The Rimac Nevera R is more powerful, faster, and lighter, promising to continue challenging electric vehicle lap records.

The Rimac Nevera has already proven its worth on the straights by setting multiple acceleration records. Now, the Croatian company has come up with a track-focused Nevera R variant, to prove that the electric hypercar is about more than just straights. Production will be limited to 40 units, and rumors suggest it will cost €2.3 million including taxes in Europe – or $300,000 more than the base Nevera.

Compared to the standard version, the Nevera R’s four electric motors have increased from 1,889 horsepower (1,914PS) to 1,989 horsepower (2,017PS). However, Rimac has also equipped a new 108kWh battery (down from 120kWh) and “slimmed down” some other details to make the Nevera R 35kg lighter, helping to cut a few tenths of a second from the already insane acceleration figures of the current Nevera. However, at 2,277kg, it is still too heavy compared to traditional supercars with internal combustion engines of the same size.

Despite the grippier Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires that replace the Pilot Sport 4S, there’s no change to the acceleration time, with the Nevera R clocking a 0-62 mph time of 1.81 seconds. But from there, the R takes the lead. The 0-124 mph time drops from 4.42 to 4.38 seconds, and the 0-186 mph sprint drops from 9.22 to 8.66 seconds. Top speed is limited to 217 mph by default, but the automaker will unlock the 250 mph capability of the regular Nevera at Rimac-organized speed events.

“When we developed the Nevera, a key part of our vision was that it had to be a Grand Tourer – we made sure it was spacious, comfortable and had a delicate balance between fun and easy to drive, ” explains Rimac CEO Mate. “ But we’re constantly adapting to what our customers want, and many are looking for a car that really emphasises the Nevera’s cornering ability.”

So the aforementioned Cup 2 tires are wrapped around 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels on the RR, while the stock Nevera rims measure 20 inches at each corner. Rimac has also upgraded the carbon brakes with silicon matrix, revised the torque vectoring software, and increased front tire spread to reduce understeer by 10 percent. And to force those tires down to the ground, Rimac’s engineers added a fixed rear wing and a new diffuser.

The company claims a 15% improvement in downforce to produce 400kg of downforce at 350km/h, a 10% increase in aerodynamic efficiency and a 5% increase in lateral grip. The end result is a 3.8-second reduction in lap time at Porsche’s Nardo test track in southern Italy. And that’s a reasonably short 6.22km circuit. Rimac could have another shot at setting a lap time at the 20.8km Nurburgring, where it will have to beat the Nevera’s base lap record of 7:05:298 set last year.

The new rear spoiler and wheels are the two biggest differences on the Nevera R, but they’re not the only ones. Rimac has replaced the entire front end with a larger clamshell hood that gives the R a wider, lower, more modern look.

If Rimac Nevera is known as an electric supercar with extremely impressive capacity, this brand has recently continued to make car enthusiasts “wow” with the new Rimac Nevera R model with extremely large capacity of 2,107 horsepower, maximum speed can reach 412 km/h. This high-performance version has a more impressive appearance with a lowered overall height, lighter and has a more impressive large spoiler.

The Nevera R has the look and construction of a race car, with a lighter, more powerful, and more focused design. Compared to the Rimac Nevera, an additional 193 horsepower, a next-generation 108 kWh battery pack, and an undisclosed weight reduction make the Nevera R’s acceleration figures extremely impressive.

According to the announcement, this high-performance Hypercar can accelerate from 0 – 60 mph in just 1.74 seconds, 0-124 mph in just 4.38 seconds, as fast as the 0-60 mph time of a normal high-performance car. The most unbelievable numbers are the quarter mile distance and the acceleration time from 0 – 186 mph. The Nevera R only takes 8.66 seconds to reach 186 mph. This is only the second street car to reach 2,000 horsepower after the Koenigsegg Gemera.

In preparation for the record-breaking speed, the Nevera R also received handling-focused upgrades. It has been fitted with a new aerodynamic package that includes a large fixed wing, a large diffuser and a more aerodynamic front bumper. The car is fitted with Michelin Cup 2 tires as standard, combined with more toe-in for better lateral grip.

The car also features all-wheel torque vectoring to take advantage of the extra mechanical and aerodynamic grip, and the steering has been tuned for better feedback. Finally, the car is equipped with a new generation of carbon ceramic brakes to improve the car’s overall braking performance.

With these changes, the lap time around the Nardo Circuit is 3.8 seconds faster. Analyze that: Nardo Circuit is 6.11 km long with a straight of almost 1 km, which means the Nevera R is one second faster per mile of track. If that logic is followed, the Nevera R is almost certain to break the lap times of the legendary Nurburging “Green Hell” of previous champions. Reference: Rimac