Spyker Introduces Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85

Spyker Cars N.V., manufacturer of exclusive premium sports cars, proudly presents the Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 the road version of its GT2 LeMans car.The Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 will be built as a limited edition of 24 units maximum, and will be available in both left and right hand drive. Production of the LM85 commences this quarter.

The LM85 is an advanced mid-engine, two-seat sports car. It is characterized by a lightweight all aluminium body construction and an uncompromising engineering package. The powertrain of the LM85 is the all aluminium Audi 4.2 Litre V8 engine producing 400 bhp. This is paired to a manual six- speed Getrag gearbox, driving the rear wheels with a Drexler limited slip differential. ABS is standard. The use of aluminium parts and other lightweight materials results in an impressive power-to-weight ratio and underlines the GT2 racing heritage of the car.

Exterior

Based on the Spyker C8 Laviolette GT2R, the racing characteristics of the LM85 are numerous, such as the all aluminium chassis, GT2 livery (Burnt Almond Orange with Gun Metal "S‘ logo), side mirrors in body colour, a carbon fibre rear spoiler, and GT2 windscreen streamer. Behind the black powder coated alloy wheels, black AP Racing 6 piston brake calipers with AP Racing logo appear. The LM85 can optionally be equipped with Le Mans sticker sets as well as a customised LM85 car cover.

Interior

The ample use of black leather and alcantara, which is originally meant to reduce light reflection during racing, has been finished with orange contrast stitching and characterizes the unique interior of the LM85. The dashboard instrument panel is made of turned aluminium. Each car will feature a personalised LM85 serial plaque. On request, Chronoswiss dials and switches can be installed and are virtually identical to the Chronoswiss 24Hours Pilot Watch every LM85 owner receives with his car. The black floor mats are made of fire protective material, finished with orange piping and the LM85 logo embroidered.

Extra features As mentioned above, every LM85 owner receives a special edition Spyker Chronoswiss 24H Pilot Watch with orange crocodile strap. The serial number of the car will be engraved on the case of this exquisite time piece. Additionally, all LM85 owners are offered an exclusive Spyker VIP Hospitality weekend at the 24H of Le Mans in 2009.

LM85 on display

The first two LM85 cars that will come off the production line are scheduled for display in Saudi Arabia, at the opening event of Spyker of Saudi Arabia (www.premiumcollectionsa.com) and at the Jeddah Motor Show (www.acexpos.com) from 27 until 30 October 2008, and in Los Angeles at the LA Auto Show (www.laautoshow.com) from 19 until 30 November 2008.

Specification - Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 MY09

Exterior Features

Body colours: Burnt Almond Orange with Gun Metal "S" logo

Side mirrors in Gun Metal

GT2 carbon fibre rear spoiler in Burnt Almond Orange

Spyker GT2 windscreen streamer

Towing eye and towing ring in orange

Roof panels in Burnt Almond Orange

Aluminium front body gurney

LM85 logos with serial number

Interior Features

Airbag Steering Wheel trimmed in black alcantara and black perforated leather grab areas; orange stitch

Dashboard top panel trimmed in black alcantara; orange stitch

Centre tunnel and sills trimmed in black quilted alcantara; orange stitch

Knee area dashboard and glove box trimmed in black quilted leather; orange stitch

Door panels in black leather; quilted inlays in alcantara; orange stitch

Roof upholstery in black alcantara

Boot panels in black quilted leather; orange stitch

Fire protective floor mats in black; orange piping; LM85 logo embroidered

Dashboard instrument panel in turned aluminium

Personalised LM85 serial plaque

Kill switch mounted on dashboard

Spyker logos in head rests

Extinguisher system mounted at passenger‘s side

Body & Chassis

Full Aluminium Space Frame

Full aluminium body

Engine & Transmission

4.2 litre, 400 HP, Mid-mounted 40 Valve V8 Engine

Multi-Point Fuel Injection System with Electronic Ignition

Synchromesh Six Speed Transaxle. Drexler Limited Slip Differential

Lightweight flywheel

Special engine covers (silk black)

Whisper mode operated exhaust system

Wheels & Tires

Fully Independent, Adjustable Suspension, Utilizing Wishbones

Koni F1 Shock Absorbers, Eibach Springs

Black AP Racing logo'ed Calipers

AP Racing pistons 6/4 (front/rear)

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Light weight fuel tanks

19" Black Aeroblade wheels with central wheel nut

Additional Features included

Spyker Chronoswiss 24H Pilot Watch with orange crocodile strap; LM85 serial number engraved

Exclusive Spyker VIP Hospitality 24H LeMans 2009 weekend for every LM85 owner

Optional Features

Sticker set 1 (number 85, driver's name and national flag) - Free of charge

Sticker set 2 (Complete 2009 LeMans sponsors) - Free of charge

Car cover; black with orange piping; LM85 serial number embroidered

Chronoswiss dials and switches