The Donkervoort F22 supercar debuts, named after CEO’s daughter, who was born on May 22 this year. Although it looks pretty much like the D8 GTO, the automaker has built it from the ground up.
What makes it a high-speed machine is its power-to-weight ratio of 666 horsepower per metric ton, which is even superior to the Bugatti Veyron. The power comes from a 2.5-litre turbo inline-five, borrowed from Audi, generating 492 horsepower (367 kilowatts). The engine mates to a five-speed gearbox with Torsen limited-slip differential, powering the rear wheels. The automaker claims a 0 to 100 km/h run in 2.5 seconds with a top speed of 180 mph (290 km/h).
The remarkable power-to-weight ratio isn’t the only highlight of the Donkervoort F22. Making the vehicle lightweight was a vital task. The engineers were able to keep the weight at 1,653 pounds while making the vehicle tougher than the D8 GTO. The lighter weight also improves the steering and handling while wearing 18-inch front and 19-inch back Nankang tyres.
While pulling 2.15g in turns, the supercar has the capability of 1.2g of deceleration, courtesy of its steel brakes. There is no power assist, and rack & pinion steering is elective. Moreover, there is no stability control system, but you can alter traction. The independent suspension offers an elective hydraulic system to lift the supercar 35 millimeters to tackle obstacles. Overall, it is an analogue car, and that’s true for its interior as well.
Inside, we can enjoy an iPad infotainment system by paying extra and using a digital display for instrumentation. Quite a few buttons are there to alter different settings, and the carbon fibre roof panels are manually operated. The seats are Recaro with optional six-point harnesses, and the doors have butterfly wings.
The automaker is asking €245,000 for the supercar in Europe and offering a huge range of elective features that can take the price to €345,000. Undoubtedly, it is a very costly two-seater, but 50 of the units have already been sold out. Donkervoort will create a total of 75 units for worldwide markets, which means you still have a chance to own this mean machine. The automaker will start deliveries next month.
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