# Mate Rimac's 2019 Tesla Thruster Idea

> Mate Rimac once considered Tesla's flying thrusters for his Nevera hypercar in 2019.
- Title: Mate Rimac's 2019 Tesla Thruster Idea · Jalopnik | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: mate rimac, nevera, tesla roadster, cold thrusters, bugatti, tourbillon v16, cars, culture, Mate, Rimac's, 2019, Tesla
- Source: Jalopnik — https://jalopnik.com/2292440/mate-rimac-considered-using-tesla-roadster-style-thrusters-in-2019
- Author: Chris Tsui
- Published: 2026-10-20T22:45:27+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mate rimac, nevera, tesla roadster, cold thrusters, bugatti, tourbillon v16, cars, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Mate Rimac thought about adding Tesla-style thrusters to his Nevera hypercar in 2019 but prioritized the Tourbillon V16 engine instead.