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===Previous models=== ====Donkervoort S7/S8==== {{main|Donkervoort S8}} ;Donkervoort S7 The first Donkervoort β the S7 β was introduced in 1978. It is an ultra-light weight sports car manufactured in Tienhoven between 1978 and 1982. It was replaced by the [[Donkervoort S8]] in late 1983.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://monochrome-watches.com/the-dutch-made-exception-the-donkervoort-story/|title=The Dutch-Made Exception, the Donkervoort Story|date=July 4, 2020|website=Monochrome Watches}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.klassiekerweb.nl/merken/donkervoort/s7-en-s8/|title=Donkervoort S7 en S8}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoviva.com/s7/version/37510|title=Donkervoort S7 :: 4 photos and 19 specs :: autoviva.com|website=www.autoviva.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.carthrottle.com/post/wvzmgkm/|title=No Compromise - Donkervoort - #Blogpost by Roadster (Otaku)|website=Car Throttle|date=23 August 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?50733-Donkervoort-S7-1978-1982|title=Donkervoort S7 1978-1982|website=www.ultimatecarpage.com}}</ref> These cars have a [[Ford Kent engine#Crossflow|Ford Crossflow]] 1.6 liter OHV engine with {{convert|90|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} and a four-speed manual transmission, or a 2.0 liter Ford OHC engine with {{cvt|110|hp}}. Mechanically, the car used a Triumph front axle and an Escort rear axle.<ref name=EarlyGuide>{{cite web |url=http://donkervoort.news-letter.nl:80/uploads/5/UPL_8164.pdf |title=Donkervoort Occasion Guiding Prices 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060528094507/http://donkervoort.news-letter.nl:80/uploads/5/UPL_8164.pdf |archive-date=May 28, 2006 |url-status=dead |publisher=Donkervoort Cars}}</ref> Top speed was {{convert|170|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name=TAM85>{{Cite book | title = Quattroruote: Tutte le Auto del Mondo 1985 | editor = Mastrostefano, Raffaele | publisher = Editoriale Domus S.p.A | ref = TAM85 | year = 1985 | page = 261 | language = it | location = Milano | isbn = 88-7212-012-8 }}</ref> ;[[Donkervoort S8]]/S8A Introduced in late 1983, the S8 and later S8A were the first Donkervoorts of notice, with the "Eight" implying an improvement over the [[Lotus Seven]]. Of exactly the same dimensions as the Donkervoort Super Seven, these cars originally used a two-liter inline-four engine from [[Ford of Europe]].<ref name=TAM85/> In 1985, the S8 was upgraded with a five-speed gearbox, a Donkervoort front axle, and a rear axle from the [[Ford Capri]]. The S8A also was introduced that year with a wider front track and an independent rear suspension, distinguished by refreshed styling and new adhesive-based manufacturing. Production of the S8 ended in 1989, and the S8A was discontinued in 1993.<ref name=EarlyGuide/> ;[[Donkervoort S8]]AT Responding to the need for more power, a turbocharged version of the S8A was introduced in 1986; this car is identifiable by a profusion of various vents and openings to cool the engine. Power output rose to {{cvt|170|hp}}. The S8AT was improved in 1988, receiving the chassis and larger engine from the D10 until it was discontinued in 1994.<ref name=EarlyGuide/> ====Donkervoort D8==== {{main|Donkervoort D8}} ;[[Donkervoort D8]] Zetec (1993-1998) From 1993 the new D8 was built, marking the continuing departure from being merely a Super Seven copy. The first D8s were the last Donkervoorts to receive Ford engines; 1.8 and 2.0-liter versions from the [[Ford Zeta engine|Zetec family]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.donkervoort.nl/cars/d8zetec.htm |title=D8 Zetec 1993 - 1998 |publisher=Donkervoort Cars |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070108174836/http://www.donkervoort.nl/cars/d8zetec.htm |archive-date=January 8, 2007 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Donkervoort offered a "Sport" version that changed to cycle-style front fenders and reduced weight through the use of carbon fibre body parts.<ref name=EarlyGuide/> ;[[Donkervoort D8]] Cosworth (1995-1998) The D8 also was fitted with the 2.0-liter turbocharged [[Cosworth#The YB series|Cosworth ''YB'' engine]] starting in 1995.