Spyker

Country of Origin:
Holland
Germany

Models:
C8
D12 Peking-To-Paris
 Key:
* Top speed electronically limited
2.5SC 2.5-litre supercharged engine
2.5TC 2.5-litre turbocharged engine
2.5D 2.5-litre diesel engine
2.5TD 2.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine
I4 4-cylinder engine in inline configuration
V6 6-cylinder engine in V-shaped configuration
FWD   Front-wheel-drive platform
RWD   Rear-wheel-drive platform
4WD   Four-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive platform
5M   5-speed manual
5A   5-speed automatic
5AM 5-speed automanual
CVT Continuously variable auto transmission
l/100km   Litres of fuel consumed every 100 kms

Spyker C8

Spyker is largely an unknown name to the general public, but this Dutch name was apparently around as far back as 1898. The company was resurrected in 2000 with the C8 Spyder, a unique and expensive hand-built supercar with an open-top roof. The Spyker C8 Laviolette coupe soon joined the Spyder. In 2002, the street version of their LeMans racer was unveiled as the C8 Double12 S coupe, with an extended rear end. The Spyker C8 range has a 4.2-litre Audi V8, manual or automatic six-speed gearbox, limited slip differential and ABS brakes. Optional features for all cars include a turned-aluminium dashboard fascia, 19-inch Aeroblade magnesium wheels, several leather options, Chronoswiss dashboard instruments, supercharger or even a custom-fitted Louis Vuitton luggage set. The body is built in Germany and the car is assembled in Holland.


Luxury Sports Coupe / Convertible



Road Tests & Articles:
none

Competitors:
Ferrari 599 GTB
Lamborghini Murcielago
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Price Range
 Dhs 995000 - 1350000 (US$ 270400 - 366900)
Body Styles
 2-door coupe, 2-door convertible
Weight (kg)
 1250 - 1525
Version
Performance
Engine
Gearbox
Power (hp)
Torque (Nm)
Fuel Econ (l/100km)
0-100 kph (sec)
Top Speed (kph)
4.2 V8 RWD 6M/6A 400 480 14.2 4.5 300
Good
 Unique styling, very fast, tight handling
Bad
 Disturbing price, even more disturbing fuel hog




Spyker D12 Peking-To-Paris
Coming soon

Spyker introduced the oddly-named D12 Peking-To-Paris for the 2008 model year, calling it the first ever Super Sports Utility Vehicle. The D12 Peking-to-Paris takes its name from the famous Spyker that finished second in the most gruelling race of all time, the 1907 Peking-to-Paris Raid. It is powered by the 6.0-litre Audi W12, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission featuring shift paddles. The D12 has an all-aluminium body and frame with stainless-steel skid plates and side sills, and permanent four-wheel-drive. The doors are rear-hinged ‘suicide' doors, and the interior has all sorts of metal roads and pillars, along with gauges for the driver and even for passengers. The glass canopy roof is a reference to modern fighter jets, as are the small character lines above each fender. Features include 24-inch Aeroblade wheels, ceramic brakes and an all-leather interior with four racing seats. The exotic D12 also comes with a serial number for further exclusivity.


Luxury Midsize 4WD



Road Tests & Articles:
none

Competitors:
BMW X6
Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Porsche Cayenne
Price Range
 Dhs 1105000 - 1200000 (US$ 300300 - 326100)
Body Styles
 5-door liftback
Weight (kg)
 1850
Version
Performance
Engine
Gearbox
Power (hp)
Torque (Nm)
Fuel Econ (l/100km)
0-100 kph (sec)
Top Speed (kph)
6.0 V12 4WD 6A 500 610 17.5 5.0 295
Good
 Unique look, power, awesome interior, exclusivity
Bad
 Unique look, off-road ability, fuel economy, funny price






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