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22-12-2007, 14:21
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US Engine for the SSUV
There are several US engines considered for the Spyker SSUV. Amongst them the Viper V10 and the Corvette V8.
Which engine would have your preference and why?
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22-12-2007, 15:14
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Depends on where you want to sell the SSUV.
If it is for the US market only, my answer would be: I have no idea which engine suits the Spyker SSUV best. If it is for the European market as well, my answer would be: Neither. I admit a Viper V10 or Corvette V8 could work fine from a technical point of view. But over here American engines are not considered sophisticated and true sports car material. Not based on facts, simply based on emotions from non US citizens.
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22-12-2007, 22:32
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I thought Lotus had a hand in the Corvette engine - isn't it an alloy block as well; whilst I thought the Viper's was an iron block and relies on cc's rather than sophistication.
Personally I'd go for the Corvette 
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23-12-2007, 10:02
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The Corvette engine would be the best option IMO. The engine on the picture is the new ZR1 engine!
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23-12-2007, 21:37
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The US is still Spykers largest market. Personally I don't expect the SSUV to be a hit anywhere in Europe. I can see them better suited for markets like the Middle-East, Russia and China.
So, being able to say that you have a V10, rather than a V8, in your SSUV, adds to its exclusivity. Even if the V8 is much more sophisticated.
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23-12-2007, 22:41
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More and more countries are adding taxes for cars that produce a lot of CO2.
The Viper for instance will be penalized (Feb. 2008) over here with an additional tax of € 25,410 when you buy one.
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23-12-2007, 23:08
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Ferrari F430 Scuderia: + € 14k Ferrari F599: + € 28k Lamborghini Gallardo: + € 18k Lamborghini Murcielago: + € 29k Spyker C8 Spyder: + € 7k
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