Donkervoort has announced technical specifications
of the limited-edition D8 GTO-JD70 it first presented back in August. The lightweight sports car was
developed to celebrate the 70th birthday of company founder, Joop Donkervoort,
and is the highest-performing vehicle in its range.
Power comes courtesy of a 2.5-liter, turbocharged
five-cylinder producing 415 HP and 520 Nm of torque. Sending power
to the rear wheels is a close-ratio five-speed manual transmission and a new
limited-slip differential. Among the key upgrades made to the D8 GTO-JD70 are a
new exhaust system, adjustable front and rear sway bars, and three-way
adjustable shock absorbers.
The small Dutch company says the car can pull more
than 2G of lateral acceleration during cornering on its standard road tires
as well as 1.65G of deceleration. It will also rocket off the line at a peak of
1.02G.
Upgrades have also been made to the car’s
aerodynamics with a new front fascia, wheel arches, and other changes resulting
in 80 kg of rear downforce and 50 kg of front downforce. An
eye-catching rear diffuser is also featured. More than 95 per cent of the car’s
bodywork is made from carbon fiber, resulting in a total weight of less than
700 kg.
Just 70 examples of the D8 GTO-JD70 will be
produced, with pricing starting from € 163,636 (US$ 181,240).
