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Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85, 2009

Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85, 2009






Spyker introduces the Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 of which a maximum of 24 production slots are being offered. The LM85 has been designed in the spirit of the Spyker Squadron GT2 (LMES) race cars and sports a GT2 inspired livery. The Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 is named after the starting number of the GT2 cars Spyker has had at Le Mans since 2002.

The Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 specification list is exhaustive with exclusive elements incorporated. All 24 LM85 owners are special guest during the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June 2009. Furthermore, a special Chronoswiss 24 Hours Pilot Watch is part of the offer.

The Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 is an advanced mid-engine, two-seat sports car. It is characterized by a lightweight all aluminium body construction and an uncompromising engineering package. The powertrain of the Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 is the all aluminium Audi 4.2 Litre V8 engine producing 400 bhp. This is paired to a manual six-speed Getrag gearbox, driving the rear wheels with a Drexler limited slip differential. The use of aluminium parts and other lightweight materials results in an impressive power-to-weight ratio and underlines the GT2 racing heritage of the LM85.

Based on the Spyker C8 Laviolette GT2R, the racing characterisitics of the LM85 are numerous, such as the structural aluminium chassis, GT2 livery (Burnt Almond Orange with Gun Metal 'S' logo), side mirrors in gun metal, a carbon fibre rear spoiler, and GT2 windscreen streamer. Behind the black powder coated alloy wheels, black AP Racing 6 piston brake calipers with AP Racing logo appear.
The ample use of black leather and alcantara, which is originally meant to reduce light reflection during racing, has been finished with orange contrast stitching and characterizes the unique interior of the Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85.

On request, Chronoswiss dials and switches can be installed and are virtually identical to the Chronoswiss 24 Hours Pilot Watch every LM85 owner receives with his car. The black floor mats are made of fire protective material, finished with orange piping and the LM85 logo embroidered.

Pilot Watch

Every Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 owner receives a special edition Spyker Chronoswiss 24H Pilot Watch with orange crocodile strap. The serial number of the car will be engraved on the case of this exquisite time piece.
Le Mans VIP Weekend

Racing is of key importance to Spyker as it breeds the brand and highlights the endurance and performance capabilities of our cars. Spyker therefore has had its own factory race team since its inception in 2000: Spyker Squadron. In 2009 Spyker Squadron will participate in the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the seventh time. The 24 Hours of Le Mans is a unique event for both racing fans and drivers. As part of the LM85 offering all Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 owners are invited to celebrate and experience the 24 hours of Le Mans 2009. During this VIP Hospitality weekend, Spyker hosts the owner and guest at the most famous sports car endurance race, held on the "Circuit de la Sarthe".

Exterior Features:

* Body colours: Burnt Almond Orange with Gun Metal "S" logo
* Side mirrors in Gun Metal
* GT2 carbon fibre rear spoiler in Burnt Almond Orange
* Spyker GT2 windscreen streamer
* Towing eye and towing ring in orange
* Charcoal tinted polycarbonate roof panels
* Aluminium front body gurney
* 19" Black Aeroblade Wheels with central wheel nut
* Black AP Racing logo'ed calipers

Interior Features

* Airbag steering wheel trimmed in black alcantara and black perforated leather grab areas; orange stitch
* Dashboard top panel trimmed in black alcantara; orange stitch
* Centre tunnel and sills trimmed in black quilted alcantara; orange stitch
* Knee area dashboard and glove box trimmed in black quilted leather; orange stitch
* Door panels in black leather; quilted inlays in black quilted alcantara; orange stitch
* Roof upholstery in black alcantara
* Trunk panels in black quilted leather; orange stitch
* Fire protective floor mats in black; orange piping; LM85 logo embroidered
* Dashboard instrument panel in turned aluminium
* Personalised LM85 serial plaque
* Spyker logos in head rests
* Extinguisher system mounted at passenger's side
* Special engine covers (silk black)
* Whisper mode operated exhaust system

