#250 - C8 Aileron - Champion Silver / Tropicana Orange

[bucciali]

A few more of this Geneva batch

[Wouter]

Who knows when the production version of the C8 Aileron will be unveiled?

In the 2008 half year results press release the pre-production C8 Aileron was planned to be present at the L.A. Auto Show. But after reading Spykercar’s press release concerning the Los Angeles Auto Show it seems we have to wait a little longer for the unveiling of a (pre-)production C8 Aileron.

Speaking about the Aileron..how are thing going for the Spyder version? In the outlook to 2008 (press release 24 April 2008) the initial planning was to release the Aileron Spyder at Pebble Beach in August 2008. I haven’t heard about it sinds..? Who knows more….

L.A. Auto Show press release:
http://www.spykercars.com/download/a..._Show_2008.pdf

[Wouter]

In previous press releases Spyker mentioned the current C8 Aileron as “the concept of second generation C-line sportscars”…but it seems the pre-production C8 Aileron is the same car….so we have to wait for the production model.

[Laviolette GT2R]

Originally Posted by Wouter

Who knows when the production version of the C8 Aileron will be unveiled?

In the 2008 half year results press release the pre-production C8 Aileron was planned to be present at the L.A. Auto Show. But after reading Spykercar’s press release concerning the Los Angeles Auto Show it seems we have to wait a little longer for the unveiling of a (pre-)production C8 Aileron.

Speaking about the Aileron..how are thing going for the Spyder version? In the outlook to 2008 (press release 24 April 2008) the initial planning was to release the Aileron Spyder at Pebble Beach in August 2008. I haven’t heard about it sinds..? Who knows more….

L.A. Auto Show press release:
http://www.spykercars.com/download/a..._Show_2008.pdf

As far as I know the initial production start of the C8 Aileron was planned mid 2008 and the C8 Spyder was planned 3rd quarter 2008, hence the initial launch date of august 2008 for the Spyder at Pebble Beach. The date for the production start was however postponed: C8 Aileron now forwarded to 4th quarter 2008. No new date set for the C8 Aileron Spyder as far as I know but I read somewhere spring 2009.

The Aileron prototype was introduced earlier this year in Geneve, U.S. introduction took place in august at Pebble Beach. The design of the pre-production version was decided on after making a clay model. In august 2008 the final shape of the pre-production Aileron was frozen. After this point no (major) changes could be made to the final design. Rumour has it that the pre-production Aileron will differ quite a lot compared to the prototype Aileron.

The pre-production Aileron will make it's presentation at the L.A. Auto show 19-30 november 2008 (Source: http://spykercars.nl/download/artike..._Show_2008.pdf ). Production of the first C8 Aileron has started in oktober 2008 (Source: http://spykercars.nl/download/artike...arter_2008.pdf ).

[Wouter]

Originally Posted by Laviolette GT2R

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The Aileron prototype was introduced earlier this year in Geneve, U.S. introduction took place in august at Pebble Beach. The design of the pre-production version was decided on after making a clay model. In august 2008 the final shape of the pre-production Aileron was frozen. ............

The pre-production Aileron will make it's presentation at the L.A. Auto show 19-30 november 2008 (Source: http://spykercars.nl/download/artike..._Show_2008.pdf ).

Thanks for your quick reaction LavioletteGT2R.
So if I understand you correctly you do think that the final shap Aileron will be present in L.A. (pre-production = final shape)....i'm a bit confused...

Yes, the final shape of the Aileron was frozen in august. During our factory visit in august we where told to expect some major changes on the rear side of the car. I’m very curious how this final design will look.

The L.A. Motor Show press release mentions the U.S introduction of the LM85 as the major news and says the following about the Aileron; “The Spyker C8 Aileron preproduction car and a Spyker C8 Spyder will be displayed.”

It would be a pleasant surprise to me when the “final shape” Aileron makes it's presentation at the L.A. Auto show. But after reading the press release I expect to see the same C8 Aileron as introduced in Geneva this year..

Prototype, concept, pre-production, production, final shape,….et cetera…things get complicated…

[Laviolette GT2R]

You are welcome Wouter,

Yes it is complicated! My guess is that the pre-production version of the Aileron will be displayed at the L.A. Motor Show. This will be, at least I expect so, the new final design and not the prototype we all know from the Geneve Show. When a manufacturer shows a model on a show before production has started this is often called a pre-production model because it is presented before the actual production takes place. In this case of the C8 Aileron I strongly believe that the pre-production model will be the same as the production model because production of the first Aileron has allready started.
That would mean we will see the first pictures of the new C8 Aileron next week!!

[F Spider]

I did not see the Aileron last week, so it will be as much a surprise to me as to you.

[Spyker 007]

Originally Posted by F Spider

I did not see the Aileron last week, so it will be as much a surprise to me as to you.

I visited the factory last friday, because #007 is in for a service and a polish.

I was told the Aileron is 85% new in comparison to the C8. Repositioned firewall, etc. Changing its overall appearance in comparison to the pre/production Aileron.
Currently engineers are in the UK developing and building the first of 3 Ailerons to be crash tested, before production will start.

@GT2R: Don't expect pictures next week.

[Laviolette GT2R]

Thanx for the update Jeffrey!

[AX lover]

Originally Posted by Spyker 007

I visited the factory last friday, because #007 is in for a service and a polish.

I was told the Aileron is 85% new in comparison to the C8. Repositioned firewall, etc. Changing its overall appearance in comparison to the pre/production Aileron.
Currently engineers are in the UK developing and building the first of 3 Ailerons to be crash tested, before production will start.

@GT2R: Don't expect pictures next week.

This confirms what I already thought (and said somewhere?). The (production version of the) C8 Aileron is underneath it's skin a 'completly' new car. For the prototype that was on display in Geneva they used an 'old' C8 LWB chassis and gave it some new looks.

And in the past months (and maybe even before Geneva?) Spyker was busy developing the new chassis.

For instance the new firewall (I think) will for instance give some extra room in the foot area (and the speakers ).

But I am curious when we will see the first pictures of this new car. Since I get the feeling it won't be at the LA Auto Show. Maybe the Abu Dhabi International Motor Show (17-21 December)? Or Geneva 2009?