2017 Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS

2017 Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS

2017 Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS The mythical pure sport engine of the Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS, the Audi 2.5L R5 TFSI, has been completely up to date and meets the modern day environmental requirements (EU6 emission general). In addition - and perhaps extra importantly - the engine control has been optimised, giving the engine inside the RS greatly improved torque for the duration of the rev variety. Result: even quicker acceleration!

Improving the aerodynamics of a vehicle with four open wheels is through definition 'challenging'. Yet this mission turned into one of the most critical objectives in the course of the design procedure of the D8 GTO-RS.

This new version marks the first time Donkervoort has succeeded in creating huge downforce. This is immediately pondered inside the different and eye-catching styling of the GTO-RS. The new nostril layout, the beautifully streamlined bodywork with the completely closed carbon fibre backside plate with aspect skirts, the sleekly styled and effortlessly detachable upper doors and the diverse small spoilers and vanes contribute to a downforce of no less than 50 kg at the the front axle and 50 kg on the rear axle. Compared to the D8 GTO the air resistance has been reduced by a whopping 20 consistent with cent. The full-size aerodynamic upgrades end result not only in more balance of the car at high speeds but additionally accelerated pinnacle speed.

PREMIÈRE

In addition, the GTO-RS includes a première: it marks the first time Donkervoort has utilised the patented X-Core production technique for carbon fibre additives it developed in-house. This advanced production approach, which has now additionally attracted the attention of different car manufacturers, makes the carbon additives used within the RS more potent and lighter thanks to a completely unique foam sandwich approach. Donkervoort will soon lift a corner of the veil over this special production method.

NEW FEATURES FOR THE TRUE RACE TRACK ENTHUSIAST

The Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS is a Donkervoort in its purest form. For the real song day devotee the RS offers numerous extra greater capabilities that no longer only increase the lap times however the riding pleasure as well.

These include the RS's modern day suspension gadget and, available as an alternative for the rate demon, a refined, fully adjustable racing ABS and traction-manage gadget as well as an automatic double-clutching function.

INTERIOR

Even extra aesthetically subtle and complex but more purposeful than ever is the new indoors of the D8 GTO-RS. The eye is right away drawn to the brand new visible carbon fibre backside shape, which includes the ground plate and tunnel. With this design detail the RS indoors displays the auto's no-nonsense, excessive-tech individual. Additional functionalities have additionally been delivered inner, some of which can be discovered at the steerage wheel.

LIMITED EDITION

The Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS become announced as a limited edition of 40 gadgets in early 2016. Following the assertion a big variety of the available motors had been bought very quickly - a large praise. Many of these shoppers expressed interested in 'special versions' of this already excellent collection. Donkervoort - which naturally desires to meet every customer's man or woman needs - therefore determined to expand the RS collection, beforehand of agenda, with a Bare Naked Carbon Edition and a Race Edition.

The Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS Bare Naked Carbon Edition may be constrained to simply 15 motors. All the carbon fibre elements of those special version models can be left uncovered so the specific, recognisable fibre structure of the fabric stays absolutely seen. Just ten of the D8 GTO-RS Race Edition might be built. This RS might be optimised for track using, with capabilities that consist of a (non-avenue-criminal) sequential gearbox and the aforementioned lap time-enhancing song day functions. Of the whole series of sixty five devices, 42 have already been bought.

NO COMPROMISE

The Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS. Beastly, rapid and ultra-light-weight. A file breaker for the track, yet similarly in its element on the road as you enjoy a at ease, cozy journey home along your favorite scenic direction followed by using a lovely sundown on the cease of any other perfect day. Donkervoort. No Compromise.

The first Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS will be brought on the stop of 2016 and has a starting price of €151,173 excl. Taxes. Delivery time for orders in 2016: January 2018.