Friday, March 30, 2012

Donkervoort D8 GTO

One year after the disclosure of bearer (in the form ... Christmas Card), Dutch Donkervoort D8 GTO model presented.

This super car, developed in collaboration with Audi quattro GmbH, is equipped with a 2.5-liter 5-cylinder turbo engine, which works under the hood of the Audi TT-RS. And although in the latter develops 340 hp, D8 GTO designers managed to increase output to 400 hp. The torque was 450 Nm turn.

New work Donkervoort is able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3 seconds and reach 160 mph top speed.

D8 GTO chassis made ​​of carbon fiber, aluminum and steel, while the body of carbon fiber and fiberglass. Outside the car is slightly larger than the previous model D8 GT. As stated by the manufacturer, only 30 percent of the GTO took over the GT variety, so it must be considered as a new generation vehicle.

Production of 25 "specially designed" pieces will begin in spring 2012, and the first haulage will be held during the summer. "Normal" will be in 2013.




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