Rimac's electric speed demon tore through a world record in reverse
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Rimac’s electric speed demon tore through a world record in reverse
It’s starting to feel like the world’s most powerful EV is running out of impressive feats.
BY ANDREW PAUL | PUBLISHED NOV 8, 2023 3:35 PM EST
To put it very simply: the Rimac Nevera electric hypercar is very, very fast. With 1,194-horsepower, a top speed of 256 MPH, and the ability to accelerate faster than an F1 racer, it’s not just one of the most powerful EVs in the world—it’s one of the most powerful cars, period. The $2.1 million Nevera has dashed past so many world records at this point that its makers are now forced to get creative in setting new ones. And they certainly have, judging from a new video released on November 7.
In addition to all its other feats, the Rimac Nevera is apparently now also the Guinness World Record holder for the “fastest speed in reverse.” How fast did it take to earn yet another laurel? 171.34 MPH—certainly an intense speed in any direction.
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