Rimac Automobili has defied the
skeptics and become one of just a small handful of supercar startups hit the
mainstream. Because the brand’s C_Two hypercar has almost sold out within
three weeks of its premiere.
The fact
that only eight production units were built meant the brand was still very much
a niche player in the industry. However, thanks to the C_Two’s popularity, we
think Rimac can now count itself alongside the likes of Koenigsegg and Pagani
as one of the few hypercar firms to make a run of it.
Whereas Koenigsegg redefined performance with the
international combustion engine and Pagani pushed the boundaries of
craftsmanship, Rimac is leading the charge in high-performance electric cars.
In fact, it supplies batteries for the Koenigsegg Regera and will create the
hybrid system of the Aston Martin Valkyrie.
Speaking at the New York Auto Show with Autocar,
Rimac head of sales Kreso Coric said almost all of the 150 units planned for
production have been accounted for. What’s more amazing is that the C_Two
starts at US$ 2.1 million and on average, buyers are spending over US$ 600,000 on
options.
The C_Two has
captured the attention of enthusiasts with its insane 1,888 hp and 1696 lb-ft
electric powertrain. The Croatian company claims this results in a 0-96
km/h time of 1.85 seconds, 0-160 km/h in 4.3 seconds and a 412 km/h top speed. Thanks to the 120 kWh battery pack, Rimac says the C_Two
has a range of 650 km on the NEDC cycle.
The C_Two is also the first hypercar to adopt a
serious level of autonomy. In fact, Rimac says that its eight cameras, a pair
of LiDARs, six radar emittors, 12 ultrasonic sensors, and a precise GPS enable
support for Level 4 self-driving.