Additional Features

* Spyker Chronoswiss 24H Pilot Watch with orange crocodile strap; LM85 serial number engraved
* Exclusive Spyker VIP Hospitality 24H LeMans 2009 weekend

Optional Features

* Sticker set 1 (number 85, driver's name and national flag)
* Sticker set 2 (Complete 2009 LeMans sponsors)
* Chronoswiss dials and switches
* Car cover; black with orange piping; LM85 serial number embroidered
Safety & Security

* Driver's airbag steering wheel
* 3 Point restraining system, integral steel seat-belt support structure
* Remote-controlled central locking system
* Alarm system with immobilizer
* Bi-Xenon headlights

Technical Specifications

* Body & Chassis
o Frame: Structural Aluminium Space Frame
o Body: Full aluminium body
o Suspension: Fully independent and adjustable aluminium wishbone suspension Koni F1 Shock Absorbers, Eibach Springs, anti roll bar
o Active safety: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
o Brake Calipers: Aluminium AP Racing calipers
o Brake discs (front - rear): Ø356 mm (14") - Ø330 mm (13") AP Racing
o Pistons (front/rear): 6/4 AP Racing
o Wheels (front - rear): 8,5J x Ø19" - 9,5J x Ø19"
o Tyres (front - rear): 235/35 R19 - 265/30 R19
o Rear spoiler: Fixed wing

* Engine & Transmission
o Engine type: Mid-mounted V8, 40 Valve
o Engine capacity: 4172 CC (254.6 cu in.)
o Maximum Power: 298 Kw (400 hp)
o Maximum torque: 480 Nm
o Maximum revolutions: 7500 rpm
o Fuel Injection System: Multi-Point with Electronic Ignition
o Differential: Drexler Limited Slip Differential
o Gearbox: Synchromesh 6-Speed Transaxle, Getrag manual gearbox

* Dimensions
o Wheel base 2575 mm (101")
o Front track 1400 mm (55")
o Rear track 1580 mm (62")
o Length 4185 mm (165")
o Width ex mirrors 1880 mm (74")
o Height 1245 mm (49")
o Kerb weight 1275 Kg (2805 lbs)
o Weight distribution: front / rear 43% / 57%
o Specific Power: kg/hp 3.125
o Max. Allowable Weight 1500 kg
o Max. Allowable Weight in trunk 50 kg

* Consumption (in accordance with Dir. EC/1999/100)
o Urban cycle: 19,0 L/100 km
o Extra urban cycle: 10,0 L/100 km
o Combined: 13,3 L/100 km
o CO2 emission 315 g/km

* Consumption US (in accordance with US EPA guidelines)
o Urban cycle: 13 mpg: Expected range for most drivers 12 to 18 MPG
o Extra urban cycle: 18 mpg: Expected range for most drivers 16 to 24 MPG
o Combined: 15 mpg

* Tank capacities
o Fuel tank: 60 litres (15,9 gallons)
o Engine oil: 8 litres (2,1 gallons)
o Engine coolant: 20 litres (5,3 gallons)

Spyker C12 Zagato, 2008

Spyker C12 Zagato, 2008






The Spyker C12 Zagato is an all aluminium rear wheel drive sports car, based on the Spyker C12 Spyder. The C12 is powered by the 6.0 liter, 12 cylinder, 500 bph W12 engine from Volkswagen AG and accelerates from 0-100 km (0-60 mph) in 3.8 seconds. The Spyker C12 Zagato is equipped with a six-speed manual or automatic gear box with F1 style shifting, Chronoswiss instruments and a Zagato designed full leather interior with brushed aluminium instrument panel. The C12 Zagato has an aluminium body with stainless steel roof rails and has many F1 derived design details such as an F1 nose, air scoop, chimneys, mirrors, rain light, fuel flap and diffuser. It has a panoramic roof that features the Double Bubble, a typical Zagato style element. The Spyker C12 Zagato has a length of 4.5 m, a width of 2.02 m excluding mirrors, a height of 1.25 m and weighs 1480 kg. The fuel tank capacity is 70 litres (15.4 gallons). Top speed is 310 km/h (193 mph).

