Denmark’s Zenvo, the maker of wiggly-winged TSR, has announced that it will work with Mahle Powertrain to create the engine for the Aurora hypercar, which it will launch on August 18. The all-aluminum and carbon fiber engine will form an integral part of the car’s plug-in hybrid powertrain. All-in, Zenvo wants the Aurora to offer 1,850 hp. The new 6.6-liter, quad-turbocharged V12 engine will be responsible for 1,250 of those horses, and will be able to rev all the way up to 9,800 rpm, it anticipates.
A completely new design, the specs and
layout of the engine are currently being developed with the help of Mahle
Powertrain. Its “Jet Ignition” system will be incorporated into the package to
ensure that it is capable of operating without needing to over fuel to protect
its internal components.
That means that the engine will satisfy
Euro 7 emissions regulations. In concert with the electric motors, and with the
help of Mahle Powertrain, Zenvo intends to make a unit that meets all
legislative emissions requirements in both Europe and the United States.
Zenvo is looking to future-proof the V12
for more than just the Aurora. The engine is being designed to be modular, with
the automaker investigating the possibility of turning it into a V8 and a V6
for other projects. It says it will also consider selling the engine to other
OEMs.
