Donkervoort D8
| Donkervoort D8 Series | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Donkervoort |
| Model years | 1993–Present |
| Assembly | Lelystad, Netherlands |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door Coupe (2007–2012) 2-door Convertible (1993–present) |
| Layout | FMR layout |
| Doors | Butterfly |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.8 L Audi R4 20v turbocharger I4 (1999–2012) 1.8 L Ford Duratec-ST (Zetec) I4 (D8 Zetec) 2.0 L Ford-Cosworth BDG Turbo I4 (D8 Cosworth) 2.5 L AUDI R5 TFSI I5 (2013–present) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mm (92.5 in) |
| Length | 3,740 mm (147.2 in) |
| Width | 1,850 mm (72.8 in) |
| Height | 1,140 mm (44.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 695–730 kg (1,532–1,609 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Donkervoort S8/S8A/S8AT/D10 |
Donkervoort D8 is a series of ultra-light weight sports car manufactured by Dutch car manufacturer Donkervoort in Lelystad, Netherlands since 1993. They have been produced in a number of variants, starting with the original Donkervoort D8 Zetec (1993-1999). From 1993 until 1999, Donkervoort used engines made by Ford and since then they have depended on units made by German automobile manufacturer Audi.
Donkervoort D8 (1999-2008), D8 (E-gas) Wide Track (2008-2012), and the D8 270 followed the Zetec-engined cars. The D8 270 was the seventh fastest production car on Nürburgring's famous Nordschleife of 2011, at 7m 14.9s.[1] The D8 Sport received a 155 kW (211 PS; 208 hp) version of Audi's turbocharged 1.8-liter engine.[2] The D8 GTO models include the Donkervoort D8 GTO (2013-present), D8 GTO Premium (2013), D8 GTO Bilster Berg Edition (2014-2015) and the D8 GTO RS (2016-present). In 2015 the all-carbon fiber "D8 GTO Bare Naked Carbon" appeared.[3] In 2019 a special edition, Donkervoort D8 GTO JD-70, was created, followed by the Donkervoort D8 GTO JD-70 R the next year, in honor of founder Joop Donkervoort's 70th birthday.[4][5][6] [7][8]
References[]
- ^ "Fastest Production Car Lap of the Nurburgring". Bridgetogantry.com. 2011-03-18. Archived from the original on 2012-03-16.
- ^ Marriage, Oliver (2003-04-22). "Donkervoort D8". Auto Express. Autovia Ltd.
- ^ Pattni, Vijay (2015-04-22). "Donkervoort unlocks the D8 GTO Bare Naked Carbon". www.bbc.com.
- ^ Markovich, Tony (December 8, 2016). "Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS: The Donkervoortiest Street-Legal D8 Yet". Car and Driver.
- ^ "Donkervoort D8 RS specs, lap times, performance data". FastestLaps.com.
- ^ "limited edition donkervoort D8 GTO-JD70 is the first 2G sports car". designboom | architecture & design magazine. June 21, 2020.
- ^ "Donkervoort D8 GTO-JD70 – Donkervoort celebrates its founder's birthday with a high-powered gift of its own". August 22, 2019.
- ^ "Donkervoort D8 GTO-JD70 R // Stronger. Faster. Safer". October 26, 2020.
- Cars introduced in 1993
- Donkervoort vehicles