Throughout, the emphasis is on performance and road-racing capability, even if this is the owner's local freeway or racecourse. The vehicle's aluminum body carries fully adjustable F1-style independent suspension, with Koni in-board shock absorbers. All uprights are machined from solid aluminum billets. Streamlining is essential, by way of enclosed undersides and the floor section, which creates a down force both through the front splitter plate and the rear diffuser.
The rear-wheel-drive Spyker is standard with switchable traction control (ASR) as well as ABS and offers an optional limited-slip differential. The twin-circuit brake system is standard with adjustable brake balance. Six-piston aluminum brake calipers are at the front, while fourpiston aluminum brake calipers are at the rear. Brake discs are ventilated. The forged ATS alloy rims feature central locknuts, with 18-inch 40 ZR front tires and 18- inch 35ZR 18s on the rear.
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way, including the C12 LaTurbie (0-60 in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 196 mph); an SUV; and an automatic (pedal shifter) transmission.
Also expected soon is the D12 Peking-to-Paris, commemorating the great race as well as the racing heritage of the Spyker. The all-aluminum super-sports vehicle will provide 500 horsepower and 0-60 times at around five seconds and a top speed in the vicinity of 185 mph. A sixspeed automatic will feature a multi-functional steering wheel with Formula 1-style shift paddles as well as a triple dashboard in the style of a cockpit.
Outstanding heritage. Racing-inspired design and old-fashioned craftsmanship. World-class performance. And exclusivity even the other great sports cars cannot claim: "The Spyker is a stand-alone design," de Giaxa says. "It is a car that will not get old fashioned-continually providing a motoring experience that is always fresh and altogether exhilarating."
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