Spykers at Chicago Auto Show

Mattjs33 · #1 (**permalink**) 20-02-2009, 02:54

As promised, here are some pictures of the Spykers at this weeks Chicago Auto Show. New local dealer Steve Foley displayed a black Laviolette (#164) and an LM85 (#227). The dealer rep said both cars were new to the States and after the show were headed to the dealership. After talking to her for a bit, she invited me into the stand to meet Hans van Rennes. I had a nice chat with him; he told me a second Aileron had been completed and was being used for certifications and production was to begin in May. All in all the Spyker people were very kind and generous with their time.

The Spyker stand remained busy throughout the time I was at the show, the cars generated a lot of interest. These were the first Spykers I had ever seen in person, they are very sexy, exotic and very high quality. Considering the rarity of these cars, it was actually an honor to be in the stand with them! Unfortunately they would not permit me to sit in either of them, which sould have made my month!

I was able to take pictures of the cars from inside the stand, and was able to document the VIN's of both cars. Interestingly, the LM85 did not have a VIN sticker on the doorjamb like the Laviolette. I was wrong about the LM85 being the first C8 above #200 to be documented here, as I see LM85 #233 on the registry. AX lover, you need to update your list!

I apologize for the quality of the pictures; my camera is quite old. They turned out rather dark as the camera compensated for the bright lights. Enjoy!

Mattjs33 · #2 (**permalink**) 20-02-2009, 02:58

More pictures from the 2009 Chicago Auto Show...

I will start a thread for each of the cars for the registry tomorrow. Stay tuned...

Laviolette GT2R · #3 (**permalink**) 20-02-2009, 10:44

Thanx for posting Matt!

JoeD · #4 (**permalink**) 20-02-2009, 14:19

Thx! Nice pics & info!!!

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F Spider · #5 (**permalink**) 24-02-2009, 00:10

Interesting. The Spyker is rated 13 City MPG and 18 Highway MPG, and a Ferrari F430 is rated 11 and 16. But in real life the Spyker has almost twice the mileage.

The average of the Ferrari is between 10 and 11 MPG, while the Spyker is between 18 and 20 MPG

Wouter · #6 (**permalink**) 24-02-2009, 18:53

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Originally Posted by F Spider

Interesting. The Spyker is rated 13 City MPG and 18 Highway MPG, and a Ferrari F430 is rated 11 and 16. But in real life the Spyker has almost twice the mileage.

The average of the Ferrari is between 10 and 11 MPG, while the Spyker is between 18 and 20 MPG

A Spyker is relatively fuel efficient...but still in category G in Holland