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Spyker C8 Laviolette GT2-R

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Click here to download printer friendly version Spyker Squadron – the factory GT2 team -, in partnership with its title sponsor SNORAS Bank and Speedy Racing, is proud to present its latest GT2 racer for the most famous and grueling race on the planet: the 24-Hours of Le Mans. In 2008 and 2009 Spyker Squadron will compete with two Spyker C8 Laviolette GT2Rs in both the Le Mans Series (LMS) and the 24-Hours of Le Mans.

The Laviolette GT2R replaces the successful Spyker C8 Spyder GT2R, the first Spyker that earned podium positions for the Dutch manufacturer of exclusive sports cars in the international GT arena. The new Laviolette has been built from the ground up around on a much stiffer, aluminumspaceframe with better aerodynamic qualities. Based on the team's knowledge and experience with the previous C8, a long list of components have been changed or improved. The new car is an excellent platform to continuously develop and improve pace to reach the ultimate goal: a podium position at Le Mans. Spyker Squadron welcomes Lithuanian SNORAS Bank, as its title sponsor for the upcoming season.

Like last year Spyker Squadron partners with Alexandre Pesci's Swiss dealer team Speedy Racing, sponsored by LEMO and Rebellion Horlogerie. Car number 85 will be driven by Alexei Vasilev (RUS), Ralf Kelleners (GER) and Peter Dumbreck (GBR). The second car, number 94, will be piloted by Andrea Chiesa (SUI), Benjamin Leuenberger (SUI) and Philippe Camandona (SUI).

Both at Le Mans and in the Le Mans Series the team will use Michelin tires.

After two earlier tests in Estoril and Le Castellet (Paul Ricard) the team will head to Barcelona, Spain within three weeks for the first 1000km race this season: the LMS 1000km de Catalunya.

Company press release, last updated on 03 / 17 / 2008

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General specifications
Country of origin The Netherlands
Chassis number 191
Numbers built N/A
Introduced 2008
Introduced at 2008 Geneva Motorshow

Engine
Configuration 90º V 8
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction aluminum block and head
Displacement 4.000 liter / 244.1 cu in
Valvetrain 5 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Fuel injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated

Drivetrain
Chassis/body aluminum panels on aluminum spaceframe
Suspension (fr/r) double wishbones, coil springs over Koni dampers
Steering rack-and-pinion
Brakes vented discs, all-round
Gearbox 6 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 1125 kilo / 2480.2 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4177 mm (164.4 in) / 1920 mm (75.6 in) / 1110 mm (43.7 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2580 mm (101.6 in) / 1710 mm (67.3 in) / 1910 mm (75.2 in)

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