Nilu
Nilu | 2024-present
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Production Run
69
Car Type
Naturally Aspirated
Available
Programme timeline
Nilu
Announced
May 2024
Start of production
TBC
First deliveries
TBC
Overview
Sasha Selipanov NA V12 manual hypercar brand debut; full visuals May/Aug 2024, public Pebble Beach ramp 15 Aug; 15 track + 54 road planned.
Key Specifications
Engine
6.5L naturally aspirated V12 producing 1,070 HP
Power Output
1,070 HP
Top Speed
248 mph (400 km/h)
0-60 mph
2.3 seconds 0-60 mph
Legacy & Impact
The Nilu27 represents a counter-movement to the modern hypercar's evolution toward ever-increasing weight, complexity, and electronic intervention. It proves that in an age of 2,000kg hybrid hypercars with paddle shifters and launch control, there remains demand for pure, unassisted driving experiences. Sasha Selipanov's creation challenges the assumption that modern hypercars must sacrifice driver involvement for ultimate performance. The Nilu27's philosophy - 1 horsepower per 1 kilogram, manual transmission, no driver aids - creates a driving experience that recalls the great naturally aspirated supercars of the 1990s while delivering performance that matches or exceeds today's most advanced machines. The car's significance extends beyond its specifications. It represents a statement about what driving can and should be - a skill-based, immersive experience that demands respect and rewards talent. In limiting production to just 15 units, Nilu ensures that this vision remains pure and uncompromised. Each Nilu27 will likely become one of the most sought-after collector cars of its generation, representing the last stand for analog hypercar engineering.
Key Personnel
Sasha Selipanov
Founder & Chief Designer
Technical Details
- **Powertrain** - Engine
- 6.5L naturally aspirated V12 - Power: 1,070 HP @ 9,000 RPM - Torque: 860 Nm @ 7,000 RPM - Redline: 9,000 RPM - Transmission: 7-speed manual gearbox - Drive: Rear-wheel drive **Performance** - 0-60 mph: 2.3 seconds - 0-100 mph: 4.8 seconds - Top Speed: 248 mph (400 km/h) - Power-to-weight: 1,000 HP/tonne (1:1 ratio) **Chassis & Construction** - Monocoque: Carbon fiber tub - Body: Carbon fiber panels - Weight: 1,070 kg (2,359 lbs) - Suspension: Double wishbone with mechanical springs - Brakes: Carbon-ceramic discs (no ABS) - Wheels: Center-lock forged aluminum **Driver Aids** - Traction Control: None - ABS: None - Stability Control: None - Launch Control: None **Dimensions** - Length: 4,500 mm - Width: 2,000 mm - Height: 1,150 mm - Wheelbase: 2,700 mm
Full Vehicle Teardown
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Explore the manufacturing process behind Powertrain & Drivetrain.
Hartley 6.5L hot-V naturally aspirated V12
Procurement Intelligence
Moderate-High due to reliance on specialized casting foundries and high-precision machining tolerances.

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