track use, for example, the system will minimise its effect. But if the brakes begin to overheat, power recuperation is rapidly dialled up to its maximum 300kW.

Speaking of brakes, the Nevera uses large 390mm Brembo carbon-ceramic discs (with six-piston callipers) that are claimed to be fade free and offer "exceptionally powerful" braking.

Unusually for a hypercar, the Nevera gets a steer-by-wire system that features adjustable driver feedback and even a 'Driver Coach' mode. The latter shows optimum racing lines and helps the driver push the Rimac to its limits on track, using both audio and visual guides provided by an array of sensors and cameras.

There's also sport, drift, comfort, track and custom modes, plus a range-extending driving setting.

Inside, Rimac has created a hypercar more akin to a grand tourer than track warrior. There's a minimalist interior that features three large digital screens that can switch to real-time telemetry if you ever do try and exploit its huge performance on track.

Priced at €2 million ($A3.2m), Rimac says it plans to only build 150 examples of the Rimac Nevera.

It will be available in three standard model grades – GT, Signature and Timeless – however buyers will also be invited to create their own individual spec, at a price.

Each car will be tested and personally signed off by the Croatian car-maker's founder, Mate Rimac.