Listen To This New 1,070-HP V12 Come To Life

Nilu27 is developing its upcoming hypercar, featuring a 6.5-liter V12 engine built in New Zealand, which produces over 1,070 HP and revs to 11,000 rpm. The engine, with a ‘Hot V’ layout where the exhaust manifolds flow through the area between the cylinder heads, has no turbochargers. On its initial dyno run, the engine exceeded its 1,070-horsepower goal. The company’s CTO/COO, Simon Waegner, expressed excitement, stating that he has never seen a brand new engine configuration fire up and run so smoothly on the first attempt. The engine will soon be paired with a seven-speed gearbox and fitted into a car to serve as the first driving prototype. Nilu27 appears to be on the right path, with the engine becoming a reality rather than just a concept. The company’s progress is notable, given the challenges of building a car from the ground up. With the engine’s impressive performance and the company’s enthusiasm, it will be interesting to see the hypercar come to life.