This new Nilu27 V12 hypercar looks absolutely wild

A brand-new V12 hypercar has burst onto the scene and it looks like the sort of car we all dreamed about owning when we were kids.

The Nilu is the first vehicle from automotive startup, Nilu27, a new luxury marque headed up by designer, Sasha Selipanov.

And it’s quite the introduction to the industry, boasting an audacious look paired with a serious amount of engine power.

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Nilu27 is all about power and performance

Although Nilu27 is new to the game, its founder Selipanov is anything but.

He previously worked on numerous high-end supercars, including the Koenigsegg Gemera and CC850, as well as the Bugatti Chiron.

So it should come as no surprise then that the Nilu is a very special car.

Featuring a heavily sculpted lean body with gullwing doors and an exposed engine at the back, the Nilu is nothing if not head-turning. 

The car is also pretty stripped back, depending less on technological advances and more on a ‘connection’ between driver and vehicle.

“The current obsession with technology has desensitized the authentic automotive experience,” the company explains.

“Nilu27 prioritizes a raw, unfiltered connection with the machine, and that is why we have chosen to deliberately minimize our reliance on tech.”

The car’s interior follows a similar theme, making use of ‘human ergonomics, driving essentials, tactility, haptic feedback, viewing angles and, of course, occupant safety’ to create a streamlined look.

The Nilu27 hypercar packs a punch

The Nilu has a naturally aspirated 6.5 liter, 12 cylinder ‘Hot V’ engine, which was exclusively developed by New Zealand’s Hartley Engines.

That sits alongside a rare seven-speed manual transmission that is capable of producing a staggering 1,070 horsepower and 11,000rpm with a top speed of 400km/h (248mph).

And while it may look like a serious bit of kit, Selipanov insists that he wants the Nilu to be a more ‘accessible’ hypercar. 

“What is the point of the RB17 unless customers are planning on training their neck muscles every day of the week?” he asked.

“The average customer is nowhere near the realm of physical performance to be able to operate that sort of vehicle. We want to make a car that can thrill and use your senses but is ultimately accessible and enjoyable by the above-average level of talent we see among hypercar drivers.”