Nilu27 arrives with a sexy V12 hypercar featuring gullwing doors and 7-speed manual

Let’s welcome the arrival of the new supercar maker, Nilu27. It is a brand founded by the designers of Koenigsegg and Bugatti, Sasha Selipanov.

The first model revealed is NILU. Unlike using overly advanced or complex technologies, such as turbo or hybrid, NILU comes with a naturally-aspirated V12 engine and a manual gearbox. This is a hypercar for purists.

However, not everything about this hypercar is old-school. Within its carbon fiber monocoque chassis, it features an aluminum-tubular subframe.

The V12 engine is from Heartley Engines based in New Zealand, with a 6.5-liter capacity. Nilu27 claims it “will rev like an electric motor.”

Unlike most engines with intake within the “V” and exhaust outside, the airflow in this V12 engine is reversed. Individual throttle bodies are located outside, with exhaust exiting above and inside the “hot V.”

The Inconel exhaust uses a 12-to-1 configuration and is produced using 3D printing. Specific power is not stated, but Nilu27 claims this V12 generates “more” than 1,000hp.

Nilu emphasizes responsiveness in its hypercar. Hence, the gear lever is in the form of a pole and has a special locking mechanism to prevent accidental engagement of reverse gear.

Additionally, there are no excessive buttons in the Nilu. No steering wheel buttons, and no driving modes. The only screen is integrated into the rearview mirror to enhance rear visibility.

The seats are fixed, while other parts such as the pedal box, headrest, and side mirrors can be manually adjusted using specially engineered switches and buttons.

Underneath, it has a double-wishbone and pushrod suspension, supported by 20- and 21-inch rims with central locks, and wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2R tires. The brakes come from Brembo.

Nilu says only 15 launch edition NILU units will be produced, but does not state whether they are street versions. The company also mentioned it is planning to build 54 “road homologation” units, which means the initial 15 units may be track-only versions.

This hypercar will make its first appearance at Pebble Beach during the Monterey Car Week event on August 15. NILU will be assembled in Irvine, California before its production is shifted overseas.