The Nilu Is The 1,000 HP Anti-Electric Supercar
It’s an antidote for electrification.
A new startup automaker called Nilu27 has revealed its first model. The Nilu was created by company founder Sasha Selipanov, who has previously worked as a designer for Bugatti, Lamborghini and Koenigsegg.
It was built to deliver an analog experience in a digital world and will first be manufactured in California by prototype and small volume vehicle specialist Aria Group, before production ramps up in a yet to be revealed location.
An initial run of 15 track versions will be sold at a yet to be announced price, and the car will make its debut at the upcoming Monterey Car Week, but here’s what we know so far:
CLASSIC STYLING
Selipanov says the car draws inspiration from the classic Le Mans racers of the 1960s from the days of Ford v Ferrari.
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A NATURAL
The Nilu is powered by a naturally aspirated 6.5 liter V12 that was designed specifically for it by Hartley Engines and features a 12-into-1 “hot v” exhaust made from Iconel.
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FOUR FIGURES
The mid-mounted engine is exposed to the elements and produces more than 1,000 hp.
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LIGHTEN UP
The Nilu combines a carbon tub for the passenger compartment with ceramic-coated aluminum subframes and weighs a scant 2,600 pounds.
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FLEX
It rides on a racing-style double wishbone suspension with pushrod actuated springs and shocks.
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IT HAS WINGS
Gullwing doors look good, but also offer easy access to the the cabin that’s tucked into the center of the vehicle.
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THREE’S A CROWD
There is seating for just two and the interior features analog gauges and physical switches and knobs instead of digital displays and touchscreens. The only screen is for the legally required backup camera feed, but it also functions as a video rearview mirror that’s helpful in a mid-engine vehicle.
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SHIFTY
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a seven-speed manual transmission that has a gated shifter with an old-school lockout lever for reverse.
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WHO CARES HOW FAST?
Nilu27 hasn’t released any performance figures and says that’s not the point. Sure, it’ll be fast, but it’s not meant to be the fastest car, it’s meant to be the best car.
