2020 Rimac C Two

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Hammond needs to drive this one!

Rimac C Two

Rimac C_Two made its debut at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show.

Technical Specifications

General: All-electric two-seat supercar
Number of units: Limited to 150 units
Homologation: Full global certification, including USA
Performance
Power: 1.408 kW / 1.914 hp
Motor torque: 2.300 Nm
Wheel torque 1st gear: 17.047 Nm
Wheel torque 2nd gear: 8.227 Nm
Acceleration 0-60 mph: 1,85 seconds
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 1,97 seconds
Acceleration 0-300 km/h: 11,8 seconds
1/4 mile time: 9,1 seconds
Top speed: 412 km/h / 258 mph
Range: 650 km NEDC
Chassis and structure
Structure: Carbon-fibre monocoque with integrated structural battery pack and bonded carbonfibre roof. Structural reinforcements and crumple-zones for front, rear and side-impact. Carbon-fibre rear subframe. Front and rear aluminium crash structures.
Suspension: Double-A-arm wishbone suspension with electronically adjustable dampers and active ride-height.
Front brakes: CCMR 390mm 6-piston
Rear brakes: CCMR 390mm 6-piston
Powertrain
Powertrain: Four independent permanent-magnet electric motors, four-wheel drive with software-controlled torque vectoring.
Rear gearboxes: Two independent two-speed gearboxes
Front gearboxes: Two independent single-speed gearboxes
Cooling: 7 independent cooling systems - all fans and pumps running on 48V
Battery
Capacity: 120 kWh
Chemistry: Lithium Manganese Nickel
Cell format: Cylindrical, 21700 form-factor
Number of cells: 6960
Maximum voltage: 720V
Cooling: Liquid
Fast charge: 250 kW DC Combo (<30 min 0-80% SoC)
On-board charging: 3-phase 22 kW
Aerodynamics
Active elements: Front diffusors, rear diffusor, rear wing, bonnet turning vane, underbody inlets and outlets
Cd in low-drag mode: 0,28
Control: Central control system coordinating torque vectoring, active aerodynamics and suspension
Safety
Airbags: Driver airbag (Steering wheel)
Passenger airbag
Side airbag (lamella bag installed in the door at belt line)
Seatbelt (complete system)
Airbag control unit (ECU) and crash sensors
Active safety: Collision risk prediction and Automatic Emergency Braking with evasive control (steering and motion planning) for collision avoidance
Dynamic systems: Torque Vectoring with traction control and stability control, integrated with hydraulic ESP and ABS system.
Structural: Pre-preg monocoque passanger cell with aluminum and carbon-fibre crash structures and deformation zones.
ADAS
8x cameras (including front stereo vision)
1 or 2 Lidar
6x radars
12 ultrasonic
Dimensions
Lenght: 4750 mm
Width: 1986 mm
Height: 1208 mm
Wheelbase: 2745 mm
Weight: 1.950 kg

https://www.netcarshow.com/rimac/2020-c_two/

 

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For when Hammond drives the C Two:

 

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Geneva gallery: new Rimac hypercar promises 0-60mph in 1.85secs

The firm’s second electric model promises astounding speed and Level 4 autonomy

The Rimac C_Two has been revealed at the Geneva motor show.

The electric car can achieve 0-60mph in 1.85secs and 0-100mph in 4.3secs from a rolling start, said the company. That puts it on a par with the forthcoming Tesla Roadster, which is claimed to do those benchmark sprints in 1.9secs and 4.2secs respectively.

The C_Two, which is only a codename, is the Croatian hypercar firm’s second model. Its first, the Concept One, which achieved 0-60 in 2.5secs, became infamous after ex-Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond crashed one of only eight cars built.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/slideshow/geneva-gallery-new-rimac-hypercar-promises-0-60mph-185secs#1

 

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Beautiful car

 

[saor]

Very nice.
Some of my favorite pics...

 

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That car probably detects Hammond and will refuse to start.

 

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Does it come with a fire extinguisher and advertising on the bottom of the car?

 

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Will it have a driving mode called: "Hammond-Proof"?

 

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Shmee has a first look

[video=youtube_share;XvjvYzzBh-k]https://youtu.be/XvjvYzzBh-k[/video]

 

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For when Hammond drives the C Two:

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No he just needs to be totally banned from driving a Rimac ever.

