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  1. Aircon

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    Last year's Geneva show saw the introduction of Spyker's second-generation sports car, in prototype form. This year, the car is back in full production trim, as Spyker prepares for a full upgrade to its lineup. Deliveries of the C8 Aileron are set to begin in May.

    Longer than the current C8 Laviolette, the C8 Aileron's conversation-starting sheet metal is wrapped around a 400 horsepower Audi 4.2 liter V8. Six-speed manual and automatic transmissions are available. The C8 Aileron boasts a claimed top speed of 187 mph (300 km/h) and a 4.5-second 0-60 sprint.

    That's supercar territory, though it doesn't put the C8 Aileron at the top of the class. That's okay, though, because Spyker's buyers are interested in the car's styling as well as its performance, and nothing else quite resembles the C8 Aileron--unless it's the C8 Laviolette. The C8 Aileron retains Spyker's signature aircraft influence. As a thematic approach to its second-generation status, however, the propeller design motif has been replaced with turbines, representing the second generation of aircraft propulsion. A striking hand-tuned aluminum dash and classic aeronautical themes still dominate the interior. Scissor doors, a small rooftop air inlet and round air intakes in the flanks give the Aileron a unique look, while the longer body offers a more balanced look compared to the stubby C8 Laviolette.

    After weathering some recent financial difficulties, Spyker hopes that the C8 Aileron will help to move the brand forward, and get the books back into the black.


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    SPEEDCORE Four Time F1 World Champ

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    You know, you should of just started 1 Geneva thread instead of posting 100000000000 threads. :eek:
     
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  3. Aircon

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    if i've told you once, i've told you a brazilian times, don't exaggerate!
     
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    SPEEDCORE Four Time F1 World Champ

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    How come no one has mentioned that this is a AUDI car :p
     
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  5. Aircon

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    from what I saw yesterday at the motor show, just about everything is a VW actually.

    (including Audis)
     
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    Love the front love the lines like the rear hate the scoops.
     
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    360C F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    You have posted more worthwhile stuff in the 20 odd posts since you subscribed than in the previous 20,000 posts combined :)
     
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    I was thinking the same. Sure it's PP? :)
     
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    Must be, oil leakes came up (again)
     
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    moretti Five Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    that's because it's actually Tiki posting now .... I mean really, can you imagine PP coughing up to subscribe ??!! :)
     
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    Ah good theory :)
     
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    dad paid.
     
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    cool threads. saves me looking... :p im interwebs lazy...
     
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