Castrol partners with Zenvo Automotive for lubricant supply

Castrol has announced a technical partnership with Danish hypercar manufacturer Zenvo Automotive. Castrol is collaborating with Zenvo as it approaches the final stages of pre-production development for its hybrid hypercar, the Aurora. Castrol will power the new Aurora with fluid solutions – encompassing engine oil, engine coolant, battery thermal management fluid, brake fluid, and gearbox oil. 

Powered by a 6.6-litre quad-turbocharged V12 engine developed in collaboration with MAHLE Powertrain and paired with a triple electric motor system, the Aurora produces up to a combined 1,850 horsepower. The Aurora will be available in two models: the road-focused, all-wheel-drive Tur and the track-focused, rear-wheel-drive Agil, with only 50 units of each model being built. 

Zenvo has elected to use Castrol EDGE 0W-40, which meets?Castrol’s HYSPEC technical standard, a benchmark for measuring the performance of its hybrid engine oils across the unique challenges of hybrid operation: contaminants, engine intermittency and system inefficiencies. 

Castrol ON EV Thermal Fluid will be used for battery cooling, enabling ultra-fast charging and helping to extend the life of the battery1. Castrol Radicool SF has been chosen as the preferred engine coolant to help ensure the Aurora’s 6.6-litre V12 powerplant remains at optimum operating temperature in all conditions. To facilitate consistent braking response from 240mph+, Castrol React SRF Racing brake fluid will engage the carbon ceramic?callipers, while Castrol Transmax Limited Slip LL 75W-140 is being used to ensure the seven-speed hybridised automatic transmission delivers reliable and ultra-fast shifts. 

“This partnership reflects a shared focus on redefining what’s possible – blending performance, precision and innovation to drive the future of mobility. It also forms part of Castrol’s ongoing commitment to advancing high-performance hybrid technology with our products being engineered to meet the rigorous demands of a highly innovative vehicle such as Aurora,” said Chris Lockett, Senior Vice President, Electrification and Castrol Technology. 

Jon Gunner, Chief Technical Officer at Zenvo Automotive added, “Castrol has established itself as a world-leading name in the automotive industry over the decades, and the team works at the highest levels, consistently delivering results on road and track. With a pioneering approach and creative collaboration, Castrol is the natural fit as technical partner to Zenvo, and the new Aurora programme. We are looking to reset the benchmark with the technical and performance values, delivering engagement for the driver at every stage of performance. The seamless transition of power delivery is something Castrol has helped perfect, and this partnership will be an intrinsic part of Aurora.”