Spyker cars qre now sold in Thailand

[Abdul]

Van Gogh's SUPERCAR
Packing Audi power, Spyker is asking for the same moolah as a top-end Ferrari or Lamborghini - minus the image of the fancy Italians

MOTORING

- What in the world is this?


Retro-looking interior is one selling point.

This is a Spyker, a Dutch-made exotic that made a splash at Siam Paragon last Friday through newly-appointed agent SP International Automobile run by a member of the Leenuthapong family which has interests in the Yontrakit Group.

- And what is Spyker?

Spyker has a history of making aeroplanes, explaining the propeller on its badge. Models like the C8 Laviolette, Spyder and Double 12S are distinctively styled with retro-looking cabins.

- And what's under the bonnet?

Exotics sold in small volume usually have to buy from bigger players. This time, Spyker sources its engine from Audi: 420hp, 480Nm 4.2-litre V8 petrol engine capable of cracking the 0-100kph time in 3.5sec and reaching top speeds in excess of 300kph. Their prices range from B28.5-37m.

- What!? At prices of a Ferrari or Lambo?

Yeah, that's the pricing strategy of the Dutch - in the vicinity of the Lamborghini Murcie'lago and Ferrari 599 GTB, both coming with 500hp-plus V12 engines.

- Give me a good reason to buy a Spyker...

To be honest, we can't think of one except for exclusivity. However, Spyker is working on image-building by taking part in motorsports like GT Racing - the 12-hour Sebring and 24-hour Le Mans series. Just recently, Spyker acquired Midland F1 Racing and you should see their logo during next year's F1 season.

- That's quite ambitious...

It's quite necessary for creating global brand awareness. As you raised the question before, there needs to be a good reason for a potential buyer to go Dutch rather than Italian.

- Still, I'm going Italian...

Suit yourself.


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[arnab]

great news, I saw the Spyker at the F1GT qualifying yesterday, those cars are loud....

[Abdul]

where is F1GT?Yes indeed those cars are very noisy , pure sportscar , more than Ferrari or Lamborghini which are featured of many driving help here nothing

[rawfin]

good post!

[zoheb]

nice! Spykers are pretty good looking car, and they are pretty expensive as well, I believe.

[Abdul]

yeah they are but still cheap compared to a Bugatii Veyron.I have that car very close , quality is much better than you could think , first qulity , first materials

[zoheb]

why even compare a spyker to Bugatti Veyron? :blue_rolleyes: Spykers are half as powerful as Veyrons.........so they are suppose to be cheaper than Veyrons.

[Abdul]

yes indeed but the common point is excellence in building quality, they both use first class materials , both sound so well , the spyker hasn't got any electrnic devices for driving , it is really man to machine