Spyker cars 56k warning

[stradale]

Spyker was a Dutch car manufacturer in the early 20th century. In 1903 they built the first six-cylinder (60 hp in 1903!) four wheel drive car. In 1925 the company ceased trading.



The name Spyker reappeared in recent years. First car to be shown was the C8 Spyder.







Second was the C8 Laviolette, the coupé named after a Belgian engineer who designed cars for the original Spyker firm.





The roadgoing version of the Le Mans car, the C8 Double 12S, was the third car.



I hope this post hasn't been done before. I will try to post some stats about the cars as well.

[stradale]

From the website of Spyker http://www.spykercars.com

THE SPYKER C8 IS AN ADVANCED MID-ENGINED TWO-SEAT SPORTS CAR, CHARACTERISED BY LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTION AND THE PURITY OF ITS DESIGN, WITH AN UNCOMPROMISING ENGINEERING PACKAGE DEVELOPED FROM SCRATCH.

THE ULTRA-STIFF SPACE FRAME IS MANUFACTURED FROM ALUMINIUM SHEET AND EXTRUSIONS. THE HANDCRAFTED BODY PANELS ARE SUPPLIED BY COVENTRY PROTOTYPE PANELS FROM THE U.K. USING CORUS ALUMINIUM AND HYLITE MATERIAL. KONI PROVIDES THE C8'S SPECIAL SHOCK ABSORBERS TO F1 SPECIFICATION.

THE CAR NOT ONLY FEATURES ELECTRICALLY OPERATED TILTING DOORS WITH AN EXTREMELY STRONG AND LIGHTWEIGHT SINGLE POINT ALUMINIUM HINGE , BUT ALSO FULLY-OPENING FRONT AND REAR BODY SECTIONS WHICH REVEAL THE C8’S DELECTABLE ENGINEERING DETAILS. THESE INCLUDE FULLY-ADJUSTABLE, INDEPENDENT FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION IN STAINLESS STEEL WITH UNIQUE SPYKER-MADE COMPONENTS. MASSIVE 14” AP DISC BRAKES WITH 6-POT CALLIPERS PROVIDE STOPPING POWER. THE SPYKER C8 SPYDER AND C8 LAVIOLETTE ARE PROPELLED BY AUDI’S STATE-OF-THE-ART 4.2 LITRE ALL-ALUMINIUM V8. THIS IS ARGUABLY THE MOST COMPACT AND RELIABLE ENGINE OF ITS KIND, FEATURING HIGH-TECH DETAILS SUCH AS 5-VALVE CONFIGURATION. IN THE C8 IT IS MATED TO AN AUDI MANUAL 6-SPEED TRANSAXLE POWERING THE REAR WHEELS, A SEQUENTIAL 6-SPEED GEARBOX IS OPTIONAL.

THE WHOLE CONCEPT CONJURES UP SPYKER’S GOAL OF ACTIVE COMPETITION AT LE MANS AND OTHER ENDURANCE RACES IN 2002 AND BEYOND. FOR THIS PURPOSE, THE SPYKER C8 DOUBLE12R, FEATURING A STUNNING CLOSED RIVETED BODY, WAS UNVEILED AT THE FRANKFURT INTERNATIONAL MOTORSHOW (IAA) ON 11 SEPTEMBER 2001, FOLLOWED BY THE ROADVERSION, THE SPYKER C8 DOUBLE 12S, SHOWN TO THE PUBLIC FOR THE FIRST TIME DURING THE FACTORY’S OPENING ON MARCH 21, 2002.

EVERY SPYKER ENGINE IS DYNO TESTED, CERTIFIED AND TUNED AS PER THE CUSTOMER’S REQUEST. ENGINE POWER OUTPUT MAY VARY FROM 400 (STAGE I) TO 450 BHP (STAGE II), DEPENDING ON THE STATE OF TUNE FOR THE C8 SPYDERS AND C8 LAVIOLETTES. THE SPYKER C8 DOUBLE 12S MAY BE ORDERED WITH UP TO 620 BHP IN THE HIGHEST STAGE OF TUNE (STAGE V). SPYKER HAS DEVELOPED AN ADVANCED ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WHICH INCLUDES DRIVE-BY-WIRE AND VARIOUS PERFORMANCE OUTPUT OPTIONS DEPENDING ON THE INTENDED USE OF THE CAR. THERE IS A SAFETY ELEMENT TO THIS SYSTEM, SINCE IT ALLOWS OWNERS TO REDUCE POWER VERY CONSIDERABLY IN THE EVENT THAT THE CAR IS DRIVEN BY A LESS EXPERIENCED DRIVER. THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ALLOWS FOR DATA LOGGING AS AN OPTION.

