Test driving the Spyker C8 Aileron provides a sense of sitting in supercar heaven. As if this vehicle was made by God himself, the Spyker C8 Aileron is perfect. Everything about the car is supreme, from the 100% aluminum construction to the special cold weather raised leather interior. The vehicle is hand made, but do not expect flaws. This car is the Rolex of automotive performance and luxury! Spyker has a rich heritage of aviation and it is clearly seen through out the vehicle. Aeronautical style gauges, cockpit like feel, and that warm feeling of rich surroundings engulfs the passengers as they depart gate C8 courtesy of Spyker. It doesn’t get much better than this!

Powered by a 4.2 liter Audi V8, the Spyker C8 Aileron has plenty of grunt to push occupants back into the seat as if simulating a private jet takeoff. Four hundred horsepower and 480 NM is plenty of power for this lightweight aluminum land bound aircraft. The only thing missing is wings! You will feel like you are flying on cloud nine as the Lotus suspension handles the obstacles within your trajectory. There is nothing wrong with this vehicle, it is perfect. If you can find one and you are in the market, buy it! You won’t be sorry. The vehicle I test drove was the pre-production model and was one of four in the entire world, valued at over one million dollars. View a complete slide show of the Spyker C8 Aileron and friends.

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Source: Tampa Sports Car Examiner

The Spyker name isn’t a household one in the United States, but the Dutch concern has been trying hard to break into the exclusive world of prestige marques.  The Spyker name has a long history going back to the 1900s, and covered both motorcar production and aeronautical development at its peak.

The firm went under in the 1920s, but was resurrected by Victor Muller nine years ago.  Spyker Cars, like Pagani, has followed a narrow focus on a small lineup of exotic and finely assembled sports cars–and done a far better job of placing its aviation links than Saab had with all of GM’s might behind it.

The C8 “Aileron” is the latest addition, and official images have hit the Web in force.  While we’re used to hearing about cars relying on carbon fiber nowadays, the Aileron lives off aluminum for its chassis, body panels, and interior decor.  A visual display is put in front of the driver, complete with stick-controlled navigation and audio system.

Under the hood is a 4.2 L mid-mounted Audi V-8 putting up to 400 hp, mated to either a 6-spd. Getrag manual gearbox or ZF automatic.  Redline is set at 7,200 rpm; performance specs are officially set at 187 mph max and 0-60 in four and a half seconds.

We’re really looking forward to Spyker’s coming offerings here in the US.  You can expect to see us put more coverage on this up-and-coming marque, and I can expect to receive one free of charge from Spyker in the coming months.