FOLLOWING THE AWARD WINNING INTRODUCTION OF THE C8 SPYDER AT THE BIRMINGHAM MOTOR SHOW, IN OCTOBER 2000, THE SECOND MODEL TO APPEAR FOUR MONTHS LATER WAS THE C8 LAVIOLETTE, WHICH MADE ITS DEBUT AT THE AUTORAI 2001. THIS ELEGANT COUPÉ WITH GLASS CANOPY, REMINISCENT OF MODERN JET FIGHTERS, FEATURES THE UNIQUELY STYLED AND FUNCTIONAL SPYKER AIR INLETS - SO CHARACTERISTIC OF THE C8 SPYDER. AN AIR INLET IS ALSO FOUND IN THE ROOF PANEL OF THE C8 LAVIOLETTE AND FEEDS AIR INTO THE ENGINE BAY. THE NAME LAVIOLETTE

PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE BELGIAN ENGINEER JOSEPH VALENTIN LAVIOLETTE, WHO WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FIRST SPYKER MODELS IN THE EARLY 1900S, INCLUDING THE SPYKER 60 HP RACING CAR DATING FROM 1903, THE WORLDS FIRST FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE SIX-CYLINDER MOTORCAR. THE C8 LAVIOLETTE MIRRORS TO A GREAT EXTENT THE TECHNICAL DESIGN OF THE C8 SPYDER, INCLUDING ITS FULLY ADJUSTABLE STAINLESS STEEL SUSPENSION. THE AUDI V8 ENGINE MAY BE TUNED TO STAGE II SPECIFICATIONS BOASTING 450 BHP. THE C8 LAVIOLETTE IS CAPABLE OF A TOP SPEED OF 306 KM/H (190 MPH) AND ATTAINS 100 KM/H (60 MPH) IN 4,2 SECONDS.

SPYKER C8 LAVIOLETTE, CHASSIS NUMBER 005X IN CHRISTIAN LOHMAN'S PHOTOSTUDIO TWO DAYS
BEFORE THE CAR LAUNCH ON FEBRUARY 6, 2001 AT THE AMSTERDAM MOTORSHOW.
 

BODYWORK SPYKER C8 LAVIOLETTE
FULL ALUMINIUM HAND BUILT, MID-ENGINED SPORTS CAR WITH AERODYNAMIC GROUND EFFECT AND ELECTRICALLY OPERATED SINGLE HINGE TILTING DOORS. INTERIOR TRIMMED IN CONNOLLY LEATHER. LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT IN FRONT AND REAR, INCLUDING TWO MADE-TO-MEASURE CONNOLLY LEATHER SUITCASES.
F1 APPROVED SAFETY FUEL BAGS INTEGRATED IN LEFT AND RIGHT INNER CHASSIS MEMBERS ARE OPTIONAL.

ENGINE DESIGN
FULL ALUMINIUM AUDI V8 ENGINE (TYPE S8) WITH 90-DEGREE BLOCK ANGLE. NATURAL ASPIRATION THROUGH EIGHT INJECTION THROTTLE BODIES. FOUR OVERHEAD CAMSHAFTS AND FIVE VALVES PER CYLINDER. STAINLESS STEEL 4-INTO-1 HIGH PERFORMANCE EXHAUSTS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE ENGINE.

CAPACITY : 4172 CC
POWER : 335 KW (450 HP) (STAGE II)
TORQUE : 480 NM
MAXIMUM REVOLUTIONS : 7700 RPM

TRANSMISSION
SEQUENTIAL OR MANUAL SIX-SPEED GEARBOX WITHOUT ELECTRONIC INTERVENTION. REAR WHEEL DRIVE, WITH OPTIONAL LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL. SWITCHABLE ASR (TRACTION CONTROL) AND ABS.

CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
ALUMINIUM SPACE FRAME CLAD WITH ALUMINIUM PANELS CARRIES FULLY
ADJUSTABLE F1-STYLE INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION, WITH KONI IN BOARD SHOCK ABSORBERS. UPRIGHTS CNC MACHINED FROM SOLID BILLETS OF ALUMINIUM.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DECENTRALISED WIRING SYSTEM.

BRAKE SYSTEM
TWIN-CIRCUIT BRAKE SYSTEM WITH ADJUSTABLE BRAKE BALANCE. 6-PISTON
ALUMINIUM BRAKE CALLIPERS AT THE FRONT, 4-PISTON ALUMINIUM BRAKE CALLIPERS AT THE REAR WITH VENTILATED BRAKE DISCS. BRAKE DISC DIAMETER, FRONT AND REAR, 356/330 MM.

WHEELS AND TYRES
FORGED ATS ALLOY RIMS WITH CENTRAL LOCKNUTS

FRONT TYRES : 225/40ZR 18 (DUNLOP SPORT)
REAR TYRES : 255/35ZR 18 (DUNLOP SPORT)
MAGNESIUM SPYKER 19AEROBLADE" WHEELS ARE OPTIONAL

SIZES AND WEIGHTS

KERB WEIGHT : 1070 KG (2358 LBS)
WHEELBASE : 2575 MM (101")
FRONT TRACK : 1400 MM (55")
REAR TRACK : 1580 MM (62")
LENGTH : 4185 MM (165")
WIDTH (EX MIRRORS) : 1880 MM (74")
HEIGHT : 1245 MM (49")
FUEL TANK CAPACITY : 100 LITRES (22 GALLONS)

PERFORMANCE SPYKER

TOP SPEED : 306 KM/H (190 MPH)
ACCELERATION : 0-100 KM/H IN 4.2 SECONDS (0-60 MPH IN 4.2 SECONDS)

PRICES

C8 LAVIOLETTE : FROM EURO 240.000,- (EXLUSIVE ANY TAXES AND EX FACTORY)
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