Donkervoort D8

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 Series
Overview
ManufacturerDonkervoort
Model years1993–Present
AssemblyLelystad, Netherlands
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door Coupe (2007–2012)
2-door Convertible (1993–present)
LayoutFMR layout
DoorsButterfly
Powertrain
Engine1.8 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)
Transmission5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,350 mm (92.5 in)
Length3,740 mm (147.2 in)
Width1,850 mm (72.8 in)
Height1,140 mm (44.9 in)
Curb weight695–730 kg (1,532–1,609 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorDonkervoort S8/S8A/S8AT/D10
on a race track

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
  1. "Fastest Production Car Lap of the Nurburgring". Bridgetogantry.com. 2011-03-18. Archived from the original on 2012-03-16.
  2. Marriage, Oliver (2003-04-22). "Donkervoort D8". Auto Express. Autovia Ltd.
  3. Pattni, Vijay (2015-04-22). "Donkervoort unlocks the D8 GTO Bare Naked Carbon". www.bbc.com.
  4. Markovich, Tony (December 8, 2016). "Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS: The Donkervoortiest Street-Legal D8 Yet". Car and Driver.
  5. "Donkervoort D8 RS specs, lap times, performance data". FastestLaps.com.
  6. "limited edition donkervoort D8 GTO-JD70 is the first 2G sports car". designboom | architecture & design magazine. June 21, 2020.
  7. "Donkervoort D8 GTO-JD70 – Donkervoort celebrates its founder's birthday with a high-powered gift of its own". August 22, 2019.
  8. "Donkervoort D8 GTO-JD70 R // Stronger. Faster. Safer". October 26, 2020.
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