 

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Acceleration 0-60 mph: 1,85 seconds
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 1,97 seconds
Acceleration 0-300 km/h: 11,8 seconds

For a car weighing two tons:wtf:

Although I would assume if driven on the limit like that, the range is drastically reduced?

 

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For a car weighing two tons:wtf:

Although I would assume if driven on the limit like that, the range is drastically reduced?

Indeed. Drastic is the operative word.

 

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Those rear lights look a lot like the I8's...

 

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[video=youtube_share;_0lDQpzLkyU]https://youtu.be/_0lDQpzLkyU[/video]

 

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£1.5m Rimac C_Two hypercar sells out in three weeks

The Croatian firm’s second electric model promises to be astoundingly quick and offers Level 4 autonomy

Rimac has confirmed that its second electric model, the C_Two, has sold out just three weeks after it was revealed.

A spokesman said at the New York motor show that all 150 examples of the model, which can achieve 0-60mph in 1.85sec and 0-100mph in 4.3sec, have now been spoken for. It costs from 1.7 million euros, which equates to about £1.5 million at current exchange rates. The average buyer is said to have added 500,000 euros worth of options.

The model's performance puts it on par with the Tesla Roadster, which is claimed to do those benchmark sprints in 1.9sec and 4.2sec respectively.

The C_Two is a follow-up to the Concept One, which achieved 0-60mph in 2.5sec and became infamous after ex-Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond crashed one of only eight cars built.

This new model uses a 120kWh lithium battery and develops 1888bhp and 1696lb ft of torque. It has an electric motor at each wheel, allowing for four-wheel drive. It uses a pair of independent single-speed gearboxes to drive the front wheels and a pair of two-speed carbon-clutched gearboxes for the rear wheels. This allows the C_Two to make use of “its prodigious torque”, said Rimac.

The car employs all-wheel torque vectoring, coupled with huge 390mm carbon ceramic brake discs and six-piston calipers on both front and rear axles.

The largely carbonfibre model features double wishbone suspension with electronically controlled dampers and active ride height.

Capable of a top speed of 258mph, Rimac claims that new liquid-cooled thermal management systems mean the car is capable of two full laps of the Nürburgring at full power “with negligible drop in performance”. An inability to perform consistently is a criticism often levelled at electric performance cars.

The C_Two has a claimed range of 404 miles on an NEDC cycle and can be charged to 80% capacity in less than 30 minutes.

The two-seater also features Level 4 autonomous driving – one level off full autonomy – as well as artificial intelligence.

On-board systems use facial-recognition cameras to unlock the car and let the driver start it without a key. The car then attunes itself to the driver’s mood by recognising various inputs and adapts accordingly. This could be by playing soothing music or adjusting the car’s dynamics for a more pliant ride.

As part of its autonomous capability, the C_Two’s systems can load selected race tracks in real time, offering guidance on racing lines, braking/acceleration points and steering inputs.

The hypercar uses a carbonfibre monocque with bonded carbon roof, integrated battery pack and rear carbon subframe. Crash strucutres are formed from carbon and aluminium and the body itself is

The C_Two will go into production later this year.

While Rimac develops its own cars, it is also a supplier for many car makers including Aston Martin, for which it is providing the Valkyrie hypercar’s hybrid system.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...15m-rimac-ctwo-hypercar-sells-out-three-weeks

 

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Rimac: We will build our name as a serious hypercar manufacturer

Croatian firm has ambitious plans for its new electric hypercar while continuing to supply tech for the likes of the Aston Martin Valkyrie

The steady rise in the car industry of Croatian firm Rimac is illustrated not only by some of its clients – Aston Martin and Koenigsegg, for starters – but also by its own ambitious hypercar plans.

Its new C_Two electric hypercar has astonishing performance – 0-60mph in 1.85sec, outdoing the already crazy figures of its predecessor, the Concept One – and its production numbers will be 1775% of the previous car's. Only eight Concept Ones were made, but there will be 150 C_Twos.

Head of sales Kreso Coric told Autocar the C_Two had almost sold out just weeks after being revealed at the Geneva motor show in March. The remaining few are being held back for some of its 12 dealers worldwide, which are not yet fully established.

Reaction to the £1.5 million car, whose working title of C_Two will be replaced, has “exceeded all expectations”, said Coric. Between 75 and 105 of the 150 cars will go to the US and, on average, options add another £430,000 to the starting price. Favourite extras include clear carbonfibre and customised leather.

