Spyker C12 Zagato

The Spyker C12 Zagato is the additional assembly car from the Dutch auto architect Spyker. The C12 Zagato is an all-aluminium, mid-engine/rear-drive alien affluence sportscar.On March 6, 2007 Spyker appear the C12 Zagato at the Salon International de l'Auto in Geneva. The Milanese architecture abode Zagato co-designed the model. The C12 Zagato featured all-new architecture elements aggressive by Formula 1. Though the exoteric administration is somewhat of a abandonment from the C8, retained appearance include: scissor doors, autogenous styling, and accepted aerodynamics theme. The C12 Zagato is powered by a 6.0 L W12 agent sourced from VW Group (the aforementioned agent as featured in the Audi A8 and Volkswagen Phaeton). For the C12 Zagato, Spyker Cars accept acquainted the W12 to aftermath 500-bhp. The agent is akin to a five-speed automated gearbox with paddle shifters. Although the classification suggests otherwise, the C12 Zagato is not based aloft the C12 LaTurbie prototype. The Spyker C12 Zagato is priced at EUR 495,000 (approximately USD $740,000), and Spyker plan to aftermath alone 24 copies.

Read More

2011 Spyker C8 Laviotte Special Edition for Chinese Market

More companies are developing special editions for the Chinese market. And now, Spyker bringing new edition specifically for China is 2011 Spyker C8 Laviolette was released in 2011 Shanghai Motor Show.

Price
The company has received orders and has announced a price of 4.8 million yuan or about $ 735,000 with the current exchange rate.
Exterior

2011 Spyker C8 Laviolette for China to have an orange body color combined with decorative red flag, white and blue. In the body and external parts such as mirrors, beautiful inlets and wheels, all built from the best aluminum material.
Engine

Read More

More Good News for Saab as Swedes Receive �25 Million Loan

Another day, another new story for Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget �or, as you might know it, Saab. The Swedish company announced on Wednesday that it has entered a �25 million convertible bridge loan from Gemini Investment Fund Limited.
The loan�s annual interest is 10% and the conversion price is �1.38 per share, while Saab can at any time repay the loan, presumably when the expected Pang Da and Youngman Lotus funding is received, without a penalty.

Read More

Saab Says it Can�t Pay Workers, Company�s Survival in Doubt

New clouds are forming over Saab as the automaker�s parent company, Swedish Automobile N.V., formerly known as Spyker Cars N.V., said on Thursday it will be unable to pay its 3,800 employees their wages because it has not yet obtained the necessary short-term funding.
Swedish Automobile said it and Saab �are in discussions with various parties� to secure short-term funding, including through a sale and lease-back of Saab�s real estate assets.

Read More

Spyker C8 Aileron

Spyker Cars introduced its prototype C8 Aileron sports car last year and has fine-tuned the vehicle up to production trim just in time for the 2009 Geneva Motor Show.

Under the hood is an Audi 4.2-liter V8 with 400 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque, allowing for a 4.5-second 0-60-mph time and a top speed of 187 mph. The engine can be mated to either a six-speed Getrag manual or a ZF automatic transmission. AP Racing supplies the brakes, and a front and rear independent double-wishbone suspension system made of mostly forged aluminum is standard on the Aileron.

Read More

Spyker Sport Cars C8 Aileron Spyder

2010 Spyker Sport Cars C8 Aileron Spyder

Today introduced the first prototype of the Spyder version of its all-new second-generation sports cars, the Spyker C8 Aileron. Spyker Cars, manufacturer of exclusive, hand-crafted sports cars since 2000. The 2010 Spyker Sport Cars C8 Aileron Spyder was unveiled at the Spyker lounge on Peter Hay Hill on Saturday, and subsequently displayed on the concept lawn at the 59th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on Sunday.

Zeewolde, The Netherlands (4 November 2010) – The Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder concept makes its UK debut today at MPH The Prestige and Performance Motor Show at Earls Court in London. For the first time, British motoring enthusiasts visiting the annual celebration of performance motoring will be able to lay their eyes on one of the most exclusive cars in the world.

2010 Spyker Sport Cars C8 Aileron Spyder

The Spyker C8 Aileron is an advanced mid-engine, two-seat sports cars, featuring a longer wheelbase than Spyker's existing sports cars, the C8 Laviolette and convertible C8 Spyder. The Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder sports a high-quality, semi-automatic canvas soft-top. The roof's operation is electric/hydraulic, secured by one central latch operated manually.

The 2010 Spyker Sport Cars C8 Aileron Spyder uses the Audi 4.2 litre V8 engine, delivering 400 bhp and is available with two transmission alternatives. The first one is a 6-speed Getrag manual gearbox, with ratios perfectly matched to the V8 engine. A ZF 6-speed automatic gearbox is optional, which comes standard with paddle shifts behind the steering wheel. Both transmissions retain Spyker's trademark exposed gear change mechanism.

2010 Spyker Sport Cars C8 Aileron Spyder

The 2010 Spyker Sport Cars C8 Aileron Spyder features an all-aluminium V8 engine producing 400 bhp and generating 354 lbs of torque at 3,400 rpm. The engine is paired to a manual six-speed gearbox, driving the rear wheels via a limited slip differential. For the first time, Spyker is offering an optional automatic transmission on the C8 Aileron. The Aileron delivers a top speed of 300km/h (187 mph) and accelerates from standstill to 60 mph in a mere 4.5 seconds.

The 2010 Spyker Sport Cars C8 Aileron Spyder is fitted with a brand new front and rear independent double-wishbone suspension system developed by Lotus. The new suspension system includes a new kinematic layout of the front and rear suspension, front and rear stabilizer bars, mono-tube dampers, coil over damper steel springs, anti-dive and anti-squat setup for improved handling properties.

2010 Spyker Sport Cars C8 Aileron Spyder

All Kharma sound systems are developed, assembled and tested in the Netherlands, with the utmost care by a team of highly engaged specialists. These characteristics of high-quality products and exclusiveness are fully in line with Spyker's brand values of craftsmanship and exclusivity.

Spyker Cars has announced the development of a C8 Spyder convertible spoiler at the Geneva Salon in March, at the launch of the 2010 Spyker Sport Cars C8 Aileron Spyder version of the series. The car is now the first prototype for the convertible model, the production in the first half of 2010 will begin.

The Spyker C8 Aileron comes with an unlimited 3-year manufacturer's warranty. Price: $210,000.

2010 Spyker Sport Cars C8 Aileron Spyder

Read More