With twice the power of a Formula 1 car, the ability to hit 60 mph in under two seconds and a $2.4 million sticker price, the new Rimac Nevera should intimidate even an experienced hypercar owner. Yet the automaker’s 33-year-old founder, Mate Rimac, intended his masterpiece to be a highly usable, no-fuss grand tourer.

What country is Rimac from?

Sveta Nedelja, Croatia
Rimac Automobili/Place founded

Rimac Automobili (pronounced [rǐːmats automobǐːli], \’Ri-mats\) is a Croatian car manufacturer headquartered in Sveta Nedelja, Croatia, that develops and produces electric sports cars, drivetrains and battery systems. The company was founded in 2009 by Mate Rimac.

How did Mate Rimac make his money?

Using the money he earned from the awards he won with his iGlove, Rimac bought his first car at the age of eighteen, a used BMW E30 323i in white. He would frequently use the car in motor racing until one day its engine exploded.

What is an electric hypercar?

Yes, Ariel. Builders of the Atom and Nomad, taking on the big scary world of electric hypercars. The stats are mad: 1,180bhp and 0-100mph in 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 155mph. It will weigh just 1,500kg, and feature four electric motors, each of which delivers the same power as a supercharged Type R motor.

Does Hyundai own Rimac?

The Rimac Group itself is owned by Porsche (24%), Hyundai (12%), founder Mate Rimac (37%), and other investors that own the remaining 27%. “Porsche and Rimac have agreed to set up a joint venture that incorporates Bugatti,” Porsche said.

Was Bugatti sold to Rimac?

On July 5 his Rimac Automobili—the tech and supercar company he founded in his garage—announced a joint venture with Porsche AG to take control of Bugatti. According to the terms of the deal, Rimac holds a 55% stake in Bugatti-Rimac while Porsche owns the remaining 45%.

Did VW sell Bugatti to Rimac?

Under the deal announced on Monday, Bugatti will be transferred to a new joint venture 55% owned by Rimac and the remaining 45% owned by Porsche—the VW Group unit currently responsible for Bugatti and owner of a 24% stake in Rimac. …