The Nevera, driven by test driver Goran Drndak, recorded a staggering high speed of 275.74 km/h (171.34 mph) in reverse.
The Rimac Nevera, an electric hypercar from Rimac Automobili, has been inducted into the Guinness Book of World Records for having the fastest reverse speed. The Nevera, driven by test driver Goran Drndak, attained a blistering high speed of 275.74 km/h (171.34 mph) in reverse, a performance observed and validated by a Guinness World Records representative. The event broke the record at the Automotive Testing Papenburg facility in Germany, adding to Nevera’s already strong resume.
Matija Renic, Rimac’s Chief Program Engineer, disclosed the inspiration for the concept, saying, “It occurred to us during development that Nevera would probably be the world’s fastest car in reverse, but we kind of laughed it off.” The Nevera’s aerodynamics, cooling systems, and stability were not initially designed for high-speed reverse travel, therefore this bold endeavor deviated from traditional design concerns.
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The Nevera had already smashed more than 20 acceleration and braking records at the German testing center, which served as the proving ground for this unprecedented performance. Renic pointed out that prototypes suggested that speeds of up to 150 mph were achievable, but the crew went into an unknown area to test the Nevera’s stability in reverse.
The test driver, Goran Drndak, described his experience, mentioning the distinct sensation of rushing backward at tremendous speed. “On the run itself, it definitely took some getting used to,” he said. “You’re facing straight out backward, watching the scenery flash away from you faster and faster, feeling your neck pulled forwards in almost the same sensation you would normally get under heavy braking.”
The unprecedented achievement of the Nevera was made possible by its ingenious drivetrain, which has four independent motors that move the car in the direction they are rotating. Due to the lack of a standard gearbox, the same motors that propelled the Nevera to a world record-breaking 256 mph forward earlier this year can now produce comparable thrust in reverse, defying aerodynamic constraints.
The Guinness World Records official formally validated the new highest speed in the reverse record, which surpassed Darren Manning’s 2001 record of 165.08 km/h in a Caterham 7 Fireblade.
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