Experience the thrust of the world's quickest electric vehicle, the Rimac Nevera R, from a passenger's perspective. Here's what the breathtaking journey has in store.
Rimac Nevera R Takes the Hill Climb at Goodwood Festival of Speed
At this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Rimac Nevera R, a $2.7 million, quad-motor electric car with 2,107 horsepower, made a stunning appearance. Miro Zrncjević, the Croatian automotive journalist and influencer, was behind the wheel for the electrifying hill climb.
Zrncjević, known for his engaging and detailed videos and articles, navigated the narrow, bumpy, and crowned track with unrelenting precision. The track, designed for drainage, presented a challenge, but the Rimac Nevera R, with its tuned dampers and tweaked torque vectoring, handled it with ease.
As the Rimac Nevera R sped past major grandstands and under a pedestrian bridge, the sensation of ungodly quick speed and zero margin for error was palpable. The vehicle barely slowed down during the hill climb, making every second a moment of pure exhilaration.
The second corner, an on-to off-camber exchange, was navigated with a lift and acceleration by Zrncjević. The Rimac Nevera R's drift mode, which channels 100 percent of its power to the rear wheels while disabling the stability control, came in handy here.
Despite the intensity, Zrncjević maintained control throughout the bumpy hill climb, a testament to his skill as a driver. He compared the feeling of slowing down from high speeds in the Rimac Nevera R to walking.
The Rimac Nevera R's speed sensation was amplified in the forest section of the hill climb, where runoff was replaced by hay bales. Despite the close quarters, Zrncjević continued to demonstrate mastery over the vehicle.
It's worth noting that Zrncjević holds a unique position as the chief test and development driver for Bugatti Rimac. His influence in the automotive world is significant, helping car buyers and enthusiasts make informed decisions and raising awareness about new automotive trends and innovations.
While the timed run at Goodwood Festival of Speed for the Rimac Nevera R wasn't for official standings, it certainly left an impression. The car set the world record for accelerating from zero to 249 mph in 25.79 seconds. Impressively, the Rimac Nevera R can also reach zero to 60 in just 1.66 seconds.
Raffaele de Simone, Ferrari's chief test driver, is known to Zrncjević. It's unclear if their shared passion for high-performance vehicles will lead to future collaborations, but one thing is certain: the automotive world is eager to see what these talented drivers will accomplish next.
Displaying surprising prowess, Zrncjević navigated the Rimac Nevera R, even maneuvering through the latest gadgets and advanced technology within its cockpit, just as he handles electric-vehicles' intricacies. Given his role as the chief test and development driver for Bugatti Rimac, it's understandable that his lifestyle is deeply immersed in cars, particularly the world of electric-vehicles and high-performance technology.
