The Spyker Silvestris V8 is a Dutch mid-engine sports car introduced in 1999 as a prototype for what would later become the Spyker C8. The Silvestris was the first new model from Spyker since it declared bankruptcy in 1929 and it hailed a return of the once prestigious brand.[1] The Silvestris was hand built by Maarten de Bruijn, co-founder of Spyker, and it debuted at the 1999 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The car is reportedly still owned by de Bruijn.[2]
Performance
The Silvestris is powered by a 3,562 cc (3.6 L) Audi DOHC V8 producing 265 bhp. Power is sent to the rear wheels through an Audi sourced 5-speed manual transmission.[3] The Silvestris is built on a basic central monocoque made of steel, with a tubular frame in the front and back, and features scissor doors.[4]