Rimac is sharing more information about the real-world testing programme of the C_Two electric hypercar.
The first batch of prototypes have been tested since spring on vehicle dynamics, powertrain and safety, with the Croatian company now entering the final development phase, with pre-production to launch in early 2020.
Rimac will produce a total of 17 prototypes, each for different testing purposes, ranging from chassis rigidity to high-performance “autonomous driving” development.
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“We are working hard to shape this car exactly how we imagined it: a new breed of hypercar that unlocks the extreme performance of the electric drivetrain and new driving experience for the driver,” said Mate Rimac, Founder and CEO of Rimac Automobili.
“At the same time, it will be a technical masterpiece from an engineering point of view,” he added. “The C_Two will have a new driver feel, highly-communicative handling and first-class dynamics that will define our new car – we want this car to be intuitive and usable, yet sharp and capable. This process of testing and refinement is crucial to ensure we deliver on our promises – driving the C_Two will be something quite different.”
Rimac Automobili will reveal the final production version of the C_Two at the Geneva Motor Show this March, with the first customer deliveries set to launch at the end of 2020. Rimac will also reveal there the final name of its new electric hypercar, leaving the C_Two for the concept versions we’ve seen so far.
The production version of the Rimac C_Two will have some differences from the concepts of 2018 and 2019, featuring improvements in design, ergonomics and performance, according to the company. Production will be limited to 150 units, with each one priced from $2.4 million (2.2 million euros).
The new electric hypercar is expected to offer a combined 1,888 HP (1,914 PS) and 1,696 lb-ft (2,300 Nm) of torque from its four electric motors, which draw energy from a 120 kWh battery pack. Rimac’s electric missile will feature all-wheel torque vectoring and a “uniquely adaptable” all-wheel drive system. 0-60 mph (96 km/h) is done in a claimed 1.85 seconds while top speed will be set at 258 mph (412 km/h).