Spyker unveiled the C8 Preliator XXV Coupé at The Quail event during Monterey Car Week. This is the brand's first new model after the company's latest comeback, and its name refers to the 25 units of the limited series.
The main change is hidden behind the passenger compartment. Instead of the previous naturally aspirated or supercharged V8, the car received a 4.0-liter twin-turbo Audi V8. Power reaches 789–800 hp, and torque is about 1000 Nm. The engine works exclusively with a six-speed manual gearbox, and traction is transmitted to the rear wheels through a limited-slip differential.
The declared dynamics correspond to the level of modern supercars: acceleration to 62 mph (100 km/h) takes 2.9 seconds, and the top speed exceeds 350 km/h. At the same time, the car's weight is about 1.43 tons — significantly less than many modern supercars.
But the Preliator XXV is interesting not only for its engine. The body is entirely handmade from aluminum, and the new space frame was developed by Spyker itself. Hundreds of hours of manual labor go into assembling one car. The suspension is based on double wishbones, Brembo brakes are installed, and the steering system retains hydraulic power assistance.
Inside, Spyker went against the digital trend. There are practically no screens: the aluminum dashboard is filled with analog gauges, switches, and mechanical controls. Even the lever mechanism of the gearbox is left exposed.
This is what makes the XXV unusual compared to modern supercars. The manufacturer does not try to turn the Preliator into a high-tech electrified car — on the contrary, the focus is on mechanics, craftsmanship, and rarity.