THE SPYKER C8’S PERSONALITY IS FURTHER ENHANCED BY A NUMBER OF UNUSUAL AND EYE-CATCHING INTERIOR FEATURES. MOST NOTICEABLE, PERHAPS, ON ENTERING THE CAR IS THE DASHBOARD AND INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DESIGN OF THE INSTRUMENTATION IS REMINISCENT OF THOSE FOUND IN AIRCRAFT, REFLECTING THE SPYKER COMPANY’S BRIEF BUT PRODUCTIVE AVIATION HERITAGE. ONCE SEATED BEHIND THE CONTROLS, DRIVERS WILL APPRECIATE THE REMARKABLE DESIGN OF THE GEAR LEVER, SO SHAPED TO HIGHLIGHT THE UNUSUAL SHIFT MECHANISM THAT ADDS TO THE UNIQUENESS OF THIS MOTOR CAR. THE SPYKER C8 ALSO FEATURES A UNIQUE IN-HOUSE DESIGNED DECENTRALISED WIRING SYSTEM, WHICH COMBINES SIMPLICITY WITH RELIABILITY AND USES SELF RESETTING FUSES THROUGHOUT.

LUXURY AND PERFORMANCE ARE FURTHER ENCAPSULATED IN A NUMBER OF OTHER INTERIOR FEATURES, SUCH AS THE TASTEFUL INCORPORATION OF ALUMINIUM DESIGN ELEMENTS AS WELL AS THE EXCLUSIVE CONOLLY LEATHER TRIM. EVERY SPYKER IS FITTED WITH FOUR POINT FULL RACE HARNESS SEATBELTS BY WILLANS WHICH ARE CONNOLLY LEATHER TRIMMED. A SPYKER CAN ONLY BE STARTED WHEN THESE SEATBELTS ARE FASTENED WHICH IS AN IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE. (NOT IN USA). ALLOY BUCKET SEATS ARE AN OPTION. OWNERS MAY ORDER EVERY CONCEIVABLE BODY COLOUR TO THEIR OWN TASTE AS WELL AS LEATHER TO MATCH. PHILIPS XENON HEADLIGHTS ARE ONE OF THE UNLIMITED NUMBER OF OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO OUR CUSTOMERS.


Specs C8 spyder
BODYWORK SPYKER C8 SPYDER
FULL ALUMINIUM 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.

ENGINE DESIGN
FULL ALUMINIUM AUDI V8 ENGINE (TYPE S8) WITH 90-DEGREE BLOCK ANGLE. NATURAL ASPIRATION THROUGH EIGHT INJECTION THROTTLE BODIES. FOUR OVERHEAD CAMSHAFTS AND FIVE VALVES PER CYLINDER. STAINLESS STEEL 4-INTO-1 HIGH PERFORMANCE EXHAUSTS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE ENGINE. CAPACITY : 4172 CC
POWER : 298 KW (400 HP) (STAGE I)
TORQUE : 480 NM
MAXIMUM REVOLUTIONS : 7500 RPM


TRANSMISSION
SEQUENTIAL OR MANUAL SIX-SPEED GEARBOX WITHOUT ELECTRONIC INTERVENTION. REAR WHEEL DRIVE, WITH OPTIONAL LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL. SWITCHABLE ASR (TRACTION CONTROL)
AND ABS.

CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
ALUMINIUM SPACE FRAME CLAD WITH ALUMINIUM PANELS CARRIES FULLY
ADJUSTABLE F1-STYLE INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION IN STAINLESS STEEL, WITH KONI IN BOARD SHOCK ABSORBERS. UPRIGHTS CNC MACHINED FROM SOLID BILLETS OF ALUMINIUM.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DECENTRALISED WIRING SYSTEM

BRAKE SYSTEM
TWIN-CIRCUIT BRAKE SYSTEM WITH ADJUSTABLE BRAKE BALANCE. 6-PISTON
ALUMINIUM BRAKE CALLIPERS AT THE FRONT, 4-PISTON ALUMINIUM BRAKE CALLIPERS AT THE REAR WITH VENTILATED BRAKE DISCS. BRAKE DISC DIAMETER, FRONT AND REAR, 356/330 MM.

