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    Graverobber: You know, every year I go to the car show, and sit in the Spykers and talk to the Spyker people, and they say "Oh yes, we're building them, we've alre... more »
    tmp00: because nothing says Erectile Dysfunction like orange crocodile.. more »
    Schm, enjoying his first desert winter. .: That Shamwow guy is a total D-Bag. Also, "Made in Germany, those guys make the best stuff!" WTF? You cant just make stupid generalizations like that... more »
    damnelantra™: pssh... skpker owners would never shamwow their own motorcars, you the jalopnik reader will be given a shamwow as part of the next federal check givin... more »
    SeanKHotay: Dammit, folks...Spyker is a Dutch company. Isn't it obvious that "Laviolette" translates from Flemish to English as "Holstein"? more »
    Comrade Teargaskov: They sure can build a beautiful interior. To make the jump to desirability they need a proprietary engine and a new exterior design. The current fron... more »
    brandegee: So Spyker is pretty much following MG's business plan, then. Interesting choice. more »
    layabout: I was drooling over Spyker's & Koenigsegg's yesterday at the dealership in Cheltenham. more »
    caust12: Totally serious here: can someone explain how those pedals and gear shifter work? Is it just me, or is that some sort of special racing setup? more »
    Stoatmaster: Piscatorialy inspired cars have a fine heritage: Barracuda, Mako Shark, Stingray And now, the Koi Carp. more »
    Graverobber: They named it after a hockey player? more »
    Dr. H. F. Danger: What the crap is going on with that paint scheme? I would like it if it didn't look like Ronald freaking McDonald's car. more »
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    Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85, Live In A Very Bright Color

    The Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 brought its funky livery and unecessarily complicated name to the La Auto Show floor. Based on the GT2 class Spyker LeMans racer, the LM85 comes equipped with an all aluminum Audi 4.2-liter V8 paired with a six-speed Getrag gearbox good for 400 HP. In addition to all the go-fast bits and luxurious appointments, new owners will be on the recieving end of a very special prize. More »
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    Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 Gets A Web Reveal Before Hitting LA Show Floor

    The Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 is in effect a road going version of Spyker's GT2 Le Mans racer and will be debuting officially later at the LA Auto Show. So how does the Laviolette LM85 go even crazier than the normal C8? Underneath the psychotic paint job they've got an Audi-sourced 4.2 liter V8 producing 400 HP and mated to a manual six-speed Getrag gearbox (uh oh!). Inside, Spyker's traditional understatement follows along in this car with lavish amounts of leather, Alcantara, a set of Chronoswiss gauges to match the included Chronoswiss watch, and a luscious machine turned dash. More »
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    Special-Edition Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 Looks Ready For LeMans