"All Spyker cars have their own very unique style: the aeronautical retrospective style co-exists with craftsmanship and elegance. The new Zagato body becomes even more unique, aggressive and sensual at the same time. It features a new double bubble panoramic roof , F1 influenced nose and air intakes, chimney and a "coda tronca", the typical Zagato cut off tail end.

Maintaining Spyker's styling philosophy, Zagato design put all these elements together and created an extremely stimulating example of contemporary exotic high performance sports car by using typical modern Zagato lines which started from the Raptor Zagato in 1996."

Spyker C8 latest racing model

The GT2R is the latest racing model of the car and has 450 PS (331 kW) and an open top with a metal rollcage. The Spyker C12 LaTurbie is the most recent road model and also has a long wheelbase but comes with a new 12 cylinder 6.0 litre Audi W12 engine producing 500 PS (370 kW). Despite the changed designation, C12 instead of C8, the car's appearance is still similar to that of the C8 models. C12 refers to the twelve cylinders, while the C8 has only eight.


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Saab Spyker 9+ Tribute Concept Car

Saab Spyker 9+ Tribute Concept Car

Automotive designer Eduard Gray has sent in some renderings of his ideas for the first car to come from the Saab purchase of Spyker. Based near Saab headquarters in Trollhättan, Sweden, Gray believes the drawings could land him a job with the Saab Design Studio Team.

Saab Spyker 9+ Tribute Concept Car

“The union of Saab and Spyker presents a unique opportunity to create a design that takes the best of each brand and distills their qualities into a single product, the designer says in his website.”

Saab Spyker 9+ Tribute Concept Car

Indeed, his six drawings of the Saab Spyker 9+ Tribute shows elements of both companies. Gray calls the work "a quick expression of my optimism for the future of the brand."

Saab Spyker 9+ Tribute Concept Car

Spyker lends us its supercar chassis with a mid-mounted engine and low down aerodynamics while Saab contributes with the style, character and engineering making for a design that is as pleasant to look at as it is to drive.”

Saab Spyker 9+ Tribute Concept Car

Saab Spyker 9+ Tribute Concept Car

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Spyker D12 Peking-to-Paris ‘SSUV’ Development On Track

2006 Spyker D12 Peking-to-Paris concept

Despite Spyker’s management reshuffles and purchase of Saab, the Dutch sports car company remains confident of launching several new models of its own in coming years. Already we’ve seen the introduction of the long-wheelbase C8 Aileron and C8 Aileron Spyder, but soon we may be able to add a new ‘Super Sport Utility Vehicle’ (SSUV for short) to that list in the form of the production version of 2006’s D12 Peking-to-Paris concept car.

2006 Spyker D12 Peking-to-Paris concept

The concept was originally launched at the Geneva motor show four years ago, but development had been put on hold in November following Spyker’s bid for Saab.
But Muller said at this year’s Geneva show that development would now be accelerated due to due to the facilities, parts and technology it has at its disposal following the Saab deal.

2006 Spyker D12 Peking-to-Paris concept

With this latest model, Spyker will be focusing on the East European market for the first time, as well emerging markets like China and the Middle East. Many of the roads in these markets are often in poor condition and nearly impossible to navigate with low-slung supercars, thus buyers have been demanding performance vehicles with offroad capability. One of the key reasons we’ve seen vehicles like the new X6 and the more recent Aston Martin Lagonda Concept.

2006 Spyker D12 Peking-to-Paris concept

Not much is known about Spyker’s new SSUV but designers have reportedly decided to change the originally planned powerplant from a Volkswagen-sourced 6.0-liter W-12 engine to something from America--with GM’s LS line of V-8s most likely on the cards, hence a possible name change to D8.

2006 Spyker D12 Peking-to-Paris concept

Spyker has previously said the D12 will cost £186,000.

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