Watch Rimac Nevera Go Beyond Plaid: Sets New 1/4 Mile World Record

Rimac Nevera, the world’s quickest electric car, has arrived at the Famoso Dragstrip in California for some epic testing with DragTimes.

After a few teasers here and here, finally we can take a look at the full experience of this quad motor, 1.4 MW beast on the track.

DragTimes takes us through the overview of the car, then does a burnout demonstration and several drag races that resulted in a world record time of 8.582 at 167.51 mph (269.5 km/h).

Results (Michelin Pilot 4S Tires):

#1 8.74 seconds @ 165.52 mph (without burn out
#2 8.612 seconds @ 166.99 mph (with burn out)
Record pass: 8.582 at 167.51 mph (269.5 km/h)

DragTimes appears to be blown away by the Rimac Nevera, and that means a lot from a person that tests a lot of the quickest cars, including the Tesla Model S Plaid.

Speaking of which, the Tesla Model S Plaid will be drag raced against the Rimac Nevera in the next episode!

Let’s recall that the Rimac Nevera can be seen at the Monterey Car Week, Pebble Beach (12-15 August).

Best numbers:

0-60 mph (96.5 km/h) – 1.90 seconds
0-100 km/h (62 mph) – 2.00 seconds
0-100 mph (161 km/h) – 3.61 seconds
0-130 mph (209 km/h) – 5.36 seconds
0-150 mph (240 km/h) – 6.88 seconds
60-130 mph – 3.42 seconds
100-150 mph (240 km/h) – 3.27 seconds
100-200 km/h – 2.95 seconds
1/8 mile – 5.64 seconds at 132.33 mph
1/4 mile – 8.582 at 167.51 mph (269.5 km/h)

Dragy measures #1:

0-60 mph (96.5 km/h) – 2.20 seconds
0-130 mph (209 km/h) – 5.61 seconds
60-130 mph – 3.41 seconds
100-150 mph (240 km/h) – 3.28 seconds
1/8 mile – 5.73 seconds at 132.96 mph (213.99 km/h)
1/4 mile – 8.66 seconds at 167.98 mph (270.32 km/h)
0-100 km/h (62 mph) – 2.28 seconds
0-200 km/h – 5.23 seconds
100-200 km/h – 2.95 seconds
200-250 km/h – 2.36 seconds

Dragy measures #2:

0-60 mph (96.5 km/h) – 2.13 seconds
0-130 mph (209 km/h) – 5.58 seconds
60-130 mph – 3.45 seconds
100-150 mph (240 km/h) – 3.28 seconds
1/8 mile – 5.71 seconds at 132.72 mph (213.59 km/h)
1/4 mile – 8.65 seconds at 167.54 mph (269.63 km/h)
0-100 km/h (62 mph) – 2.21 seconds
0-200 km/h – 5.19 seconds
100-200 km/h – 2.98 seconds
200-250 km/h – 2.38 seconds

* all results with a 1 ft rollout

Rimac Nevera specs:

up to 550 km (342 miles) of WLTP range (preliminary)
120 kWh battery; liquid cooled
800V system voltage (maximum 730 V)
Lithium Manganese Nickel chemistry
Cell format: cylindrical 2170
number of cells: 6,960
Acceleration
0-60 mph (96.5 km/h) in 1.85 seconds (*high-friction surface, one foot roll-out)
0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 1.97 seconds (*high-friction surface, one foot roll-out)
0-300 km/h (186 mph) in 9.3 seconds (high-friction surface, one foot roll-out)
1/4 mile (402 m) time in 8.6 seconds
top speed of 412 km/h (258 mph)
all-wheel drive
system output of 1,408 kW (or 1.4 MW; 1,914 hp) and 2,360 Nm
four independent surface-mounted, carbon-sleeve, permanent-magnet electric motors
four independent inverters and gearboxes
Rimac’s intelligent All Wheel Torque Vectoring system (R-AWTV)
front motors: 250 kW (340 hp) and 280 Nm each, combined with two single speed gearboxes (two independent gearboxes – one at each outer end of the axle)
rear motors: 450 kW (612 hp) and 900 Nm each, combined with double single speed gearbox (two gearboxes in one housing between the motors)
AC charging (on-board): 22 kW three-phase
DC fast charging: up to 500 kW (0-80% SOC in 22 minutes, using ultra-fast charger)
length 4750 mm; Width 1986 mm; Height 1208 mm; Wheelbase 2745 mm
weight of 2,150 kg
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S (Front 275/35 R20; Rear 315/35 R20)