275 km/h in reverse. A new supercar is here, and it’s a slap in the face to Ferrari.
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Electric Supercar Rimac Nevera
Recently Broke the Top Speed Record for Reverse Driving
Faster than Most Cars Driving Forward
Since their inception, humans have longed for speed. Ever since the invention of the automobile, attempts to create the fastest carhave never ceased, and some have even achieved fame by challenging and setting new records, albeit sometimes through unfortunate accidents. Driving a fast car is a challenge in itself, hence establishing the world record for the fastest automobile is considered a drama in its own right.
However, there’s a unique company that seeks to break records in various fields beyond simply achieving the highest speed. That company is Croatia’s electric vehicle manufacturer ‘Rimac Automobili (hereafter referred to as Rimac). Rimac is gaining attention for setting a unique new record, as it holds various world records not only in the electric vehicle sector but also across all mass-produced vehicles.
Article by Journalist Lee Jung-hyun
Recorded 171.2 mph in Reverse
Why is High-Speed Reverse Difficult?
On the 7th (local time), Rimac announced that its supercar Nevera reached a speed of 171.2 mph in reverse at the Papenburg automotive testing facility in Germany. As a result, the Rimac Nevera was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records as the fastest car in reverse. The previous record was 102.6 mph set by the Caterham 7 Fireblade in 2001.
Most cars have their reverse speeds electronically limited. This is because the vehicle’s movement becomes very unstable when speed is applied in reverse, as the front wheels are responsible for steering. Even vehicles without a reverse speed limit device find it difficult to go fast in reverse due to the limitations of the gear ratio.
Challenge Possible Because It’s an Electric Car
Said It Was an Expected Result
Rimac said it was able to set a new record thanks to the unique drivetrain structure of the Nevera. In electric cars, the electric motor, which is fixed to a single gear, transmits power, so theoretically, the maximum speeds for forward and reverse are the same. The Nevera, in particular, is equipped with four electric motors, and power is transmitted through a pair of gearboxes located at the front and rear wheels.
Matija Renić, the principal engineer of the Rimac Nevera, explained, “When we were developing the Nevera, we thought it could become the fastest car in the world in reverse, and it actually did.” He added, “Although it is not suitable for reverse in terms of aerodynamics, cooling, and driving stability, we discussed how fun it would be to try this once. We ran our own simulations and found that theoretically, we could exceed 149.7 mph.”
Set 23 Records in One Day
Top Speed in Forward Drive is Also No. 1 Among Electric Cars
Goran Drndak, Rimac’s test driver, said, “It took some time to get used to driving in reverse, but I was able to adapt soon.” He further explained, “I moved the steering wheel gently to prevent the balance of the car from collapsing, and I carefully watched the braking point while driving.”
Meanwhile, the Rimac Nevera set 23 world records in acceleration and deceleration categories in May. These included the time it takes to reach 248.5 mph from a standstill and the time it takes to reach each 62.1 mph segment, as well as the time it takes to come to a complete stop from each speed. The top forward speed was recorded at 257.8 mph, making it the fastest mass-produced electric car in existence.
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