SPYKER N.V. (“SPYKER”) THE LAST SEPT. 4 REVEALED THE SPYKER B6 VENATOR SPYDER CONCEPT TO EUROPEAN ATTENDEES AT SALON PRIVÉ IN LONDON
SYON PARK, LONDON | SEPTEMBER 06, 2013.- The last sept. 4, the SPYKER B6 VENATOR SPYDER Concept made its European debut at Salon Privé in London – just six months after the worldwide introduction of the Spyker B6 Venator Coupe Concept at the 83rd International Geneva Motor Show. Spyker – creator of meticulously hand built automobiles whose beauty is equaled only by their unrivaled craftsmanship – shared its newest unique alternative in the High Luxury Sports sector via a press briefing at Salon Privé, Europe’s most exclusive automotive lifestyle event. The SPYKER B6 VENATOR SPYDER Concept is the eagerly awaited convertible execution of Spyker’s compact, 2-door mid-engine sports car that will offer the discerning driver of the highest standards a new choice, delivering a rare combination of heritage, design, performance and exclusivity.
The SPYKER B6 VENATOR SPYDER Concept incorporates vintage cues of the brand’s aviation past, highly detailed design and bespoke materials into a defiantly contemporary statement that could only come from Spyker. The company’s Latin axiom “Nulla tenaci invia est via” – “For the tenacious no road is impassable” – is tastefully featured on the exterior. The name “Venator” is Latin for “Hunter,” a nod back to Spyker’s “Hunter” fighter aircraft of the early 20th century.
Exterior highlights include:
- The trademark radiator grille’s mesh is V-shaped, referencing Spyker models of the previous century. The 1903 Spyker logo harkens back to an era when Spyker built racers such as the amazing 60HP.
- The headlights, equipped with LED light rails, give the car an aggressive stance.
- The 3D LED rear lights are akin to the iris-type after burners of a jet engine from a modern fighter aircraft.
- The brake light has been sculpted into the rear panel design to ensure smooth, flowing design lines.
- Elegantly aggressive 19” TurbofanTM wheels are shown in mirror polish finish.
- The brand’s axiom “Nulla tenaci invia est via” – which translates to “For the tenacious no road is impassable” – is shown on the fairings.
Interior highlights include:
- Interior surroundings crafted from the finest materials are unusually open and airy for a sports car, akin to an aeroplane cockpit. The leather is sourced from the Litano range produced by the Royal Hulshof Dutch Tanneries in Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands. Hulshof uses only West European first choice bull hides and a special tanning process that produces the beautifully rich colour palette.
- The red cover on the ignition switch evokes the spirit of starting an aeroplane, as does the dashboard that lights up as part of the ‘pre-flight check.’ The dashboard is shown with a turned aluminium fascia, similar to those seen on Spykers of the 1920s.
- Pressing the engine start button brings to life a powerful V6 engine that delivers 375+ bhp.
- The trademark exposed gear change mechanism was inspired by early aircraft controls from Spyker’s aviation heritage.
Body:
- All carbon fibre.
Chassis:
- All aluminium platform.
Engine:
- Engine mount position: rear-mid.
- Engine orientation: transverse mounted V6.
- Max power: 375+ bhp.
Drivetrain:
- Drivetrain type: RWD.
- Transmission: 6-spd automatic.
Dimensions:
- Overall length: 4347 mm.
- Width (ex mirrors): 1882 mm.
- Wheelbase: 2500 mm.
- Kerb weight: under 1400 kg.
The SPYKER B6 VENATOR SPYDER Concept will begin production in late 2014 for key markets including Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and India, followed by the US in early 2015.
Victor R. Muller, Spyker’s Chief Executive Officer and designer of the SPYKER B6 VENATOR SPYDER chose the lush Syon House Concept Lawn for the European premiere because, “Salon Privé is the European destination for those who treasure ‘high luxury’ and ‘sports car’ in equal measure – just like I do. I created the SPYKER B6 VENATOR SPYDER precisely for those who seek an alternative choice worthy of their driving passion.” The European unveiling of the SPYKER B6 VENATOR SPYDER Concept follows last month’s North American debut at the ultra-exclusive Quail Lodge event held during the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance week in Monterey, California.
The introduction of the SPYKER B6 VENATOR Concept at Geneva earlier this year marked the beginning of a new era for the brand, one that will include a significant increase in production led by a management team that has never been stronger. The SPYKER B6 VENATOR SPYDER Concept represents the next key step on that path, which is being spearheaded by Muller and his Chief Commercial Officer John Walton. Together, Muller and Walton are leading a passionate team that is supremely dedicated to creating unique and beautiful high-performance sports luxury cars.
According to Walton, “Reactions to both the SPYKER B6 VENATOR COUPE, in Geneva, and now the SPYDER, in Pebble Beach, were extraordinarily positive – from press and consumers alike. We are truly pleased to see that the desire for Spyker is higher than ever among today’s automotive aficionados.”
The SPYKER B6 VENATOR Concept will provide the authentic Spyker experience – hand-crafted rarity that is as visceral to view as it is to drive – at a more accessible price point of approximately £110,000 for the coupe and £120,000 for the Spyder. “The SPYKER B6 VENATOR COUPE and SPYDER Concepts are the immediate future of Spyker,” said Muller.
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