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Things are finally starting to turn around for Dutch boutique supercar manufacturer Spyker. Sales nearly doubled last year (from a paltry 26 to just 43, but still) and new models like the
LM85 and
C8 Aileron are getting a lot of attention. It seems things are so good that the company is finally starting to work on the production version of its
Peking-to-Paris SSUV, if this spy shot courtesy of
Autogespot is any indication. Although the mule is little more than a stretched Land Rover with a Lotus suspension, the production D12 or D8 will look more like the Michiel van den Brink-penned superguppy we've seen at auto shows over the past couple of years. It might seem like bad timing to launch a high-powered luxury SUV in this global economy, but it didn't stop Aston Martin from showing off the new
Lagonda either.
Nulla tenaci invia est via, indeed.
This $300k super-sport-utility-vehicle could be powered by either a 500-hp W12 engine in D12 guise, or an American V8 as the D8. The heavy use of aluminum means it will be lighter than it looks, and suspension
tuning from Lotus should keep it well-planted, even in the twisties. Not that anyone aside from Spyker historians remember, or even care, but the Peking-to-Paris model is meant to commemorate Spyker's participation in the 1907 cross-country race of the same name. If it ever does reach showrooms, expect the vast majority to be sold in the Middle East, Russia and China, although a couple might make it Stateside. We think it would be a fun stablemate for someone's Lamborghini LM002.
[Source:
Autogespot]
Spy Shots: Spyker Peking-to-Paris ready to conquer Normandy originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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