Mate Rimac, the 33-year-old Croation founder of Rimac Automobili is floating some crazy ideas for the company’s new-found asset Bugatti, when a takeover deal is finalised in the coming weeks. Last month we reported on a new joint venture that resulted in the formation of Bugatti-Rimac, which will be headquartered […]
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Bugatti-Rimac joint venture confirmed; Porsche 45%, Rimac 55%
Porsche and Rimac have confirmed they have agreed to a new joint venture, resulting in the formation of Bugatti-Rimac. It will be headquartered in Croatia with founding to be established in the fourth quarter of this year. Porsche says Rimac will hold a 55 per cent share in the new […]
Rimac Nevera debuts as production C_Two; 1427kW, 0-100 in 1.97 seconds
Rimac, the manufacturer of ultra-exclusive and mind-bendingly fast electric hypercars, has lifted the lid on its latest creation called the Nevera. The name comes from the strong, unexpected storms in the Mediterranean that bash Rimac’s home country of Croatia, which the company says is fitting for its latest creation that […]
Rimac C_Two undergoes extreme weather tests in climate chamber (video)
Development of the insane new Rimac C_Two electric supercar is now in its final stages. The Croatian company has confirmed the model is undergoing a global homologation program, which means it will be available across international markets. A prototype example has been subjected to extreme climate conditions to ensure it […]
Porsche invests €70m in Rimac, increases stake to 24%
Rimac, one of the up and coming and soon-to-be powerhouses of the electric vehicle landscape, has just announced an extended business deal with Porsche. Porsche is increasing its stake in the Croatian tech company to 24 per cent. Porsche originally invested in Rimac back in 2018, buying itself at 10 […]
Rimac C_Two development includes electromagnetic testing (video)
Rimac is putting the final touches on its incredible C_Two electric hypercar before customer deliveries commence next year. Testing has now moved on to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) to make sure the car operates as it should in our increasingly connected world. Vehicle testing these days isn’t just about driving test […]
596kW Hyundai RM20e revealed, co-developed with Rimac
Hyundai N division is demonstrating its electrified powertrain capabilities, today unveiling the RM20e Racing Midship Sports Car concept. Although it is just a concept, it does give us a potential preview of a future Hyundai N performance system for a road car – observe the number plates on this show […]
Rimac C_Two production car debuting in 2020, testing continues
Rimac is getting ready to introduce its second super-fast electric car, with the C_Two. However, before it hits the market it is fine-tuning the setup with vigorous prototype testing. The Croatian company sent out some photos onto its Facebook page showing a prototype undergoing tests at the Nardo Technical Center […]