WHEELS AND TYRES
FORGED ATS ALLOY RIMS WITH CENTRAL LOCKNUTS
FRONT TYRES : 225/40ZR 18 (DUNLOP SPORT)
REAR TYRES : 255/35ZR 18 (DUNLOP SPORT)
MAGNESIUM SPYKER 19” AEROBLADE™ WHEELS ARE OPTIONAL


SIZES AND WEIGHTS KERB WEIGHT : 1000 KG (2204 LBS)
WHEELBASE : 2575 MM (101")
FRONT TRACK : 1400 MM (55")
REAR TRACK : 1580 MM (62")
LENGTH : 4185 MM (165")
WIDTH (EX MIRRORS) : 1880 MM (74")
HEIGHT : 1080 MM (42")
FUEL TANK CAPACITY : 100 LITRES (22 GALLONS)


PERFORMANCE SPYKER TOP SPEED : 300 KM/H (187 MPH)
ACCELERATION : 0-100 KM/H IN 4.5 SECONDS (0-60 MPH IN 4.5 SECONDS)


PRICES C8 SPYDER : FROM EURO 215.000,- (EXLUSIVE ANY TAXES AND EX FACTORY)

The C8 Laviolette's specs marginally differ from those of the C8 Spyder. The Laviolette is a little bit lighter and therefore faster

Specs of the C8 Double 12

BODYWORK SPYKER C8 DOUBLE 12
FULL ALUMINIUM LIGHTWEIGHT RIVETED BODY. ADJUSTABLE REAR WING OPTIONAL FOR THE C8 DOUBLE12S

ENGINE DESIGN
FULL ALUMINIUM SPYKER ROAD / RACE V8 ENGINE WITH 90-DEGREE BLOCK ANGLE. NATURAL ASPIRATION THROUGH ROLLER BODIES.

SPYKER DOUBLE12R
CAPACITY : 3999 CC
POWER : 358 KW (450 BHP) WITH LE MANS
TORQUE : 425 NM
MAXIMUM REVOLUTIONS : 7500 RPM


SPYKER DOUBLE12S
CAPACITY : 3999 CC
POWER : DEPENDING ON CUSTOMER’S REQUIREMENTS,
FIVE ENGINE OUTPUTS ARE AVAILABLE
400 BHP (STAGE I)
450 BHP (STAGE II)
500 BHP (STAGE III)
550 BHP (STAGE IV)
620 BHP (STAGE V)
MAXIMUM REVOLUTIONS : 9500 RPM


TRANSMISSION
SPYKER SIX-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX WITHOUT ELECTRONIC INTERVENTION. REAR WHEEL DRIVE.

CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
ALUMINIUM SPACE FRAME WITH INTEGRATED ROLL CAGE. SAFETY FUEL BAG OF 100 LITER CAPACITY IS SITUATED CENTRALLY IN THE SPACE FRAME. FLAT CLOSED UNDERSIDE AS PER RACE REGULATIONS.
FULLY ADJUSTABLE INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION, COMPLETE WITH KONI IN BOARD SHOCK ABSORBERS. UPRIGHT CNC MACHINED FROM SOLID BILLETS OF ALUMINIUM.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
C8 DOUBLE12R: RACE WIRING HARNASS
C8 DOUBLE12S: DECENTRALIZED WIRING SYSTEM

BRAKE SYSTEM
TWIN-CIRCUIT BRAKE-SYSTEM WITH ADJUSTABLE BRAKE BALANCE. 6-PISTON
ALUMINIUM BRAKE CALLIPERS AT THE FRONT, 4-PISTON ALUMINIUM BRAKE CALLIPERS AT THE REAR WITH VENTILATED GROOVED BRAKE DISCS. BRAKE DISC DIAMETER C8 DOUBLE12 R, FRONT AND REAR, 380 MM AND FOR THE C8DOUBLE12S, FRONT AND REAR, 356/330 MM.

WHEELS AND TYRES
FORGED 18” ALLOY RIMS, MAGNESIUM 19”SPYKER AEROBLADE ™ WHEELS WITH CENTRAL LOCKNUTS ARE OPTIONAL FRONT TYRES : 27/65-18 (DUNLOP)
REAR TYRES : 27/68-18 (DUNLOP)

SIZES AND WEIGHTS



SPYKER DOUBLE12R
KERB WEIGHT : 1100 KG
WHEELBASE : 2675 MM
FRONT TRACK : 1470 MM
REAR TRACK : 1680 MM
LENGTH : 4585 MM
WIDTH (EX MIRRORS) : 1980 MM
HEIGHT : 1255 MM
FUEL TANK CAPACITY : 100 LITRES

