There is a range of common adjectives that come to mind when we think of V12 engines. "Smooth" is one, evidenced by engines like the V12 that powers the ultra-luxe Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II.

A gentleman racer on Cosworth's board and a veteran of high-performance development at Ford and Land Rover have joined forces to start a car company. The upcoming Hameedi Venturo is billed as "the ...