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Rosberg takes new Rimac C_Two prototype for first spin

As a keen promoter of electric mobility, 2016 F1 world champion Nico Rosberg is putting his money - lots of it - where his passion is.

Last August, Rosberg added his name to an exclusive list of 150 future owners of the Rimac C_Two, an all-electric hypercar built in Croatia by the company founded by local entrepreneur Mate Rimac.

Rosberg recently traveled to Sveta Nedelja to customize his future stunning set of wheels but also to become the first person outside of Croatia to test driver the Rimac C_Two prototype that produces 1408kW and accelerates from zero to 100km/h in less than two seconds!

The former Mercedes charger described his experience behind the wheel of the $2m hypercar as "unreal".

However lads, no need to rush over to Rimac's website to place an order as all 150 cars have already been sold!

Instead, console yourselves watching Nico test the dazzling electric creation in the video below.

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.