Rent a small car that is easy to handle, or turn the keys in a bigger car that has space for anything you purchase on your travels in. At the 2009 geneva motor show, spyker debuted the c8 aileron, described by the company as the second generation of their c8 sports car, to replace the laviolette. No matter whether you are a young inexperienced driver, a proud owner of a good credit score, senior, invalid or veteran. The change to the spyker name was accompanied by a switch in racing livery from the red and white previously used. The first car produced by spyker cars was the spyker c8 which is available in various variants and configurations. The spyker c8 is a sports car produced by the dutch automaker spyker cars since 2000. Sep 21, 2009 whatever its credentials as a sports carand they seem to be impressivethe spyker c8 aileron is an attentiongetting device of pretty intense wattage. The spyker c8 aileron is the dutch car companys latest and, undoubtedly, greatest road car creation it emanates from the same fearless men. Built in amsterdam in 1903, this cars handlers claim that this prototype spyker boasts three worldfirsts. Spyker of houston company history of spyker world and. Only after the end of ww 1 in 1918 this model became.
Standard features for the c8 laviolette include 18inch alloy. While there, i go for a test drive with a professional driver in a rare. Since even the most passionate driver may wish to cruise instead of letting the engine provide an exciting soundtrack to your cars performance, the spyker c8s exhaust system features a manually operated short cut valve that lengthens or shortens the exhaust system. The core of the spyker c8 aileron is provided by its aluminium spaceframe chassis. Watch videos and photos on spyker vehicles in canada. The spyker c8 aileron is an advanced midengine, twoseat sports car, featuring a longer wheelbase than spykers existing sports cars, the c8 laviolette and convertible c8 spyder. Spyker cars is a dutch sports car marque created in 1999. Full carbon fibre composite monocoque front suspension. There are currently 1 spyker c8 spyder cars as well as thousands of other iconic classic and collectors cars for sale on classic driver. Brian travels to zeewolde, the netherlands to visit the spyker factory. Spyker has announced that driver side airbags are available as of december 2006 with passengerside ones to follow. The marques logo displays the rotary engine of an airplane, a reference to the historic spyker company which. Road test of the 2006 spyker c8 spyder full authoritative. Get an up close look at the spyker b6 venator spyder on the concept lawn at the 20 pebble beach concours delegance.
The spyker f1 team, known as the etihad aldar spyker f1 team for sponsorship reasons, was a formula one team that competed in the 2007 formula one world championship, and was created by spyker cars after their buyout of the shortlived midland f1 formerly jordan grand prix team. The spyker c8 aileron is a quirky, handbuilt sports car powered by a mid mounted audi 4. After the war spyker continued making cars and one of its best known was the. It is spykers first super sports utility vehicle and marks the second product line.
Spyker mf1 is the team eddie jordan started in 1991 and then sold in 2005 to the midland group. The aileron is characterized by a distinctive design, lightweight allaluminium body construction and an uncompromising. Spyker the latest cars as well as a look at the automotive past with the best spyker pictures. Spyker has announced that driver side airbags are available as of december. Spyker classic cars for sale classics on autotrader. Before introducing the original c8 in 2000, the company hadnt made a car since 1925. Composite pushrods activating chassis mounted inline dampers and torsion bars. Developed by exploride, spyker says the system augments the driver experience with voicebased commands. Spyker 2020 cars discover the new spyker models driving.
After the war, car production resumed but spyker went bankrupt in 1922, being bought by a british distributor. Edges record braking 24 hour drive in a spyker c4 in 1922 at the brooklands circuit in england. Spyker of troy suburban exotic motorcars of michigan. The spyker d12 pekingtoparis, made its worldwide debut during the geneva motor show on 28 february 2006. Mar 23, 2020 after the war, car production resumed but spyker went bankrupt in 1922, being bought by a british distributor. Sep 28, 20 get an up close look at the spyker b6 venator spyder on the concept lawn at the 20 pebble beach concours delegance. Spyker signed four test and reserve drivers for the 2007 season.
Spyker is a manufacturer of highly exclusive handbuilt super sports cars. Although driven by emotion, my ballot choice is nonetheless defensible. Spyker filed a voluntary petition on december 2, 2014 for financial restructuring in an effort to address certain shortterm operational and liquidity challenges. Jeremy takes it out for a test drive to scrutinise the cool design by the revived dutch company. Although both of those cars are, cough, more affordable than the spykers price of admission. Best and worst newcar values from consumer reports spyker showcased its new c8 preliator last week at the new york auto show. The floormounted vertical pedal box participates in making a spyker a true driver s car. There are currently 3 spyker cars as well as thousands of other iconic classic and collectors cars for sale on classic driver. Finally, when all the money ran out, the factory closed its doors for good in 1929. Best and worst new car values from consumer reports spyker showcased its new c8 preliator last week at the new york auto show. The spyker c8 preliator is a sports car manufactured as the successor to the c8 laviolette and c8 aileron.
