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Spyker C8 Preliator XXV Debuts at Monterey Car Week with 800 HP and Handcrafted Details

other · 2026-08-27

During Monterey Car Week at The Quail, Victor Muller, the founder and CEO of Spyker, introduced the C8 Preliator XXV, a special coupe limited to just 25 units. This stunning car is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine sourced from Audi, generating 800 horsepower and 1,000 Nm of torque, and it comes with a six-speed manual transmission from Graziano Oerlikon. The design showcases an exposed shift linkage, enhancing the driver’s tactile experience. It can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds and has a top speed exceeding 217 mph. Crafted from hand-formed aluminum and featuring striking design elements, the car also boasts a luxurious interior and a unique 'Quail Green' paint with rose-gold flakes. Each of the 25 vehicles will be custom-built.

Key facts

  • Spyker C8 Preliator XXV unveiled at The Quail during Monterey Car Week
  • Limited to 25 individually commissioned examples
  • Powered by Audi-sourced 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with 800 hp and 1,000 Nm
  • Six-speed manual gearbox from Graziano Oerlikon with exposed linkage
  • 0-100 km/h in 2.7 seconds, top speed above 217 mph
  • Body hand-formed aluminum by Coventry Prototype Panels
  • Quail Green paint with rose-gold flakes, Tuscan Saddle leather interior
  • Muller regained Spyker rights in 2025, co-owner Volodymyr Nosov via W Group

Entities

Artists

  • Victor Muller
  • Volodymyr Nosov

Institutions

  • Spyker
  • Coventry Prototype Panels
  • Graziano Oerlikon
  • W Group
  • designboom

Locations

  • The Quail
  • Monterey Car Week
  • Monterey
  • United States

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