Nilu27, a project from designer Alexander Selipanov who hails from Russia, introduced its first concept car, the Nilu hypercar. The news was shared directly on the manufacturer’s site, signaling the brand’s entry into the high‑performance arena.
The hypercar is pitched as a benchmark in power among non-hybrid machines, boasting a naturally aspirated 6.5‑liter V12 that exceeds 1000 horsepower and delivers strong torque. The engine was developed with input from Hartley Engines, a prominent partner based in New Zealand. A seven‑speed manual transmission is paired with this powertrain, emphasizing driver engagement as a core feature. Acceleration is blistering, reaching 100 kilometers per hour in under three seconds, with a top speed projected at 400 kilometers per hour, placing it among the fastest production cars in the world.
Manufacturing plans call for sixty nine units in total, with most versions designed for use on public roads. The official presentation is scheduled for August 15, and deliveries are anticipated to begin in 2026, subject to ongoing development and regulatory approvals.
Alexander Selipanov is a designer with a background spanning work for brands such as Lamborghini, Bugatti, and Koenigsegg. He was born in Georgia, relocated with his family to Moscow in the early 1990s, and now operates professionally from the United States, contributing to design programs across continents.
The Bugatti Bolide previously set records with its braking system, a benchmark built by Brembo engineers. The brakes are praised for their performance, matching the caliber of components used in Formula 1 and top‑level endurance prototypes, underscoring Brembo’s role in high‑end automotive engineering.
On the Bolide, the braking hardware features front calipers with eight pistons per unit, mounted in two monobloc configurations. Each caliper actuates four high‑performance pads measuring 25 millimeters, paired with carbon discs sized 390 by 37.5 millimeters. These brakes represent some of the largest carbon‑ceramic units ever produced. At the rear, the system mirrors the front with two more monobloc eight‑piston calipers. Each brake disc weighs roughly 3.1 kilograms when assembled, and Brembo supplied custom master cylinders and brake fluid tailored for this setup, reinforcing the depth of engineering behind the Bolide’s braking response.
These details illustrate a broader trend in hypercar development, where braking systems are as crucial as the powertrains themselves in delivering safe, controllable performance at extreme speeds. The Bugatti program continues to influence modern projects, including efforts to balance raw speed with precise, reliable stopping power for road and track applications.