NILU27 Automotive: New Release & Features

daniel_coste · 2024-08-10T08:23:41Z

Explore the NILU27 hypercar: a deep dive into its design, the 1000bhp naturally aspirated V12, and collector reactions to its ambitious claims and unique aesthetic.

Daniel_coste's initial impressions of the NILU27 hypercar spark a compelling discussion among collectors, delving into the vehicle's design philosophy and ambitious performance claims. His critical eye, honed by years of observing the automotive industry, provides a valuable starting point for evaluating new entrants in the ultra-luxury segment. This article synthesizes the community's diverse perspectives on a car aiming to redefine the naturally aspirated hypercar landscape.

Personally I found this terrible, overkill...

Koenigsegg x Pagani x a mishmash of gimmicky aero-testo things. I agree with a media saying that it is "heavy metal". Sacha Selipanov took a lot of inspiration from his native soviet union and bands there too I guess.

The only -very- positive thing is the 12 cylinder made by a genius in NZ (Hartley engines).

Oh and the speed / rpm gauges at opposite left and right (what a concept ! certainly inspired by the group C era...) will demand a lot of gymnastics to the owner's eyes, resulting in some changes ?

"Founded by Sasha Selipanov, an automotive designer with prior experience at Bugatti, Genesis and most recently, Koenigsegg, Nilu27 has been teasing its first product for months now, promising to deliver an analogue, driver-focused experience.

Wild looking thing, isn’t it? Check out that front end which appears to have no lights at all until you realise they’re slender LEDs encircling those big air intakes. Its cab-forward profile and bubbly glass canopy with gullwing doors have something of a Group C racer about them. And if you think the front end’s minimalist, wait until you see the back, which is hardly there at all.

That’s to give you a better look at what’s going on under the skin. The centrepiece is a brand new, naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12, designed by Hartley Engines in New Zealand. Free of turbocharging or electrification, Nilu27 wants it to be the most powerful naturally aspirated hypercar in the world, and says it delivers over 1000bhp.

That engine is mated to a seven-speed manual gearbox, shifted via a delightful open gated arrangement. That’s not the only old-school interior fixture – there’s also a quartet of analogue dials, and a steering wheel which is – get this – round.

The suspension – also visible through that almost non-existent rear end – is a double wishbone pushrod setup, while stopping duties are handled by a Brembo carbon-ceramic system. All that power goes through Michelin PS Cup 2 R rubber.

Initially, a run of 15 will be built. It sounds like these won’t be road-legal, because the company says it’s working separately on a street-homologated version, of which 54 will be made.

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