Spyker C12 La Turbie
The Spyker C12 La Turbie is a sports car produced by Dutch automaker Spyker Cars in 2006. The LaTurbie was the first version of the C12 platform, being followed by the C12 Zagato one year later, which featured a unique Zagato designed body. Spyker originally planned to produce 25 LaTurbies, however, in October 2007 it was announced that Spyker had cancelled production of all C12 models, including the C12 LaTurbie and its sister model the C12 Zagato, before any cars were produced, in order to focus their resources on other models.[1]
| Spyker C12 La Turbie | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Spyker Cars |
| Production | 2006 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door convertible |
| Layout | RMR layout |
| Doors | Scissor |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.0 L W12 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2675 mm (105.3 in) |
| Length | 4585 mm (180.5 in) |
| Width | 1920 mm (75.6 in) |
| Height | 1255 mm (49.4 in) |
| Curb weight | 1400 kg (3086 lb) |
Overview
The Spyker C12 LaTurbie was the first Spyker to run the 6.0 litre VW Group W12 dry sump aluminum engine, giving a power output of 500 bhp (373 kW) and a torque of 600 N⋅m (443 lbf⋅ft).[2] Top speed is 325 km/h (202 mph) with acceleration from 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 3.9 seconds. A manual six-speed gearbox will be fitted with "an F1 style paddle shift under development".[3] The car has two luggage compartments, with a leather Louis Vuitton luggage set available to order, specially designed to fit. Inside, gauges are designed by Swiss watchmaker Chronoswiss, which also produces limited-edition Spyker branded wristwatches.
This is Spyker's third long wheelbase car, along with the C8 Double12 S and the C8 Double12 Spyder, which have V8 engines rather than W12s.
Specification
- Price: $290,000 (£253,430)
- Power: 372.9 kW / 500.1 bhp
- Torque: 600 N⋅m (443 lbf⋅ft)
- 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h): 3.9 seconds
- Top Speed: 325 km/h (202 mph)
- Double twin exhausts
- ABS
- 19" AerobladeT wheels (designed in-house by Spyker)
- Rear wheel drive with Drexler limited slip differential
- Lightweight aluminum space frame with integrated roll cage
References
- "Spyker dropping C12, developing new SSUV and C8". Autoblog. Retrieved 2020-03-26.
- "2005 Spyker C12 La Turbie - Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
- "2005 Spyker C12 La Turbie". Supercars.net. Archived from the original on 28 June 2008. Retrieved 26 September 2011.