Rimac's Copper-Colored Marvel: The Nevera 15th Anniversary Edition You Can't Miss
Fifteen years in the automotive industry is a milestone worth celebrating, and Rimac is doing just that with verve and brio. The Croatian automaker has announced the Nevera 15th Anniversary Edition, a special model of unmatched opulence and performance. Set to debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, where it will tackle the hill climb, this special edition of the Nevera is limited to just nine units, each with a price tag of €2.35 million ($2.54 million).
A Blend of Exotic Materials and Cutting-Edge Design
The Nevera 15th Anniversary Edition is a connectivity of art and engineering. The lower half of each vehicle features exposed gloss carbon fiber, giving it a modern and fierce aesthetic. The crown jewel, however, is the top half, adorned in a matte-finished new copper color—a first for the Nevera. For those who appreciate the finer details, Rimac has meticulously integrated this copper hue into the wheel accents and etched a celebratory '15' onto the car's doors.
Bespoke Luxury Inside
The luxurious theme continues inside the vehicle, awash with copper accents and anodized switchgear. Buyers can choose from black or white interiors, making each of these nine units a canvas for personalization. The anniversary theme is woven throughout, with '15' embossed on the copper headrests and door cards, as well as the production number and the years '2009-2024' inscribed between the seats.
Electrifying Performance
Underneath its exquisite exterior, the special edition Nevera retains the pulse-racing specs of its progenitor. It comes armed with a head-spinning 1,914 horsepower and 1,740 pound-feet of torque. This powertrain propels the hypercar from 0 to 60 miles per hour in a blistering 1.75 seconds, all the way up to a top speed of 258 mph. It's a mechanical symphony that speaks volumes about Rimac's engineering prowess.
The Journey from Past to Present
Rimac's rise to fame began humbly when its founder, Mate Rimac, converted a 1984 BMW E30 3 Series into an electric vehicle. Fast forward to 2011, and the company unveiled its first creation, the Concept_One, which started delivery to customers in 2016. The Concept_Two, shown in 2018, laid the groundwork for what would eventually become the Nevera, today's technical marvel.
A Collaborative and Forward-Thinking Future
2021 saw Rimac merging with Bugatti to form Bugatti-Rimac, a move that birthed the Tourbillon hypercar. Rimac's technological advancements are not confined to its brand; it has also agreed to develop high-voltage battery tech for BMW Group models expected in the latter half of the decade. On top of that, the company is forging ahead with robotic taxi technology in the form of Verne, anticipated to launch within Europe in just two years.
What's Next for the Maverick Automaker?
The future of Rimac is both clear and tantalizingly open-ended. With tastes shifting among high-end buyers and some already drifting away from electric vehicles, Mate Rimac acknowledged earlier this year that the company's focus isn't solely on electric powertrains. In fact, Rimac began developing combustion engine technology two years prior to its merger with Bugatti. This diversification hints at a broader horizon for Rimac as it approaches its next 15 years.
Whether through electrics or combustion engines, Rimac's relentless drive for innovation suggests that it will remain a pivotal force in shaping the future of hypercars. The Nevera 15th Anniversary Edition is not just a tribute to 15 years of audacious ingenuity—it’s a promise of what’s yet to come.