Spyker cars images from this web site are protected by but provided for use under a creative commons 3. Our fleet includes cars and trucks for big groups and solo adventurers alike. Spyker owner forum spyker c8 spyder, spyker c8 laviolette. Of course, the new and old spyker couldnt be more different except for one thing. That organization was renamed spyker mf1 and finished out the final three races of the season. Driver and passenger sit low, close to the cars centre of gravity, where they can feel the car reacting to the input of the driver, for a direct and sporting connection between car and driver. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 2 spyker models nationwide.
Youll probably never see one on the road, yet the c8 preliator still fires the imaginations of hopeful enthusiasts everywhere. The 2009 spyker c8 is an exotic sports car available in three versions. Spyker car insurance rates 15 models learn about prices. The company declared for bankruptcy in 2014 due to dwindling sales but reverted their bankruptcy declaration in 2015 and still continues. The name double 12 is a reference to the 24hour world speed record, set in 1922 by racing driver selwyn edge in a spyker c4. However, the car numbers were swapped inside the team as albers wanted to drive a car with an odd number, hence albers and later winkelhock and yamamoto raced with number 21 and sutil 20. The c1 designation indicated chassis type 1, a new naming system for the spyker cars after the takeover and equivalent to the names for the spyker aircraft types v1 to v4, where v stood for vliegtuig, dutch for airplane. Spyker, as a way to promote the performance of its road cars bought into formula 1 toward the end of the 2006 season by purchasing the midland f1 team. The dashboard was completely redesigned to suit the new spyker identity and to improve ergonomics and functionality. Rent a small car that is easy to handle, or turn the keys in a bigger car that has space for anything you purchase on your travels in the back. The rear of the car has been lengthened compared to the regular c8 for better aerodynamics and a large aluminum adjustable rear wing has been fitted to generate more downforce. The car can be seen at the louwman museum in the hague, netherlands. It was the first ever car built with frontengine, fourwheeldrive layout, and its engine with six cylinders was also a worlds first. We didnt pay much notice, since wed already seen it in geneva just.
The spyker c8 laviolette is an exotic highperformance dutch super car named aft. Spyker c8 aileron spyder 2010 pictures, information. The car driven by kenneth more in the 1953 film genevieve, about the london to brighton veteran car run, is a 1904 spyker 1216hp. The spyker press conference starts on march 1 at 14. Whatever its credentials as a sports carand they seem to be impressivethe spyker c8 aileron is an attentiongetting device of pretty intense wattage. The use of these images for advertising, marketing, or any other commercial purposes is. As the driver s foot has less distance to travel with the upright brake and accelerator pedals, there is a more immediate and positive response. May 16, 2018 developed by exploride, spyker says the system augments the driver experience with voicebased commands. Visit car and driver to research spyker c8 laviolette auto show. The spyker c8 preliator marks the next step in spyker cars evolution. The spyker c12 zagato is an all aluminium rear wheel drive sports car, based on the spyker c12 spyder.
The modern spyker cars holds the legal rights to the brand name. The spyker c8 aileron is an advanced midengine, twoseat sports car, featuring a longer wheelbase than spyker s existing sports cars, the c8 laviolette and convertible c8 spyder. The companys motto is nulla tenaci invia est via, which is latin for for the tenacious, no road is impassable. This is a discussion forum for spyker enthusiasts and spyker owners spyker owner forum spyker c8 spyder, spyker c8 laviolette, spyker c8 aileron click here to enter the site. Driver adrian sutil was paired with christijan albers until the european grand prix where the latter was replaced by reserve driver markus. C8 laviolette, c8 spyder and longerwheelbase c8 aileron. The 2door midengine sports car will offer the discerning driver of the highest standards a new choice, delivering a rare combination of heritage, design, craftsmanship, performance and exclusivity. The spyker c8 spyder received my vote for 2006 car of the year. If youre looking for a cheap car rental in spyker, expedia has an array of vehicles to make any traveler happy. The car is a fourwheel drive, fourdoor, fourseater luxury super sports car powered by a 6. Please read the following important information before continuing.
The marque uses the same brand name, motto and logo from the original spyker company. The spyker 60hp racer was the first car in the world to be equipped with a sixcylinder engine, the first petroldriven car with fourwheel drive and the first car with a braking system connected to all four wheels. Media are invited to witness the unveiling of the spyker c8 preliator and to meet the executive team at the 2016 geneva international motor show. Compare spyker auto insurance quotes car insurance comparison is one of the key elements to find the best auto insurance rates for you and your family. The modern spyker cars holds the legal rights to the. Fourcylinder models were introduced in 1903, along with the sixcylinder spyker 60 hp, a racer which was the worlds first ever fourwheel drive car with a single engine and fourwheel brakes.