SPYKER DOUBLE12S
KERB WEIGHT : 1215 KG
WHEELBASE : 2675 MM
FRONT TRACK : 1470 MM
REAR TRACK : 1680 MM
LENGTH : 4585 MM
WIDTH (EX MIRRORS) : 1980 MM
HEIGHT : 1195 MM
FUEL TANK CAPACITY : 100 LITRES



PERFORMANCE SPYKER

SPYKER DOUBLE12R
TOP SPEED : IN EXCESS OF 315 KM/H
ACCELERATION : 0-100 KM/H IN LESS THAN 4 SECONDS

PRICES DOUBLE12R: FROM € 300.000 (EXCLUSIVE TAXES AND EX FACTORY) DEPENDING ON CLIENT’S SPECIFICATIONS


SPYKER DOUBLE12S
TOP SPEED : DEPENDING ON DESIRED ENGINE POWER BETWEEN 300 KM/H (187 MPH)(STAGE I) AND 345 KM/H (215 MPH)(STAGE V)
ACCELERATION : 0-100 KM/H IN 4.5 SECONDS (STAGEI) OR 3.8 SECONDS (STAGE V)

PRICES C8 DOUBLE 12: FROM € 265.000 (STAGE I) TO € 350.000 (STAGE V)(EXCLUSIVE TAXES AND EX FACTORY)

[draak666]

The first pic is brilliant. Folks showing off their car.

[dis3as3d]

IMO the car is too cluttered.

[stradale]

The first time I saw pictures of the Spyder I wasn't too impressed. The first chance I got to see one was in february of 2001 at the AutoRAI in Amsterdam and they completely blew me away. They look so much better in real life. The detailing is astonishing. I spent nearly an hour looking at them (Spyder and Laviolette), dicovering new details all the time. No wonder Jay Kay ordered a Spyder after he saw it.

I'm also impressed with all the luxury while the weight is still low at 1100 kg.

The Double 12 doesn't really do anything for me. The rear end is simply too long. It's done for aerodynamic purposes. After all, when it comes to racing form follows function.

My personal favourite is the Laviolette.

[sbbs]

It's very nice indeed. I don't know if any of you guys have the promo video of the C8 Spyder. It took me countless days to finish from Kazaa. The video is nice, shows the car in action. The growling sound of the V8 as well. Also the closer interior shot. Very nice. For those who haven't watch it, I'll send it to you if you want.

[draak666]

There are a few promo videos on their site http://www.spykercars.nl/ . This should go faster than Kazaa

[cho_888]

i have come around to the looks of this car, i have that video to bad you dont get to hear it!

[1zippo1]

I like this car, but I wish I knew more about it. Too bad we don't have a video of JC or Tiff driving it. I remember Tiff testing it a couple of years back. But I only saw the last minute or so, and it was till a prototype. He said he liked the styling and the noise of the car, but handling wise it was still far from the likes of Ferrari or Porsche.

1100kg and the top version has 630 hp if I rember correctly, that's very impressive, in fact that's a better power/weight ratio then any other production car except the F1LM.

[mendocino]

hum.. well everybody knows I like that car quite a lot as I got it as sig...

I like the design very marine-architecture, very pure. engine is a audi one so it souldn't break too quickly!

I love the sound too, roarry!!

It would be a great idea JC testing this beautifull car... I don't even know if he knows it exist...

[twboy1999]

nice car

how much hp do they have??
sorry i was 2 laz to read through them all

[stradale]

The C8 Spyder and C8 Laviolette have 400 hp and the C8 Double 12 ranges from 400 up to 620 hp (with maximum rpm of 9500!), depending on the wish of the customer. I bet if you pay up you can get your Spyder or Laviolette tuned to 620 as well.

I remember Tiff driving the prototype. That one needed some work, the handling and cooling weren't completely sorted out. EVO drove it too and, bearing in mind it was still a proto, they were impressed with it too. Too bad I didn't see any tests with them anymore after that. Production is well under way now, so it should all be sorted.

[troskap]

I'm not sure if I'm in a brain-drain moment, but didn't Spyker race one car in LeMans, this last race? I was curious to know how they did?

[stradale]

Spyker was 30th overall and 10th in GT. It wasn't good, but that was clear from the start because they still have too much restrictions. They have to get production numbers up. At least they finished the race. Last year the car did not make it to the finish.

They raced at Sebring too in 2002 and 2003. I don't know the result of Sebring 2002, but in 2003 they had to retire in the 7th of the 12 hours.