Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS
Dutch car manufacturer
Donkervoort shared a glimpse of the upcoming D8 GTO-RS model.
Donkervoort
first announced its intentions to bring back the RS-branded machine in
February, as a successor to the model that went around the Nurburgring in a
blistering 7:14.89 in 2005, with Michael Düchting at the wheel – braking the
lap record.
GTO-RS was redesigned from scratch over the
past two years, getting leaner, meaner, more extreme and slightly larger in
size – according to the car maker. But don’t expect a visual-revolution over
the previous model, as the new automobile comes with a slightly improved nose
and front-end.
The Audi-sourced 2.5-litre R5 TFSI powering the beast was optimized, with the
assistance of Bosch, for improved acceleration and driving comfort. The deal
between the two companies also led to the development of a launch control
feature and a double-clutch function for the D8 GTO-RS.
The interior
underwent its share of upgrades as well, combining high-quality materials with
functional performance – translating into a race-bred cockpit with some
creature comforts.
Limited to 40
cars worldwide, this special edition will be introduced this summer, with a
starting price of € 151,173 (US$ 173,758), albeit 21 units have been already sold
among the Donkervoort Ambassadors in the pre-sale period.
