Spyker Returns with Gas-Powered C8 Preliator Revival
Spyker, the Dutch automaker that filed for bankruptcy twice (2014 and 2021), is attempting a third comeback. The company plans to revive its C8 Preliator supercar, originally unveiled at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show but never produced. The new version will be purely gas-powered, featuring a twin-turbocharged V-8 engine producing around 800 hp and a top speed over 217 mph. The revival is led by co-founder and CEO Victor Muller, who bought back the brand's intellectual property last year. The car will debut at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering during Monterey Car Week on August 14, 2025. Spyker was founded in 1999 by Martin de Bruijn and Victor Muller, gaining attention with the C8 and C12 models, which attracted enthusiasts like rapper Missy Elliott but failed to achieve commercial success. The company acquired Saab in 2011 before its first bankruptcy.
Key facts
- Spyker is attempting its third comeback after bankruptcies in 2014 and 2021.
- The new vehicle is a revival of the C8 Preliator, first shown at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.
- The car will be powered by a twin-turbocharged V-8 engine with around 800 hp.
- Top speed is targeted at over 217 mph.
- The debut will take place at The Quail during Monterey Car Week on August 14, 2025.
- Co-founder Victor Muller leads the revival after buying back the brand's IP last year.
- Spyker was founded in 1999 by Martin de Bruijn and Victor Muller.
- The company previously acquired Saab in 2011.
Entities
Artists
- Missy Elliott
Institutions
- Spyker
- Saab
- Road & Track
- Robb Report
- The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering
- Monterey Car Week
- Geneva Motor Show
Locations
- Netherlands
- Miami
- Geneva
- Switzerland
- Monterey
- California
- United States