Geneva March 4, 2008

PRESS RELEASE GENEVE

Spyker C8 Aileron unveiled

Spyker Cars, manufacturer of premium sport cars, unveiled its second generation C-line

sports car at the Salon International de l’Auto in Geneva, Switzerland today: The all

aluminium Long Wheel Base model is called

Spyker C8 Aileron and will come with both a manual as well as an automatic gearbox.

Architecture

The C8 Aileron continues Spyker‟s signature architecture (applied since its inception in 2000 with the

C8 Spyder) of a mid-engined configuration in an aluminium space frame, clad in aluminium body

panels.

The Aileron‟s space frame is a development of the original space frame of the first generation cars: its

torsional rigidity, however, was improved by 40% without adding any weight. Its dimension have

changed though, the wheelbase increasing by 10 cm / 4.5 inches for improved road handling and

more cockpit space. Also its front track was widened and as a result the car is virtually „square‟.

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Design

Designing a successor of a first generation car is no mean feat. Spyker‟s design philosophy has always

been to create timeless designs, contemporary but classic.

In the first generation cars the leading design cues were Spyker‟s aviation and racing heritage. The

propeller design consistently applied to many elements of the cars ( such as the Aeroblade wheels )

since 2000, was up for refreshment though: And in aviation the propeller engine was succeeded by

the turbine engine so Spyker adopted the turbine as its “leitmotiv” for the Aileron.

The signature Spyker polished air inlets in aluminium were converted into turbine engine shaped

scoops reducing the “bling” element considerably, which reflects a trend Spyker sees in general:

more sober designs, less exuberant. The scoops have polished alloy nacelles which may be colour

coded with the interior as an option. The airflow around the car was redesigned so that the shark-like

gills of the first generation cars (no less than 17 on a C8 Spyder) could be abandoned giving the

Aileron a cleaner, smoother appearance.

The radiator opening was enlarged in anticipation of more horsepower requiring additional cooling.

The mesh is V-shaped as on the first generation cars, a direct reference to the Spykers of the previous

century, but angled forward giving the car a somewhat more aggressive stance.

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Also the headlight units were reshaped to follow the body design more closely. LED lights are

incorporated in the units for indicators as well as Xenon lights (which are standard now).

The glass jet brighten inspired canopy, first introduced on the C8 Laviolette in February 2001, was

extended backwards, reducing drag and increasing cockpit headroom. The signature air inlet atop the

cockpit remained save that is now turbine shaped.

With the increased wheelbase (10cm / 4.5 inches) the doors grew by the same length allowing for

more comfortable in- and egress.

Unfortunately practicality sometimes gains over design: The first generation cars have split side

windows which were not optimal in terms of sealing (wind noise and water management). The Aileron

has single pane side glass that drops when the door is opened and closed, creating improved comfort

level.

The rear diffuser was redesigned for improved functionality. The redesigned rear lights are LED units.

The outside mirrors were redesigned and the cone is mounted on two turbine fan blades, standard in

body colour (but available in polished aluminium as an option)

Power train

The Aileron will continue to use the Audi 4.2 litre V8 giving 400 BHP. This state-of-the-art 5 valve 4

cam engine is now mated to a 6 speed Getrag manual or a 6 speed automatic ZF gearbox. This is the

first time a Spyker is available with such an automatic gearbox as standard equipment.

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Wheels and suspension

The Aeroblade ™ (5 propeller) wheels of the first generation cars are – logically – replaced by a 10

blade rotor wheel called „Rotorblade‟ ™. They come in 19” all round and are made in left and right

hand turning versions.

The Aileron‟s suspension was developed from scratch and has double wishbones both front and rear.

Shock absorbers are now placed vertically within the wishbones.

(Carbon Ceramic ) Brakes

Brakes are supplied by AP Racing, a Spyker partner from day one. Colour coded callipers with Spyker

script are available as an option. The Aileron is available with carbon ceramic brakes as an option as

well.

Interior

The interior of all Spykers is clad in the highest quality leather the industry has on offer. The Dutch

Tannery of Hulshof provides the six hides used for an Aileron interior in 14 standard colours, which is

fitted by Ellemeijer. Any other colour so desired by the customer is available as an option.

Chronoswiss Dials are available as an option as well.

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Audio System

When Spyker started production in 2003 80% of the customers ordered their cars without any audio

system, the basic reasoning being that the engine provided all the sound one could possibly wish for.

However, with larger numbers of cars going into the market, the demand for a standard sound system

increased and cars were fitted with the system chosen by the owner. With the ever increasing success

of the I-pod and similar products, the demand for a standard sound system fitted by the factory has

increased to the point that every Aileron will be equipped with a Kharma sound system, incorporating

a GPS system, Bluetooth, CD player and an I-pod jack. It is paired to 7 Kharma loudspeakers

(see separate chapter press release).

Exterior Colours

The Aileron is available in 14 standard colours but as an option customers may elect to have the car

painted any colour they whish. The Spyker Squadron GT2 colour scheme with big “S”s is available as

an option as well.

Squadron

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, aluminum

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spaceframe 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.

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Spyker C8 Aileron Technical Specifications

Engine type: Aluminium V8 spark-ignition.

Exhaust: : Two sets of single pipes with Spyker „Nulla Tenaci‟engraving

Displacement: : 4.2 litres (4163cm3)

Max. Output: : 298Kw (400bhp)

Max. Torque: : 480Nm (354 lb/ft)

Max. Revolutions : 7000 Rpm

Top Speed : 300 km/h (187 mph)

Chassis: Aluminium space frame, composed of aluminium extrusions and folded sheet.

Body: Aluminium Superformed body

Weight : 1425kg (3142lbs)

Wheelbase : 2677 mm (105,4“)

Length : 4561 mm (179,5“)

Width : 1910 mm (75,2”), excluding mirrors

Front track : 1650 mm (64,9”)

Rear track : 1650 mm (64,9”)

Max.-height : 1214 mm (47,8”)

Fuel tank capacity: : 70 liters (18,5gal)

Drive line: Standard: 6 speed manual gearbox

Optional: 6 speed automatic gearbox.

Suspension: Double aluminium wishbones with integrated shock absorbers

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Brake system: Brake system incl. ABS system

Front : 362mm diameter Steel brake-discs

with AP-racing 6 piston brake caliper.

Rear : 330 mm diameter steel brake-discs with AP- racint 6 piston brake

callipers

Carbon Ceramic Brakes optional

Wheels: Front : 8,5J x 19” Rotorblade ™ alloy

Rear : 10J x 19” Rotorblade ™ alloy

Tyres: Front : BF Goodrich 235/35 ZR19

Rear : BF Goodrich 295/30 ZR19

Interior: Full leather interior by Hulshof

Turned aluminium dashboard

Air conditioning

ChronoSwiss ganges

Driver‟s and passenger‟s airbags with passenger airbag deactivation switch

Audio: Kharma Sound System (optional)

Price: Retail price excl. sales taxes € 199.990,00 (manual excluding options)

€ 207.990,00 (automatic excluding options)

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