COPENHAGEN: Zenvo Automotive is set to introduce its latest high-performance engine, Mjølner, during the ongoing Aurora development programme.
The hand-built, 6.6-litre V12 engine is designed to deliver 1,250bhp on its own, with potential output rising to 1,850bhp when paired with an electric hybrid system.
This breakthrough marks the most powerful V12 engine ever fitted to a production roadcar.
Made in collaboration with MAHLE Powertrain, the engine is produced at MAHLE’s facility in Northampton, UK, where the bespoke powerplant is built alongside its hybrid counterpart.
Extensive testing is planned following the completion of the first prototype, signalling a significant step forward for the Aurora project.
The new powerplant has been designed to not only push performance limits but also to provide an engaging driving experience, complete with an emphasis on sound and dramatic performance.
Engineered to operate at a redline of 9,800rpm, Mjølner is a purpose-built unit intended for road use rather than a compromised, motorsport-derived design.
It incorporates the MAHLE Jet Ignition system, a technology developed over a decade at MAHLE Powertrain that facilitates "Lambda1" operation, thereby ensuring compliance with current and future emissions regulations. This system is crucial for meeting the evolving global legislative framework regarding emissions.
Mjølner represents the first instance of Zenvo’s new modular engine architecture.
The platform is expected to be adapted into various configurations across future Zenvo models.