This new model uses a 120kWh lithium battery and develops 1888bhp and 1696lb ft of torque. It has an electric motor at each wheel, allowing for four-wheel drive. It uses a pair of independent single-speed gearboxes to drive the front wheels and a pair of two-speed carbon-clutched gearboxes for the rear wheels.

Although Rimac is building a name for itself as a hypercar maker in its own right, it is best known as a supplier for niche performance cars, such as the Aston Martin Valkyrie, Koenigsegg Regera and Jaguar’s recent electric E-Type Concept Zero, plus a number of other unnamed, higher-volume manufacturers.

We asked Coric about Rimac’s current success and future plans.

Did you change your 0-60mph target for the C_Two when Tesla revealed its Roadster, which is claimed to achieve 0-60mph in 1.9sec?

“We never meant to go below 2.0sec. Then the Tesla Roadster came out with these crazy figures, which they never backed up. We don’t like to be compared with Tesla, because it’s a completely different category, but it’s a mindset because it’s electric like us.

“Because of all this hype around Tesla, [Rimac CEO] Mate Rimac really challenged our engineers. We wanted to beat that result, but we didn’t want to come out with it until we were certain that it was achievable.

“The car was planned with a single-speed gearbox but, to achieve 0-60mph in 1.85sec, it needed a two-speed gearbox. We came up with a completely new solution, which is taken from Formula 1 technology. So on the rear motors we have a pair of two-speed gearboxes with flat gears, which will make the car incredibly noisy – and enable the car to do that acceleration. The front wheels each use a single-speed gearbox. It will do 0-62mph in 1.95sec and 0-186mph in 11.8sec.”

Why is it so important to beat major rivals on acceleration?

“We care so much about acceleration because we can prove to ourselves that we can be at the front edge of technology. We can be the first ones that did it. It’s about making technology that will deliver these kind of performances. If the car doesn’t work or isn’t bought, then it’s very difficult to sell technology as a supplier. It’s a showcase. And so it is a big deal for us. It is very important for us that we repeat these tests and simulations. Now it’s a matter of delivering.

“The first mule cars will be finished in the second half of this year and then we’ll make 18 prototypes next year. The start of production will be January 2020, and we’ll build four cars a month in the new factory.”

Why are you tabling level four autonomy for the C_Two?

“We don’t have the V8 sound like our rivals. We have to come up with something else. We cannot fight with the big guys, but we had to come up with other features that can make this car fun.

“A lot of car makers keep forgetting about the fun factor, especially with supercars. They are too complicated now. They are great cars, but some take 10 minutes to get into. We wanted to build a car focused on the driver: you jump in the car, press the button and drive.

“For example, the driving coach mode is directly connected to the autonomous driving system, which will help any driver enhance his skills on the track. Even if you are an inexperienced driver and you want to go fast, this system will show you the ideal trajectory and give you audio guidance, but if you are about to lose control, it can also correct errors.

“Level four is a long way off, though. It is a lot of engineering and a lot of challenges. We have a completely new team working on it. Real geeks.”

What will you call the C_Two?

“It’s so difficult, you know. How do you pick a name? I was talking to some industry guys who said: ‘Just get drunk and sit round a table and come up with the name. Then in the morning, it’s done.’ So most likely, we are going to get drunk! No, we hired an agency to come up with a name because we want to build a story. I’m not the happiest with the name as it is.

“The Concept One was called that because it was just a learning project. We never meant to sell it. But the crash [The Grand Tour’s Richard Hammond crashed a Concept One] happened and we got lucky with that. We sold three cars that day. It was the best marketing ever. Of course, it was scary and serious and it could have ended in a different way and we could have ended up needing a new job.”

What’s your game plan?

“We don’t want to be perceived only as an OEM supplier. We want to build our name in the car industry as a serious hypercar manufacturer. Right now, it is very difficult because we are so young. But we will never go into mass production. There will be no more than 500 cars for each model. The framework I see is for between 80 and 200 cars.

“At the moment, 90% of our revenue comes from supplying technology. In future, it might be that two-thirds is supply and a third our own car business.

“Where we see ourselves as a supplier is providing design solutions and hardware. For vehicle control units, we will do gearboxes, motors, batteries. We want to be a manufacturer of tens of thousands of these in future. At the moment, it’s a thousand, but by 2020 we’ll achieve tens of thousands. Until two years ago, we were considered prototypers. We want to be an industry player. We will never compete with Magna or Bosch, but we want to be specialised in this niche.”

What future technologies are you working on for yourself and as a supplier?

