Spyker C8 Spyder

The C8 Spyder is the original base model with an Audi 4.2 litre V8 engine giving the car 400 hp (298 kW) and a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph).

One of the most compact and reliable engines: Five valves per cylinder, four overhead camshafts and a very advanced engine management system which includes drive-by-wire and allows various performance outputs.

The pre-programmed output levels allows the output to be reduced to a safer level when the car is driven by a less experienced driver.

Braking system
A twin circuit braking system with 6-piston AP aluminium brake callipers at the front and 4-piston aluminium brake callipers at the rear wheels with ventilated brake discs provides the Spyker C8’s stopping power.

Each Spyker C8 is fitted with a switchable ASR traction control system and ABS.

Doors
The doors are electrically operated, open upward and tilt outwards, using a single point aluminum hinge, a patentable innovation of Spyker. No keys or remote controls are needed to enter the car

Each Spyker owner has a personal security card, which activates the cars electrical systems as soon as the owner comes within a radius of three metres of his car.

Luggage compartment
The car features two luggage compartments. One is in the back of the car, the other in the front. Both compartments are easily accessible and each car comes with two tailor-made leather suitcases.

Of course the customer can choose any other material he likes, suitcases made of quilted leather being one of many options. An exclusive custom-built luggage set is also an option.

Air tubes
The handcrafted aluminium air tubes in the flanks of the car feed cool air into the engine and to the brakes. The “gills” in the front and rear wings withdraw hot air from the brakes and the engine bay.

Gear Level
The most eye-catching interior feature of the Spyker C8 is the unique gear level. In its design, the movement that has to be made to shift gears has been turned into a feature: the actuation bar and its reaction rod are in full view. A reverse-button on top of the gear level prevents the driver from accidentally selecting reverse.

Dashboard
The dashboard is reminiscent of Spyker’s aviation heritage; the aluminium Aeroblade steering wheel proudly sports the propeller from Spykers logo.

The fascias of the gauges resemble the functional accuracy of a watch, while the exquisitely detailed toggle switches provide visual clues to the racing heritage of this Spyker. Optionally a dashboard designed by hronoswiss may be ordered.

Exhaust system
The Spyker C8 is fitted with a straight-through stainless high performance exhaust system. The Spyker C8’s exhaust system features a manually operated short cut valve that lengthens or shortens the exhaust system; thereby increasing or reducing engine sound output.

The system therefore provides the driver with the choice of silent cruising or maximum performance with a superb sound to match.


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