The Spyker C8 Laviolette Is One Of The Strangest Supercars Around CarBuzz News Features New Cars Used Cars Sell My Car Shopping Tools Car Reviews Car Finder Compare Cars Best Cars Car Dealerships Used Car Reviews Car Advice Home News The Spyker C8 Laviolette Is One Of The Strangest Supercars Around
The Spyker C8 Laviolette Is One Of The Strangest Supercars Around
May. 20, 2022 5:42 PM ET by Chase Bierenkoven Supercars / 7 Comments This is the second time in two years this car has hit the auction block. There are plenty of examples of eccentric supercars out there. Pick a Lamborghini. Or a Pagani for that matter. But there was a time when if you wanted something really strange, you went to Spyker. The company's most recent model, the C8 Preliator is a great example. But really, the OG Spykers were the best example. They combined German engineering with a uniquely Dutch flair. Now, you could own that unique mix of the weird and wonderful. This Spyker C8 Laviolette is up for auction on Bring a Trailer, though we'll warn you now. It won't be cheap. The current bid stands at $222,000 with four days left of bidding. Bring A Trailer Bring A Trailer Bring A Trailer Bring A Trailer But with a car this wild, does the money really matter? This is 1 of 25 "Basic Instinct 2" models, and the only one with a Targa roof, which was a $16,000 option at the time. "Targa" might be the wrong word, as there's still some roof left after the panels are gone. T-tops, then. This one is a 2007 model, and all Basic Instinct 2 cars were built to commemorate a film of the same name. It's also the reason for this car's color scheme, which matches the movie car's Jet Black over Lipstick Red interior. While that film may have been forgotten, the Spyker's aerospace ties haven't been, and it's definitely one of the car's main talking points. Everything on this car seems to allude to planes, from the propeller-like 19-inch wheels to the literal propeller on the front hood, to the engine-turned dash that looks more like an aircraft control panel than a dash. There's also a big red cover that reads "Ignition," arguably the car's best feature. Bring A Trailer Bring A Trailer Bring A Trailer Bring A Trailer Well, aside from the Audi-sourced 4.2-liter V8 rated at 400 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque. It should still make that, given it's only got 4,200 miles or so on the odometer. That Audi S4 engine is hooked up to a Getrag six-speed manual, which features an exposed linkage, sort of like Pagani's of the era did. All 400 hp also goes right to the rear wheels. Let's talk money. It's hard to say what this one will sell for. It being the only Targa Laviolette will probably bolster the price tag, and these are generally not cheap cars. However, this exact car sold for $363,000 in February of 2020. Given the boom in the auto market, as well as the price the car is at now, it's safe to say this auction will exceed that. Bring A Trailer Bring A Trailer Bring A Trailer Bring A Trailer Join The Discussion
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Spyker C8 Preliator Chase Bierenkoven Associate Editor Shortly before applying to law school, Chase decided to take a chance on pursuing his dream job: playing with cars and getting paid for it. Law school was just a means to an end, after all. His first writing job was freelance and barely paid his grocery bill. It quickly turned into a full-time position, eventually leading Chase to join CarBuzz in 2022. Chase now tests cars, and sits comfortably at the news desk when he's not in the driver's seat. In his spare time, Chase can be heard trying to play guitar, or out enjoying Colorado's natural splendor in his BMW M3. Contact Chase @bierenkoven @cbier823 LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top