“We are mostly focused on batteries and battery management systems. It’s that software that manages the work of the battery. That’s where the difference is. When you will cool down the battery. How you will cool it down. Which cell to start cooling first. Should we cool in segments? It’s a competition of algorithms between us and competitors.

“It’s really crucial, especially with performance cars. We are making sure that owners of the C_Two are electronically limited to 10 drag races per day, because otherwise it just puts too much pressure on the batteries.

“The biggest progress is happening in charging times right now. This year, all of our times for up to 80% have been below 20 minutes.”

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...-build-our-name-serious-hypercar-manufacturer

 

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It Turns Out Richard Hammond’s Rimac Crash Was Good Marketing For The Company

The company’s head of sales, Kreso Coric, has called Hammond’s crash “the best marketing ever.”

Almost a year ago, on June 10, 2017, Richard Hammond cheated death during a hillclimb event held in Hemberg, Switzerland when he lost control of a Rimac Concept One, rolling it a few times before coming to a stop with the wheels facing the sky. He did suffer some injuries, but he is all good now.

That day turned out to be rather profitable for Rimac as Coric admitted they sold three cars the very same day.

When life gives you lemons… You know how it goes but Coric was very concerned about the incident and proceeded to state that “it was scary and serious and it could have ended in a different way and we could have ended up needing a new job.”

https://www.zero2turbo.com/2018/05/...crash-was-good-marketing-for-the-company.html

 

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Porsche acquires 10% stake in Rimac

Porsche and Rimac are expected to work together on emerging electric tech

Porsche has bought a 10% stake in Croatian electric hypercar maker Rimac for an undisclosed amount.

The move is announced as Porsche gears up to launch the Taycan, its first full-electric car, amid an industry shift towards full electrification.

It’s thought that Porsche made the investment with the aim of using Rimac’s electric powertrain technology in its future models, while it will help Rimac grow by supplying its powertrain and technological components to other companies.

“We feel that Rimac’s ideas and approaches are extremely promising, which is why we hope to enter into close collaboration with the company in the form of a development partnership,” said Porsche board member Lutz Meschke. “By developing the purely electric two-seaters super sports cars, like the Concept One or C Two, as well as core vehicle systems, Rimac has impressively demonstrated its credentials in the field of electromobility.”

Porsche’s announcement focused on Rimac’s expertise in high-voltage battery tech and EV powertrains that it stands to gain from the deal.

Rimac CEO Mate Rimac said: “This partnership now is an important step for Rimac on our way to become a component and system supplier of choice for the industry in electrification, connectivity and the exciting field of advanced driver assistance systems.”

The move is the latest in a series of strategic investments in the car industry to accelerate progress in electric vehicles. Earlier this year, Geely CEO Li Shufu bought a stake of just under 10% in Daimler for an estimated £6.4 billion to further Geely’s EV efforts.

The Taycan arrives in 2020 and will be available in several variants, based on a shared architecture named J1. It’ll be Porsche’s first EV in its 70-year history, although the brand will increase its zero-emissions offerings over time, culminating in its core model, the 911, going electric.

Mini, Vauxhall, BMW, Skoda, Seat and others are all preparing to launch electric-only cars in the coming two years, either as derivatives of existing models or stand-alone vehicles in their own right.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/porsche-acquires-10-stake-rimac

 

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Rimac reveals bespoke C_Two California with champagne holder

One-off California edition gets bright blue paint and custom champagne and champagne flute holders on the interior

Rimac has revealed a one-off C_Two customer car ahead of its debut at Pebble Beach later this week.
The C_Two California gets bright blue paint on the outside, plus a holder for two six-litre bottles of champagne, while there's a holder for two champagne flutes inside.

Mechanically, it’s unchanged over the regular C_Two. The blue is a new paint colour for Rimac, however, and a new set of wheels also features.

The C_Two accelerates from 0-60mph in 1.85sec and from 0-100mph in 4.3sec. Its 120kWh battery allows a range of 404 miles on the NEDC cycle, while power output is claimed to be 1888bhp and torque 1696lb ft. A 258mph top speed is also claimed.

Almost all of the 150-unit production run sold out in the three weeks after the car’s official debut at the Geneva motor show earlier this year.

Each car costs around £1.5 million, although Rimac sales boss Kreso Coric revealed to Autocar that buyers add an average of £450,000 of options to their car. The California buyer's champagne additions will have been part of this.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/rimac-reveals-bespoke-ctwo-california-champagne-holder