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New Spykers Appear at British Motor Show
 
Although it had its first appearance at the Geneva Motor Show last March, the Spyker C8 Aileron is now making its U.K. debut. And that’s a good enough excuse to show some pics of this awesome hand-built supercar. The C8 Aileron will utilize the same 400 horsepower V-8 from Audi that is in use in the other C8 models. This is the second generation of C8s for the Dutch carmaker. The Aileron updates the C8 line with more interior room through a longer wheelbase, 40% better torsion rigidity, and an available automatic transmission. Also at the British Motor Show will be the C12 Zagato concept car. This car incorporates the W-12 from Audi, making 500 horsepower. This debuted over a year ago in Geneva, and Spyker has been tempting us with it ever since. So until we can get our hands on the real thing, enjoy the photo gallery. C8 AileronC12 Zagato Concept This week in brief
2008 Audi Q7 V12 TDI quattro2008 Audi Q7 Coastline Concept2008 Pininfarina Sintesi2009 Volkswagen Scirocco2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-42008 Audi R8 TDI Le Mans2008 Renault Megane Coupe2008 Seat SportCoupe BocanegraMazda2 Three-Door2009 Jaguar XKR-S2009 Toyota IQ2009 Aston Martin DB92008 Spyker C8 Aileron2009 Infiniti FX50.
2008 Spyker C8 Aileron
Spyker unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show the C8 Aileron its second generation C-line sports car. The C8 Aileron will come with both a manual as well as an automatic gearbox. The C8 Aileron will be priced at €199.990,00 for the manual version and €207.990,00 for the automatic version.  The Aileron will continue to use the Audi 4.2 litre V8 that delivers 400 hp and a peak torque of 480 Nm. This state-of-the-art 5 valve 4 cam engine is now mated to a 6 speed Getrag manual or a 6 speed automatic ZF gearbox. This is the first time a Spyker is available with such an automatic gearbox as standard equipment. The C8 Aileron can hit a top speed of 187 mph.  With the increased wheelbase (10cm / 4.5 inches) the doors grew by the same length allowing for more comfortable in- and egress. The first generation cars have split side windows which were not optimal in terms of sealing (wind noise and water management). The Aileron has single pane side glass that drops when the door is opened and closed, creating improved comfort level. The rear diffuser was redesigned for improved functionality. The redesigned rear lights are LED units. The outside mirrors were redesigned and the cone is mounted on two turbine fan blades, standard in body colour (but available in polished aluminum as an option). Press release after the jump. Full story 560 hp Spyker C8 Double12 S for sale
The Spyker C8 Double12 S we are talking about in here is a very unusual one. First because it looks a lot like the Maserati MC12. But that’s not all.  The car is capable of 560 hp. If you compare this to the standard 400 hp from a regular C8 Double12 S, you have to admit that’s pretty impressive. This amazing C8 Double12 S is available for sale in Ukraine at "only" 260,000 Euro and has only 450 kilometres on the odometer. Spyker LWB C8 Laviolette to be unveiled in Geneva
Spyker will unveil at the Geneva Motor Show in March the C8 Laviolette long-wheelbase (LWB) version. Next to it there will be the D12 sports SUV, the C8 Laviolette GT2R race car (that will be racing at Le Mans) and a regular production C8 Spyder SWB. Full story
Jet Li driving a Spyker
"War" (Rogue) will be released on August 24. Is a movie featuring Jet Li and Jason Statham. You will say "So what!", but that means you do not know that in the movie Jet Li is driving a Spyker C8 Spyder!.
Introducing the Spyker C8 Spyder - motoring for true individuals
Powered by 400hp of growling V8 engine this super-lightweight all-aluminum two seat sports car roars to 60mph in less than five seconds and hurtles beyond 180mph, all the while surrounding the occupants in one of the most daring and exotic interiors available on any production car. Leather from the finest supplier in the motor industry; dashboard instruments uniquely crafted by the master watch-maker Chronoswiss; exposed gear linkage and racing pedal box hewn from solid aluminum billet; (...) > Full story
Spyker crashes on goning to AutoSalon
Altough I wished, Dutch is not one of my current languages. But, as far as I understood, a 300.000 euro Spyker C8 Spyder crahed while going to an Auto Salon in Brussels. It seems that the driver didn’t respect the red light and turned to fast to the right; he end up in the grass. The driver was fortunately unhurt. The car was entirely made by hand.
Spyker C8 Spyder Police Car
As you can know it is now in fashion for supercars to become police cars. In Italy there is a Lamborghini Gallardo as a police car, in Germany a Porsche 911 Carrera S customized by TechArt. Now Netherlands is on the list too as Spyker created a C8 Spyder supercars for the Frevoland police. The price for the cars was arround $340000 (arround $425000
2000 Spyker C8 Spyder
All aluminum hand built, mid-engined sports car with aerodynamic ground effect and electrically operated single hinge tilting doors. Interior trimmed in Connolly leather. Luggage compartment in front and rear, including two made-to-measure Connolly leather suitcases. F1 approved safety fuel bags integrated in left and right inner chassis members are optional. Full story
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