From Jalopnik · Chris Tsui · · 50s
Mate Rimac's 2019 Tesla Thruster Idea
Mate Rimac once considered Tesla's flying thrusters for his Nevera hypercar in 2019.
In brief
Mate Rimac once considered Tesla's flying thrusters for his Nevera hypercar in 2019. Mate Rimac thought about adding Tesla-style thrusters to his Nevera hypercar in 2019 but prioritized the Tourbillon V16 engine instead. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
2019 thruster idea
Mate Rimac considered adding tesla roadster-style thrusters to his nevera hypercar in 2019.
“Lots of people asked us if we ever considered something like that, and you would be surprised. The answer is actually yes.”
Static downforce project
Rimac showed an email from 2019 about 'static downforce' inspired by gordon murray's brabham bt46b formula 1 car from 1978.
2020 thruster plan
Rimac planned to add cold thrusters to the nevera by 2020 for under one second 0-60 acceleration and flying capability.
Tourbillon priority
Rimac prioritized the tourbillon v16 naturally aspirated engine over thruster development after taking over bugatti in 2021.
The main idea
Mate Rimac thought about adding Tesla-style thrusters to his Nevera hypercar in 2019 but prioritized the Tourbillon V16 engine instead.
