hypercar-pebble-beach-reveal">Sasha Selipanov has officially stepped out of his Koenigsegg shadow and is making a colossal splash in the hypercar world with his newly launched brand, Nilu27. Announced with a tantalizing teaser, the brand's debut model is set to hit the streets this year, screaming its arrival with an engine that echoes pure driving pleasure.
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- Former Koenigsegg chief designer Sasha Selipanov founded the Nilu27 hypercar brand
- The teaser video reveals a jaw-dropping hypercar launching this year
- Nilu27's first hypercar boasts an internal combustion engine
Sasha Selipanov, former chief of design at Koenigsegg, has shaken the hypercar world with his new brand, Nilu27. Despite the lack of a detailed press release, the brand has leveraged a compelling social media teaser that sheds just enough light to leave enthusiasts in suspense. The Koenigsegg Gemera designer has poured his passion into a vehicle that's set to roar into existence, veering away from the digital and electric distractions that saturate today's market.
“Unfazed by digitalization, electrification, and other distractions, we're focusing on the ultimate automotive experience with a healthy dose of 'holy shit' mixed in for good measure," states Nilu27’s social media posts. This bold statement sets the tone for the brand's philosophy and hints at a visceral driving experience powered by an internal combustion engine, punctuated by the unmistakable growl heard in the teaser video.
First Hypercar Launching Soon
The teaser video also gives us a glimpse of the hypercar's jaw-dropping rear end. Highlighted by a centrally mounted triple exhaust situated high between an audacious triple-decker rear wing, the vehicle exudes raw performance. Complemented by a massive diffuser reminiscent of a Formula car, the setup screams track capability. Add to that the glass canopy, intricate suspension setup, and extravagant gullwing doors, and you've got a hypercar that blends radical design with high-end engineering.
While the aesthetics might suggest a departure from Selipanov’s Koenigsegg days, one thing is certain: Nilu27’s first masterpiece will be worth the wait. The grand unveiling is set for Pebble Beach on August 15, 2024, and the car world is holding its breath.
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Life After Koenigsegg
Selipanov brings an impressive resume to Nilu27. He spent nearly three years at Koenigsegg, contributing significantly to both the exterior and interior designs of groundbreaking projects like the Gemera and the CC850. Prior to his tenure at Koenigsegg, he served as the head of exterior design at Bugatti and chief designer at Genesis.
In 2023, Selipanov founded Hardline27 LLC, an automotive design consultancy. He's worked with several big names, including Unplugged Performance and its aftermarket accessories for the Tesla lineup. While the specifics of what Nilu27 holds in store remain under wraps, if the teaser is any indication, expectations are sky-high.