RE: Spotted: 2009 Spyker C8 Laviolette

[Voguely]

Does the miniture orange toy one next to it come free if you buy the full sized model?!

[thewheelman]

Not that rare to me, i used to go see a dealership in Cheltenham that was full of Spykers. Always liked them myself.

[Jgtv]

Whats the little orange thing parked up next to it?

[Bish]

I used to sell the things. Made a hell of racket but the early ones where a real pig. Stiff suspension is an understatement and the brakes took some getting used to!

The interior is a thing of beauty but I still think the back end is a little blunt.

P.S. try filling one up with petrol.......takes a good 10 minutes due to the positioning of the filler meaning the fuel pump keeps on cutting out due to back pressure.

[Jaykaybi]

kambites said:

doublelink said:

Can someone tell me what is the yellow car facing out to Park Lane, Spyker is a bit of nonsense IMHO. Beautiful, but none sense! Thanks in anticipation.

It's a Diablo isn't it?

To most people it's just a Diablo, but it's a very unique one. Its full designation is Lamborghini Diablo SE30 Jota R.

[Jaykaybi]

Jgtv said:

Whats the little orange thing parked up next to it?

It's essentially a pretty serious kart with a bespoke Spyker body, quilted leather interior etc. It'll do around 100mph apparently, although not with me in it it bloody won't!

[Carnnoisseur]

(Who needs airbags when your organs could instead be impaled on something so cool?) I just love that line.

Has to be said, the interiors on these cars are magnificent, like a fine jewel (especially in person).

Funnily enough, in relation to the exterior, I've never viewed them as imposing, which I guess is due to them not being as wide as your average "super car".

[anonymous-user]

R500POP said:

Look at the interior, I mean LOOK AT IT, it's fantastic.

Agreed. Looks like the cockpit of a WW2 bomber

[Jgtv]

Jaykaybi said:

It's essentially a pretty serious kart with a bespoke Spyker body, quilted leather interior etc. It'll do around 100mph apparently, although not with me in it it bloody won't!

Thanks for that, sounds bonkers

[GTRene]

that car needs a supercharger on it to boost some more power, then it suits better to its looks me thinks.

[Flood]

I don't think I'd ever get bored of that exposed gear linkage.

[wotnot]

Sat alongside one on the way to Goodwood last year and decided that if, by some miracle, I could ever afford one, it simply doesn't have enough presence to warrant the outlay.
Do love that interior though; particularly the fact that everything you touch (wheel, gearlever and pedals) are all utterly drool-worthy.

[drgoatboy]

uncle tez said:

Am i the only person who doesn't like the interior ? I personally think the diamond plate metal makes it look cheap and tacky

Nope you are not the only one. I'm not a fan at all, I'm sure they are better in the flesh and I do like the gear linkage but the rest for me looks a bit of a mess to my eyes. Somehow I always think kit car when I see the dash.

[R500POP]

Flood said:

I don't think I'd ever get bored of that exposed gear linkage.

I'll bet it feels like a rifle bolt. Lovely.

Edited by R500POP on Wednesday 28th September 14:49

[uncle tez]

drgoatboy said:

Nope you are not the only one. I'm not a fan at all, I'm sure they are better in the flesh and I do like the gear linkage but the rest for me looks a bit of a mess to my eyes. Somehow I always think kit car when I see the dash.

Thank god for that. I thought i was going mental for a moment there. I agree with the kit car point

[andyps]

I can't imagine that one of these would ever get to the top of a list of cars I would buy (assuming my finances permitted of course) but I do love them and think the world is a much better place because they exist so thanks to those who have bought one!

[JohnoVR6]

Tyre Smoke said:

Sure there are prettier cars, but these really make me wibble!

Exactly this, I really do have a soft spot for them. Theres been one in my fantasy garage on here for years now!

[Wardy76]

R500POP said:

Flood said:

I don't think I'd ever get bored of that exposed gear linkage.

I'll bet it heels like a rifle bolt. Lovely.

AHAHAHAHAHA THAT MADE ME LAUGH - sorry lads - no offence. Just that one of you sounds like a serial killer! Rifle bolt...bahahahah

[R500POP]

Wardy76 said:

AHAHAHAHAHA THAT MADE ME LAUGH - sorry lads - no offence. Just that one of you sounds like a serial killer! Rifle bolt...bahahahah

I know where you live.........

[ZesPak]

Carnnoisseur said:

(Who needs airbags when your organs could instead be impaled on something so cool?) I just love that line.

Joke first made by the great JC in 2007.