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.donkervoort.nl/cars/d8cosworth.htm |title=D8 Cosworth 1994 - 1998 |publisher=Donkervoort Cars |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070108205620/http://www.donkervoort.nl/cars/d8cosworth.htm |archive-date=January 8, 2007 |url-status=dead}}</ref> ;[[Donkervoort D8]] Audi (1999β2008) During 1999, Donkervoort switched from Ford to Audi's 20-valve [[Turbocharger|turbocharged]] [[List of Volkswagen Group petrol engines#1.8 20vT|1.8-liter ''R4'' engine]], available in a variety of outputs ranging from {{convert|150|to|245|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.donkervoort.nl/cars/d8audi.htm |title=D8 Audi (AGU) 1999 - 2002 |publisher=Donkervoort Cars |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070108205056/http://www.donkervoort.nl/cars/d8audi.htm |archive-date=January 8, 2007 |url-status=dead}}</ref> ;[[Donkervoort D8]] Audi (E-gas) Wide Track (2003β2012) Since 2003, the Donkervoort is equipped with the Audi 1.8T 20V E-gas (electronic throttle) turbocharged engine. In the D8, the engine is available with 150 bhp, 180 bhp, 210 bhp and 270 bhp. Thanks to its total weight of {{cvt|630|kg}}, this results in an acceleration time from {{cvt|0|to|100|km/h}} between 3.8 and 5.2 seconds depending on the type. The Wide Track models can be distinguished from earlier Audi-powered models by the front light arrangement. ;[[Donkervoort D8]] 270 (2008β2012) The Donkervoort D8 270 is available since the summer of 2008. This version of the D8 series became the successor of the D8 270 RS, the limited edition that was introduced in 2005 and restricted to 25 numbered units. The D8 270 has a restyled nose and grill that refer directly to the D8 GT and accelerates from 0β100 km/h in 3.6 seconds.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.donkervoort.nl/cars/d8270rs.htm |title=D8 270 RS |publisher=Donkervoort Cars |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070108174355/http://www.donkervoort.nl/cars/d8270rs.htm |archive-date=January 8, 2007 |url-status=dead}}</ref> This car was the seventh fastest production car on [[NΓΌrburgring]]'s famous Nordschleife of 2011, at 7m 14.9s.<ref name=B2G-270RS>{{cite web|url=http://bridgetogantry.com/2/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=178&Itemid=300060|title=Fastest Production Car Lap of the Nurburgring| date=2011-03-18|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120316164510/http://bridgetogantry.com/2/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=178&Itemid=300060 | archive-date = 2012-03-16 | publisher=Bridgetogantry.com}}</ref> ;[[Donkervoort D8]] GT (2007β2012) The Donkervoort D8 GT - introduced in 2007 - is the first closed Donkervoort. Compared to the open version of the D8, the D8 GT has entirely new front and rear suspension, increased track width by 8 centimeters, larger brakes for increased stopping power and 17-inch aluminum wheels. With a total weight of {{cvt|650|kg}}, the D8GT is the lightest GT in the world. This is largely due to the extensive use of [[carbon]] fiber: the entire roof, the entire rear and the doors and fenders of the car are made of this material.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.donkervoort.nl/cars/d8gt.htm |title=D8 GT |publisher=Donkervoort Cars |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080409032619/http://www.donkervoort.nl/cars/d8gt.htm |archive-date=April 9, 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref> ====Donkervoort D8 GTO==== ;[[Donkervoort D8]] GTO (2013β2022) The [[Donkervoort D8]] GTO is a completely new creation. The engine, a 2.5L TFSI 5-cylinder turbocharged Audi engine, has a power output of 250-280 kW (340-380PS/335-375 bhp) and 450Nm of torque at 1600rpm, and the whole car weighs less than 700 kg. This low weight is due to composite materials such as the full carbon fibre body of the D8 GTO. With a [[power-to-weight ratio]] of just 1.8 kg/PS the car accelerates from 0β100 km/h in 2.8s and from 0β200 km/h in just 8.6s.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.donkervoort.com/en/cars/donkervoort-d8-gto/ |title=Donkervoort D8 GTO |publisher=Donkervoort Cars |access-date=20 September 2022}}</ref> The very first GTOs were produced in a limited series of 25 Premium D8 GTOs in 2013. The production of the regular D8 GTO, available in a Touring or a Performance version, started in 2014. ;[[Donkervoort D8]] GTO RS (2016β2022) Donkervoort introduced the D8 GTO RS in October 2016 as the successor to their D8 270 RS. Donkervoort states that they have reduced the D8 GTO's drag coefficient by 20 percent. The GTO RS offers a new suspension system as an additional option, and also offers a dual-clutch automatic transmission setup.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.donkervoort.com/en/cars/donkervoort-d8-gto-rs/ |title=Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS |publisher=Donkervoort Cars |access-date=20 September 2022}}</ref> It is not street legal.<ref name=HC-10things/> ;[[Donkervoort D8]] GTO Individual series (2021) In July 2021 Donkervoort announced on their website that they were launching a newer vehicle and their moto was "Any company can sell their cars. Only Donkervoort can create your car - The choice is yours". The model D8 GTO Individual series was launched on 9 September 2021 and was the first Donkervoort model available in purple color.
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