Spyker C8 Aileron | |
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Spyker | |
aka | Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder |
Production | (2009–2016) |
Class | Supercar |
Body Style | 2-door, 2-seat Mid-Engined Coupe 2-door, 2-seat Mid-Engined Spyder |
Length | 4,185–4,628 mm (164.8–182.2 in) |
Width | 1,880–1,953 mm (74.0–76.9 in) |
Height | 1,080–1,270 mm (42.5–50.0 in) |
Wheelbase | 2,575–2,725 mm (101.4–107.3 in) |
Weight | 1,250–1,424 kg (2,756–3,139 lb) |
Transmission | Getrag 6-speed Manual, RWD ZF 6-speed paddle-shifted Automatic, RWD |
Engine | 4.2 litre Audi V8 |
Power | 400 PS (294 kW; 395 hp) 600 N⋅m (443 lb⋅ft) |
Similar | TVR Tuscan Marcos GTO |
Designer | Maarten de Bruijn |
The Spyker C8 Aileron and C8 Aileron Spyder are Dutch supercars built by Dutch boutique manufacturer Spyker. They represent the second-generation efforts of the company and replace the aging C8 Spyder and C8 Laviolette. The Coupe Aileron was introduced at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show while the Spyder came a few months later at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Both cars are powered by a 400 hp 4.2 litre V8 sourced from Audi. The German powerplant is attached to a choice between a 6-speed Manual from Getrag or a paddle-shifted 6-speed Automatic from ZF. Compared to its predecessors, the Aileron is re-engineered from scratch, featuring a longer aluminum space-frame chassis supporting the machined aluminum aircraft-inspired bodywork and diamond-quilted, retro switchgeared steampunk interior.
According to Spyker, "The C8 Aileron's design is heavily inspired by Spyker's aviation heritage, as was the case with all previous models, but with a clear emphasis on the second-generation aircraft propulsion: the turbine rather than the propeller that adorned so many elements of the first-generation cars."
See Autopedia's comprehensive Spyker C8 Aileron Review.
Recent Changes[]
- The 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance played host to the unveiling of the droptop version of the C8 Aileron. The C8 Aileron Spyder features a frameless windshield (similar to its C8 predecessor), a CNC-machined aluminum luggage rack located above the engine cover and a traditional single-latch electronic/hydraulically deployed soft-top (available in eight colors) with glass rear window. Underneath, both the exposed luggage rack and the engine bonnet is an Audi-sourced 400+ hp 4.2-liter V8 attached to a choice of either a six-speed manual or automatic gearbox (with paddle shifters). Stopping the car are massive AP brakes peering behind 19-inch Aeroblade wheels. Also available is an ultra-high-end stereo/infotainment system from Kharma. [1]
Styles and Major Options[]
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Pricing[]
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€189,990 ($238,684 USD) | €195,990 | Unknown | Unknown |
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Gas Mileage[]
- Fuel Capacity: 57 litres (15 US gallons)
As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
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Audi 4.2 40v 90º V8 | Trim2 | Trim3 | Trim4 |
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13 L/100 km or 18.09 mpg-us
18 L/100 km or 13.07 mpg-us |
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Engine and Transmission[]
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Engine
The C8 Aileron continues Spyker's tradition of sourcing Audi's now-legendary 4.2 litre V8 and tweaking it to produce 400 hp (even though Audi themselves are now able to wring out 420 hp out of it).
Transmission
As always, the Spyker features their trademark exposed gear change mechanism. However, the lever will now be attached a choice of two gearbox alternatives:
- 6-speed Manual from Getrag with ratios tailored to the Audi engine.
- 6-speed Automatic from ZF with paddle-shifts.
Performance[]
Performance Figures
- 0-100km/h (0-60 mph): 4.5 seconds
- Top Speed: 300 km/h (187 mph)
Handling
The C8 Aileron features an all-aluminum chassis with 22.000Nm/degree of rigidity. Using Rigidnode and load-path technology, they have been able to ensure that the minimum amount of aluminum was used to achieve this performance, thus reducing the overall weight of the vehicle. The front track has also been increased to 1625 mm while the rear track widened to 1645mm.
Suspension
The C8 Aileron is fitted with a brand-new front and rear independent double-wishbone suspensionsystem. 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 antisquat setup for improved handling properties. The suspension components are made of forged aluminium where possible, to keep the vehicle's unsprung weight as low as possible. Shock absorbers are now placed vertically within the wishbones.
Braking
Brakes are supplied by AP Racing, a partner from day one. Black radial-mounted four-piston AP Racing brake calipers with Spyker script are standard. Colour-coded calipers with Spyker script can be ordered as an option. Carbon ceramic brakes will be available as an option soon.
The car also utilizes Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD).
