Donkervoort

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Donkervoort Automobielen BV
legal form BV
founding 1978
Seat Lelystad , Netherlands
management Joop Donkervoort
Number of employees 30-35
Branch Automobile manufacturer
Website www.donkervoort.de

Donkervoort is a Netherlands- based automobile manufacturer . The company was founded by the Dutchman Joop Donkervoort in 1978 and only produces roadsters that were originally derived from the Lotus Seven and still look similar to it today.

Current production

Donkervoort builds new complete vehicles by hand in Lelystad . The Donkervoort D8 vehicle type was redesigned by the founder Joop Donkervoort and, apart from external similarities, has nothing in common with the original Lotus Super 7 . Donkervoort uses materials such as carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) and other modern composite materials for its cars. The current engine is supplied by Audi (2.5-liter TFSI five-cylinder turbo engines). The output of the new 2.5-liter five-cylinder engines ranges from 250 to 280 kW (340–380 hp) as standard.

Thanks to the extremely low weight of Donkervoort vehicles, accelerations of 2.8 s to 100 km / h (Donkervoort D8 GTO) as well as extreme cornering speeds and decelerations are possible.

The car has neither an anti-lock braking system (ABS) nor an electronic stability program (ESP). Only an adjustable traction control, full throttle function and launch control are offered as options.

Current models

Donkervoort D8 GTO
Donkervoort D8 GT 270
Donkervoort D8 270
Donkervoort D8 Wide Track
Donkervoort D8 GTO (since 2013)
The Donkervoort D8 GTO has been completely redeveloped. The engine, a 2.5-liter TFSI five-cylinder from Audi , has an output of 250–310 kW with an empty weight of around 700 kg.

Models from the past

Donkervoort D8 GT (2007-2012)
The Donkervoort D8 GT presented in 2007 is the first closed Donkervoort. Compared to the open version of the D8, the GT has a newly developed front and rear suspension. It is 8 cm wider. It has larger brake discs for maximum deceleration and 17 "aluminum wheels. The total weight of 650 kg is achieved primarily through the extensive use of carbon fiber materials. The entire roof, rear, doors and fenders are made of this material.
Donkervoort D8 270 (2008-2012)
The Donkervoort D8 270 has been available since summer 2008. This D8 version is the successor to the D8 270 RS, which was built in a limited edition of 25 units. The D8 270 has a newly designed front section based on that of the D8 GT. It accelerates to 100 km / h in 3.6 s.
Donkervoort D8 Audi (E-Gas) Wide Track (2003-2012)

Since 2003, Donkervoort vehicles have been equipped with 1.8T-20V turbo engines with an “ electronic accelerator ” from Audi . The engine is available in the following output variants: 110 kW / 150 PS, 132 kW / 180 PS, 154 kW / 210 PS, 173 kW / 235 PS and 199 kW / 270 PS. Thanks to its weight of 630 kg, accelerations from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.8 to 5.2 seconds are possible, depending on the engine variant.

Overview of models

vehicle year engine
S7 1978-1984 1.6 liter Ford Kent engine with side cam, 84 hp (62 kW) to 128 hp (94 kW)
S8 1985-1989 2.0 liter Ford OHC, 81 kW (110 PS)
S8A 1985-1993 2.0 liter Ford OHC, 86 kW (117 PS)
S8AT 1986-1994 Garret T3 turbocharger with intercooler , 3-way catalytic converter , 125 kW (170 PS) with a 2.0-liter engine or 140 kW (190 PS) with a 2.2-liter engine
D10 1988-1989 2.2 liter Garrett T3 turbocharger, 140 kW
D8 Zetec 1993-1998 1.8 liters with 103 kW (140 PS) or 2.0 liters with 160 PS ( Ford Zetec 16V engine )
D8 Cosworth 1994-1998 2.0 liter DOHC engine, 162-206 kW (220-280 PS)
D8 Audi (AGU) 1999-2002 1.8 liter Audi turbo engine, 110–180 kW (150–245 hp)
D8 Audi (E-gas) 2003-2012 1.8 liter Audi turbo engine, electronic throttle valve control (e-gas), 110–154 kW (150–270 hp)
D8 270 RS 2005-2007 1.8 liter Audi turbo engine, e-gas, 199 kW, limited edition of 25 cars
D8 270 2008–2012 1.8 liter Audi turbo engine, e-gas, 199 kW
D8 GT 2007–2012 1.8-liter 20V Audi turbo engine, e-gas, 199 kW
D8 GTO 2013 – now 2.5-liter TFSI 5-cylinder Audi turbo engine, 250–280 kW (340–380 hp)

Special models

Donkervoort D8 GTO Bilster Berg Edition
The Donkervoort D8 GTO Bilster Berg Edition, presented at the beginning of 2015, has a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine from Audi with 280 kW and a maximum torque of 475 Nm at 1,750 rpm. Although the D8 GTO was already very fast, Donkervoort managed to increase the speed and grip again in combination with further developments and improvements in terms of chassis and road holding. What immediately catches the eye on the new special model is the unique shape of the nose, which Donkervoort designed especially for the special edition.

Lap record for street legal cars on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring

The then German importer Michael Düchting drove a new lap record for street-legal cars on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife with 7: 18.01 minutes on October 24, 2004 in a Donkervoort D8 RS . In the meantime, work is being carried out on an even more powerful vehicle, as the record has meanwhile been lost. In autumn 2005, under less than ideal weather conditions, Michael Düchting briefly regained the record with a time of 7: 14.89 minutes.

Web links

Commons : Donkervoort vehicles  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Christian Brinkmann: Donkervoort D8 GTO Bilster Berg Edition: Even the LaFerrari pales there . Speed ​​heads. January 9, 2015. Accessed January 14, 2015.