Spyker Silvestris V8
| Spyker Silvestris V8 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Spyker Cars |
| Production | 1999 (1 produced) |
| Designer | Maarten de Bruijn |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Concept car |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | RMR Layout |
| Doors | Scissor |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3562 cc (3.6L) Audi V8 |
| Power output | 198 kW (269 PS, 265 bhp) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,050 mm (159 in) |
| Width | 1,880 mm (74 in) |
| Height | 1,170 mm (46 in) |
| Curb weight | 960 kg (2,120 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Spyker C8 |
The Spyker Silvestris V8 is a Dutch mid-engine sports car introduced in 1999 as a prototype for what would later become the Spyker C8. The Silvestris was the first new model from Spyker since it declared bankruptcy in 1929 and it hailed a return of the once prestigious brand. The Silvestris was hand built by Maarten de Bruijn, co-founder of Spyker, and it debuted at the 1999 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The car is reportedly still owned by de Bruijn.