Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Jay Leno meets Sasha Selipanov, the designer behind the Bugatti Chiron and Koenigsegg Gemera, to reveal the Nilu. This is the birth of a new car company dedicated to the analog driving experience: a naturally aspirated V12, a gated manual transmission, and zero digital distractions.
Show Notes: In this exclusive episode, Jay explores the "Nilu," a bespoke hypercar designed from the ground up to reject the industry's push toward electrification. Sasha Selipanov (Founder/CEO) and Inna Selipanov (Co-Founder/CEO) walk Jay through the stunning details of this "form follows function" machine.
Unlike modern supercars chasing top speed numbers, the Nilu focuses on the visceral emotion of driving. It features a massive 6.5L 80-degree V12 engine designed by Hartley Engines, exposed like a piece of jewelry in the rear of the chassis. With a target weight of just 1,250kg and over 1,000 horsepower, this is a fighter jet for the road.
Key Features:
Engine: Bespoke 6.5L Naturally Aspirated V12 (Hot V configuration).
Transmission: 7-Speed Gated Manual Gearbox.
Power: 1,000+ Horsepower @ 11,000 RPM.
Design: Inspired by 1960s Italian classics, F1 cockpits, and "functional beauty".
Interior: Zero screens, analog gauges, and a steering wheel designed for road feedback.
"It’s an all-analog car... we want to go away from relying on too much technology and go back to the roots." - Sasha Selipanov.
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Jay Leno meets Sasha Selipanov, the designer behind the Bugatti Chiron and Koenigsegg Gemera, to reveal the Nilu. This is the birth of a new car company dedicated to the analog driving experience: a naturally aspirated V12, a gated manual transmission, and zero digital distractions.
Show Notes: In this exclusive episode, Jay explores the "Nilu," a bespoke hypercar designed from the ground up to reject the industry's push toward electrification. Sasha Selipanov (Founder/CEO) and Inna Selipanov (Co-Founder/CEO) walk Jay through the stunning details of this "form follows function" machine.
Unlike modern supercars chasing top speed numbers, the Nilu focuses on the visceral emotion of driving. It features a massive 6.5L 80-degree V12 engine designed by Hartley Engines, exposed like a piece of jewelry in the rear of the chassis. With a target weight of just 1,250kg and over 1,000 horsepower, this is a fighter jet for the road.
Key Features:
Engine: Bespoke 6.5L Naturally Aspirated V12 (Hot V configuration).
Transmission: 7-Speed Gated Manual Gearbox.
Power: 1,000+ Horsepower @ 11,000 RPM.
Design: Inspired by 1960s Italian classics, F1 cockpits, and "functional beauty".
Interior: Zero screens, analog gauges, and a steering wheel designed for road feedback.
"It’s an all-analog car... we want to go away from relying on too much technology and go back to the roots." - Sasha Selipanov.
Shop car care and detailing supplies from Jay Leno’s Garage: lenosgarage.com/shine
» Subscribe: bit.ly/JLGSubscribe
THE BEST OF JAY LENO'S GARAGE
» Exclusive First Looks: bit.ly/JLGExclusives
» Ultra Rare Supercars: bit.ly/JLGSupercars
» Jay's Book Club: bit.ly/JLGBookClub
JAY LENO'S GARAGE ON SOCIAL
Facebook: facebook.com/JayLenosGarage
Twitter: twitter.com/LenosGarage
Instagram: instagram.com/jaylenosgarage
TikTok: tiktok.com/@jaylenosgarageofficial
ABOUT JAY LENO'S GARAGE
A new video every Monday! Visit Jay Leno's Garage, the Emmy-winning series where Jay Leno gives car reviews, motorcycle reviews, compares cars, and shares his passion and expertise on anything that rolls, explodes, and makes noise. Classic cars, restomods, super cars like the McLaren P1, sports cars like Porsche 918 Spyder and Camaro Z28, cafe racers, vintage cars, and much, much more.
#Nilu27 #V12 #ManualTransmission #JayLenosGarage #Hypercar #SashaSelipanov #NaturallyAspirated #Save TheManuals #Bugatti #Koenigsegg
