2009 Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85

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This Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 build in 2009 was the first of a proposed series of 24 cars. Eventually, only 14 were built. Whilst writing this the Spyker parent company is bankrupt. Former CEO Victor Muller has always maintained that it is but a question of time before this Dutch sports car company is resurrected. Many a feline would have viewed the many lives of Spyker with a degree of jealousy, but for now, the show seems definitely over. Many books have been filled with stories in regard to Spyker’s tumultuous existence, so we won't. Formula 1, Le Mans and even the Saab takeover, nothing seemed to exotic for the brand from the little Dutch town of Zeewolde. Of all three adventures, Le Mans was the most logical and successful venture. Le Mans also provided the inspiration for the Spyker C8 Laviolette we have here: the LM85.

To state this car is perfectly documented and comes with everything intended to make owning a Spyker a unique experience is a bit of an understatement. It is not just the items of clothing signed during the 2009 Le Mans Driver Parade, it also includes the car itself that was signed under the hood by Maarten de Bruijn and Tom Coronel.

Naturally this Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 is totally undamaged. Since 2009 the car has only travelled 7,651 kilometres. The car’s condition reflects the low usage, it is nothing less than immaculate. As expected the car has remained totally in an original state, including its paintwork. When opening one of its scissor doors it becomes apparent the Spyker was built to an exacting standard. The doors scissor up precisely with minimal effort. The hood easily pivots forward to reveal a lovely aluminium front suspension housing many add-ons from the Audi stable. The Spyker LM 85 stands proudly on its 19-inch “Aeroblade” wheels with centre-lock. The wheels are beautifully filled in by a pair of extremely powerful AP brakes with 6 front pistons and 4 rear wheel ones. The suspension has fully adjustable Koni’s attached to the double wishbones. The finish sports the wonderful name “Burned Almond Orange” accentuated with Gunmetal elements. The car also has a roof air inlet made of polished aluminium. The polished aluminium is a recurring theme contrasting the orange paintwork. The exhaust is embellished with adapted ends distinguishing it from the “normal” Spykers. The LM 85 is further recognisable by its small rear spoiler, orange window surround, large diffuser and a frontend splitter.

The car’s interior is also pure art and is as good as new. The steering wheel has an airbag courtesy of Lamborghini due to the changed laws prohibiting the use of the brilliant air-bagless characteristic 4-spoke steering wheel. The gauges all carry the fine Spyker branding and keep you abreast of the car’s vital functions during your trip. The instruments light up in eye-catching green. The seats are really comfortable made of leather sides and Alcantara centres are adorned with diamond stitching. The dashboard features brushed aluminium. The openwork gear mechanism is probably one of the more eye-catching features. Spyker was as a newcomer instantaneously as famous as Ferrari thanks to this kind of brilliant design. It not only looks great it works flawlessly as well, which is quite important in a purebred sports car.

That we are dealing with a purebred sports car is a given. The Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 weighs just 1,275 Kg, measures only 4.19 metres in length and 1.25 metres in height. The car has a 4.2 litre Audi V8 delivering a pleasing 400 Ps. The LM 85 version of the C8 gets from 0-100 km/hr in 4.5 seconds and tops out at 300 km/hr thanks to its powerful engine and low weight. This engine transfers its power through a manual 6-speed gearbox to the rear wheels using a Drexler plated limited-slip diff.