Thursday, July 10, 2025 · 0 min read
Rimac Nevera R Breaks 24 New World Records, Verified by Dewesoft Measuring Instruments
In 2023, Dewesoft proudly validated 23 world speed records set by Rimac’s Nevera electric supercar. Using Dewesoft measurement equipment and support from our onsite team, we captured and verified all data related to top speed, acceleration, and deceleration runs. Two years later, we returned to the high-speed oval test track at ATP Papenburg, Germany, to test the upgraded, sportier version of the classic Nevera, the Nevera R.
The Nevera R set a new benchmark by breaking 24 performance records. Among the most notable was its dramatic improvement in the 0–400–0 km/h acceleration and braking test. It also delivered faster acceleration across various speed milestones and set a new top speed record for electric vehicles.
Breaking the records
Rimac Nevera R Destroys 24 World Records | 0-400-0 in 25.79s!
Some of the Nevera R’s new benchmarks include the following record-breaking acceleration, braking, and top speed figures, showing improvements over previous Rimac performance results:
| Metric | Record Time | Improvement |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 1.66 | 0.08 |
| 0–100 km/h | 1.72 | 0.09 |
| 0–100 mph | 2.96 | 0.25 |
| 0–200 km/h | 3.95 | 0.47 |
| 0–300 km/h | 7.89 | 1.33 |
| 0–200 mph | 9.25 | 1.61 |
| 0–400 km/h | 17.35 | 3.96 |
| 100–200 km/h | 2.22 | 0.37 |
| 200–250 km/h | 1.65 | 0.35 |
| 200–300 km/h | 3.89 | 0.9 |
| 0–100–0 km/h | 3.32 | 0.67 |
| 0–200–0 km/h | 8.58 | 0.27 |
| 0–300–0 km/h | 14.49 | 1.19 |
| 0–400–0 km/h | 25.79 | 4.14 |
| 0–250–0 mph | 26.2 | 5.21 |
| Quarter mile | 7.9 | 0.35 |
| Standing mile | 19.71 | 0.88 |
| Top speed | 431.45 km/h (268.2 mph) | — |
The measurement equipment
To measure the record-breaking performance, Dewesoft engineers used the same measurement systems that Rimac employs in the development of new electric vehicles.
NAVION i2 – a navigation system for precise measurement of speed, position, and vehicle orientation.
SBOX – a rugged industrial data recorder that provides clear data visualization to the driver.
SIRIUSi-9xCAN – data acquisition for capturing and decoding digital in-vehicle data, capable of simultaneously recording hundreds of channels across up to nine high-speed CAN bus interfaces.
The entire measurement process was monitored both live and remotely, enabling real-time observation of results during the drive, including acceleration, deceleration, and speed.
After the successful tests, Dewesoft application engineer Matjaž Strniša commented:
Making these high-level measurements is always thrilling, and the pressure mirrors the excitement of the first Rimac record measurements in 2023. It's a true pleasure to collaborate with the Bugatti Rimac team; their engineering excellence is a testament to our region's global standing in ultimate engineering, which fills me with immense pride.
The Nevera R
The Rimac Nevera R is a more focused, performance-oriented version of the original Rimac Nevera. While both cars share the same carbon-fiber monocoque chassis and four-motor electric drivetrain layout, the R introduces several key updates designed to enhance track performance. It features a new 108 kWh battery pack with lower internal resistance, replacing the 120 kWh unit in the standard model. This enables improved power delivery and thermal efficiency during sustained high-performance driving.
The total system output has also been increased. The R version produces 2,107 hp, compared to the original model’s 1,914 hp. Despite this power increase, the Nevera R is approximately 35–40 kg lighter than the standard car, thanks to revised components and optimizations throughout the vehicle.
Aerodynamic changes include a redesigned front splitter, updated rear diffuser, and a new two-part active rear wing. Together, these elements significantly increase downforce at high speeds, improving grip and stability. The cooling system has also been enhanced to support more consistent performance in demanding conditions.
The suspension has been revised, and a new torque vectoring software update further refines the handling. The Nevera R rides on specially developed Michelin Cup 2 R tires and uses copper-free carbon-ceramic brakes for improved track durability.
The high-speed test track - Papenburg
Independent of automotive manufacturers, ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg GmbH operates one of the largest automotive proving grounds in the world. The entire area spans approximately 780 hectares and is situated in northwestern Germany. ATP offers 75 km of test tracks with excellent conditions for conducting comprehensive vehicle and component tests with passenger cars and commercial vehicles. This is a place where the top tuning companies dedicated to setting speed records take their fastest automobiles off public roads. The oval high-speed track has a total length of 12.3 km.
The team Teamwork behind the record-breaking performance
The Croatian automotive manufacturer Bugatti Rimac, led by CEO Mate Rimac, designs and manufactures the Nevera under the Rimac Automobili brand. The Rimac Group is developing high-performance electrification, electronics, and software solutions for the world’s largest OEMs. Based in the outskirts of Zagreb, Croatia, with locations throughout Europe, Rimac currently employs over 2,000 people. Bringing together the most advanced hypercars in the world, the Rimac Group is the majority shareholder of Bugatti Rimac and the sole stakeholder of Rimac Technology.
Slovenian company Dewesoft is a technology and market leader in data acquisition systems. Virtually every major automobile manufacturer uses their products to test whole vehicles, components, and subsystems. Dewesoft instruments are also heavily used by organizations such as NASA, ESA, SpaceX, and thousands more across the aerospace, industrial, and energy sectors. Their major product lines include SIRIUS high-speed DAQ instruments, KRYPTON ruggedized and modular instruments, IOLITE industrial and real-time control systems, OBSIDIAN embedded dataloggers, and advanced sensors like NAVION i2 GNSS and INS systems, and the DC-CT high-speed, high-bandwidth current sensor.
Take a look behind the numbers in Rimac’s past record runs.
