Spyker cars qre now sold in Thailand
Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 7:11 pm
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.
http://www.bangkokpost.co.th/171106_Mot ... tor001.php
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.
http://www.bangkokpost.co.th/171106_Mot ... tor001.php
Spykers are pretty good looking car, and they are pretty expensive as well, I believe.