- Front: 350mm diameter vented and cross-drilled steel brake discs
- Rear: 332 diameter vented and cross-drilled steel brake discs
Steering
Wheels
The Aeroblade™ wheels of the first-generation cars are replaced by newly-designed 19-inch alloy wheels. New 10-blade, 19-inch directional rotor wheels, branded Rotorblade™, are available as an option. These wheels are inspired by the turbine blades of a jet engine, which hints the new styling direction while respecting the aviation heritage. The 235/35 size tyres at the front and up to 295/30 at the rear provide the necessary road holding.
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Colors[]
Developed by Sikkens Autolakken Nederland and AkzoNobel Car Refinishes, the car features 16 standard colors as well as the option of choosing their own unique colour or the livery of the Spyker Squadron GT2 racing cars. The List Of Colors Include
- Jet Black Solid
- Azure Blue Solid
- Black Olive Metallic
- Anthracite Metallic
- Gun Metal Metallic
- Championship Silver Metallic
- Dark Sapphire Blue Metallic
- Caribbean Blue Metallic
- Aubergine Solid
- Glacier White Solid
- Royal Blue Metallic
- Madeira Red Metallic
- Cherry Metallic
- Dutch Orange Metallic
- Malibu Sunset Metallic
- Cumulus White Metallic
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Unique Attributes[]
The design of the hand-crafted Spyker C8 Aileron represents the latest evolution of Spyker’s signature architecture, which is prominently inspired by the company’s aviation heritage. In the first-generation cars, the propeller design was consistently applied to many elements of the cars. Within the design of the new Spyker C8 Aileron, the emphasis was shifted from the propeller propulsion to the turbine propulsion. As a result, for instance, the bright polished air inlets were converted into turbine-engineshaped air scoops. Sometimes practicality gains over design: the split side windows with the characteristic metal frame have been replaced by single-pane side windows that are fully retractable, improving driving comfort. The outside mirrors, standard in body colour, were redesigned and the mirror body is mounted on two turbine fan blades.
Interior[]
A Spyker trademark from the beginning, the interior has a marked "steampunk" flavor: a diamond-patterned polished dashboard, Spyker's trademark exposed gear change mechanism and diamond-quilted leather. The hide is available in 14 standard colours with the option of a unique colour being avaliable as well if so desired by the customer.
However, Spyker's trademark 4-spoke propeller-inspired all-aluminum steering wheel has been replaced with a three-spoked unit from Lamborghini to be Aileron. able to fit an SRS airbag.
Build Quality
The high-quality diamond-quilted leather comes from the Litano range of the Dutch Royal Tannery Hulshof. As well, all gauges and switchgear are milledeveloped by Sikkens Autolakken Nederland and AkzoNobel Car Refinishes. Spyker selected thesecompanies because of their high quality standards and their flexibility to meet with specialrequirements. Some of the standard colours have been created especially for the C8 Aileron.d from solid aluminum. Spyker also offers gauges and switchgear from Chronoswiss as an option.
Ergonomics
The dashboard was completely redesigned to suit the new Spyker identity and to improve ergonomics and functionality. Air vents are designed in turbine style and the performance and distribution of the air conditioning was improved significantly. A multifunctional LCD display is integrated between the speedometer and the odometer. The middle console accommodates the standard Kharma sound system.
Both occupants sit low, close to the car's centre of gravity.
Space
Thanks to the lengthened chassis the C8 Aileron now features a more capacious cabin, with North American customers in mind.
Features
The Aileron features an infotainment system from Dutch ultra-high end sound system manufacturer Kharma which incorporates a digital radio, Bluetooth interface, iPod connectivity and a satnav system.
The Kharma sound system itself is controlled via joystick controls on the center console and a dashboard display. It is paired to 6 Kharma loudspeakers that can be extended with two optional audio packages.
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First Generation/Origins (2000-2009)[]
- Main article: Spyker C8 Spyder
- Main article: Spyker C8 Laviolette
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See Also[]
SWEDISH AUTOMOBILE | ||
Spyker Cars | Saab | Spyker MF1 Team | Spyker Squadron Current Models: C8 Family: C8 Aileron · C8 Aileron Spyder C12 Family: C12 Zagato · Historic Models: 14/18 HP · 60HP · C4 · Aerocoque · C8 Spyder · C8 Spyder T · C8 Laviolette / LM85 · C8 Double 12 S · C12 LaTurbie · Concept Cars: D12 Peking-To-Paris · Silvestris V8 · C8 Aileron Concept
Midland F1 Racing | ||
Victor Muller and Maarten de Bruijn | Spyker Cars website Swedish Automobile website |
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External Links[]
News & References
- Spyker C8 Aileron Unveiled at Geneva
- 2009 Spyker C8 Aileron Revealed in Geneva
- Geneva 2009: Spyker C8 Aileron gets a longer fuselage
- Monterey 2009: Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder debuts
- Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder world debut
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