Spyker reportedly dropping V12 in Peking-Paris SUV for V8
Spyker Peking-Paris concept - Click above for a high-res gallery
You might question whether the time is right for Spyker to unleash its $300,000 Peking-Paris SSUV on the global motoring public, but, as recent spy shots indicated, a recent influx of development money from Russia means the project is apparently very much still in the works. According to reports, plans for a V12 engine have officially been shelved in favor of a V8.
We're not certain who will supply the engine for the Spyker D8. Currently, the Dutch automaker gets its powerplants from Audi, including the 400-horsepower 4.2L V8 powering the C8, but past rumors have suggested that Spyker might instead use a good 'ol American V8 in the production SUV. If Cars UK is right about the D8 getting a supercharged 8-cylinder poweplant with at least 550 horsepower, we can think of a few excellent choices for Spyker to consider. We should find out soon enough – Spyker is reportedly prepping the D8 for a debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Thanks for the tip, John!
[Source: Cars UK]
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Biomech 11:13AM (4/19/2009)
Man, and we all thought Porsche had the laziest designers... this is just a C8 stretched vertically!
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nzo 2:53PM (4/19/2009)
Thats not lazy designers, its blind designers. That thing is hideous. Looks like some kind of poorly designed cheap toy made in china like you find in those candy vending machines.
asng15 8:04PM (4/19/2009)
nzo
2:53PM (4/19/2009)
Thats not lazy designers, its blind designers. That thing is hideous. Looks like some kind of poorly designed cheap toy made in china like you find in those candy vending machines.
Just by looking at ur words, i know ur taste
nighttime__ 11:14AM (4/19/2009)
if only they would drop this monstrosity all together.
I can't believe these hypo-SUVs sell.
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mr.ed 11:38AM (4/19/2009)
Straight out of the Ford studios of the 60's.
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Flea 11:18AM (4/19/2009)
it looks like a mc-donalds addicted killer whale.
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jon 11:20AM (4/19/2009)
no.
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izorro 11:22AM (4/19/2009)
Hit it with a stick.
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Coolio 11:28AM (4/19/2009)
It's already taken a nose dive off of the ugly tree - and hit every branch on the way down.
Mike 11:23AM (4/19/2009)
At this point, they can't screw up that vehicle any more than it already is. Stick some fender vents on it and kiss your jobs goodbye!
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Hike15 11:34AM (4/19/2009)
Why are they wasting such a beautiful interior on such an ugly and useless car?
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Rufus 11:41AM (4/19/2009)
Just say no.
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Soccer Mom 11:43AM (4/19/2009)
Hurray! A soap box on wheels!
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Clippy 11:49AM (4/19/2009)
After seeing Porsche Cayenne i thought that there can't be anything worse in SUV market. This Spyker, however, is like an inbred child. I really do wonder why would someone want to finance this project.
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PauloBecker 12:10PM (4/19/2009)
WHY?!?!
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Grandeos 12:25PM (4/19/2009)
So Russian money is being used to fund development of this disaster???
That money would be better spent being handed over to AIG.
Enough said...
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tomguptill 12:34PM (4/19/2009)
It looks like an Audi Q7 mated with a '75 Pinto and this is the baby they took out into the forest and abandoned.
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HotRodzNKustoms 12:44PM (4/19/2009)
Actually they are dropping the W12 in favor of a V8. Do you guys not ever check manufacturers websites? Their own website says it will be a 6.2 liter engine rated at 400kW and 750Nm with a redline of 6,500rpms sounds a lot like a LSx to me.
As for the car, I have loved the Peking-to-Paris ever since I first saw it at the LA Autoshow.
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P.V. 1:01PM (4/19/2009)
That's just a sedan with some jacked-up ride height.
Even "sedan" seems to be a forbidden word these days, I guess.
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fujia 1:06PM (4/19/2009)
"Unleash" ???
Once unleached, who the hell is it going to attack ? It is most likely going to stay right next to its leach. This thing is DOA just like Spyker was on its introduction day.
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