Sasha Selipanov | NILU - A New V12 Manual Hypercar

<p>Sasha Selipanov is the founder of NILU27 (<a href="https://nilu27.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nilu27.com</a>/), a new hypercar company focused on delivering an engaging manual V12 experience. Sasha shares his incredible journey, from designing icons like the Bugatti Chiron, Lamborghini Huracán, and Genesis Essentia, to his latest venture with NILU27, where he aims to reshape the hypercar landscape.</p><br><p>We explore Sasha’s design philosophy as he talks about balancing the artistry of classical beauty with modern engineering, his hands-on approach to design, and his vision for analog, emotionally-driven sports cars. Hear stories from his remarkable journey through car design, including major stops at Bugatti, Lamborghini, Genesis, and Koenigsegg. Sasha shares insights into the creation of the Gemera and CC850 at Koenigsegg, and how those experiences inspired him to pursue his lifelong dream of crafting a hypercar that prioritizes emotion over sheer numbers. Discover the passion behind NILU’s vision for redefining the modern hypercar and the car Sasha has always wanted to create.</p><br><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nilu27_official/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/nilu27_official/</a></p><br><p>Enjoy,</p><br><p>Sam</p><br><p>Show Notes:</p><br><p>00:00 The Allure of Classic Sports Cars</p><p>02:47 Sasha Selipanov: A Journey in Car Design</p><p>06:06 The Competitive Nature of Exterior Design</p><p>08:57 The Chiron Project: A Designer's Perspective</p><p>12:14 Reflections on Design Choices</p><p>15:08 Heritage vs. Innovation in Car Design</p><p>17:57 The Koenigsegg Experience: A Dream Realised</p><p>20:53 Designing the Gemera: Challenges and Triumphs</p><p>24:13 Creating a New Hypercar: The Vision Behind Nilu27</p><p>27:04 The Shift from Numbers to Emotion in Car Design</p><p>39:47 The Shift in Automotive Values</p><p>42:06 Beauty and Experience in Car Design</p><p>45:55 The Joy of Manual Driving</p><p>49:49 Craftsmanship vs. Industrial Production</p><p>54:34 Market Dynamics and Customer Interest</p><p>01:00:21 The Future of Manual Cars</p><p>01:02:21 Innovative Designs and the Cybertruck</p><p>01:10:27 Personal Favorites and Dream Cars</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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