The Laviolette GT2R replaces the successful Spyker C8 Spyder GT2R, the first Spyker that earned podium positions for the Dutch manufacturer of exclusive sports cars in the international GT arena. The new Laviolette has been built from the ground up around on a much stiffer, aluminumspaceframe with better aerodynamic qualities.
Spyker Squadron – the factory GT2 team -, in partnership with its title sponsor SNORAS Bank and Speedy Racing, is proud to present its latest GT2 racer for the most famous and grueling race on the planet: the 24-Hours of Le Mans. In 2008 and 2009 Spyker Squadron will compete with two Spyker C8 Laviolette GT2Rs in both the Le Mans Series (LMS) and the 24-Hours of Le Mans .
The Laviolette GT2R replaces the successful Spyker C8 Spyder GT2R, the first Spyker that earned podium positions for the Dutch manufacturer of exclusive sports cars in the international GT arena. The new Laviolette has been built from the ground up around on a much stiffer, aluminumspaceframe with better aerodynamic qualities. Based on the team's knowledge and experience with the previous C8, a long list of components have been changed or improved. The new car is an excellent platform to continuously develop and improve pace to reach the ultimate goal: a podium position at Le Mans . Spyker Squadron welcomes Lithuanian SNORAS Bank, as its title sponsor for the upcoming season.
Like last year Spyker Squadron partners with Alexandre Pesci's Swiss dealer team Speedy Racing, sponsored by LEMO and Rebellion Horlogerie. Car number 85 will be driven by Alexei Vasilev (RUS), Ralf Kelleners (GER) and Peter Dumbreck (GBR). The second car, number 94, will be piloted by Andrea Chiesa (SUI), Benjamin Leuenberger (SUI) and Philippe Camandona (SUI).
Both at Le Mans and in the Le Mans Series the team will use Michelin tires.
After two earlier tests in Estoril and Le Castellet (Paul Ricard) the team will head to Barcelona, Spain within three weeks for the first 1000km race this season: the LMS 1000km de Catalunya.
Technical Specification
ENGINE
Capacity: 4000 cc
Power: depends on restrictor size
Torque: depends on restrictor size
Maximum Revolutions: 8500 rpm
SIZES AND WEIGHT
KERB weight: 1125 kg
Wheelbase: 2580 mm
Front track: 1710 mm (67.3”)
Rear track: 1910 mm (75.2”)
Length: 4177 mm
Width: Width (ex mirrors) 1920 mm (75.6”)
Height: 1110 mm (43.7”)
Fuel tank capacity: 90 litre
PERFORMANCE
Top speed: 300 km/h (187 mph)
Acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds
