Every bit as ambitious as its predecessor, the D8 270 RS, which drew the world’s attention when it set the lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 2004 and 2006. Completely redesigned over the past three years – both in terms of design and at the technical level. The next generation Donkervoort, the ultimate record breaker.

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Donkervoort S8AT in Dwingeloo, Netherlands Spotted on 2014-05-16 23:03 by MM & BartS

I thought these were known as the highest quality Lotus-like car. Looks well finished, but I have never seen one in person.

Avignon Motor Festival 2012

For those unfamiliar with Donkervoort, they refer to themselves as “real car people who dream about building the perfect car." With a reputation for cars with phenomenal performance, the D8 GTO Bare Naked Carbon Edition represents the new generation of Donkervoort. Each GTO is completely custom to the buyer and is painstakingly hand-assembled from mostly visible |

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Donkervoort made their bones developing long slung, race-inspired, balls-to-the-wall performance machines from a performance company that bills itself as "real car people who dream about building the perfect car." Whether you're talking about the Donkervoort D8 GTO, the D8 GTO-RS or the D8 GTO-40, it's very clear that the Donkerboort company is all about stripping out all the nonsense |

Donkervoort D8 GT Coupé in Baarn, Netherlands Spotted on 2014-10-26 21:15 by joos straetmans

Custom car-maker Donkervoort made its mark in the early 2000s when it set the lap record at the renowned Nürburgring. The record-breaking D8 GTO-RS is back for 2016/7 with an overhauled body design and performance package. Powered by an Audi 2.5L R5 TFSI, the new street-legal D8 becomes the fastest, lightest Donkervoort yet. Limited edition

Edmunds drives the Donkervoort GTO on the Nürburgring. Includes specs, photos, driving impressions and more.

Donkervoort D8 GTO, first drive. Lelystad. 03.09.13.

Manufacturer: Donkervoort Automobielen BV, Lelystad - The Netherlands Type: D8 RS06 Engine: 1983cc straight-4 turbo charged by AUDI Power: 398 bhp / 7.200 rpm Speed: 272 km/h Production time: 2005 Production outlet: 1 Curb weight: 769 kg Special: - The D8 RS06 is made of a tubular steel frame with a aluminum and carbon fiber body. - It's rear wheel drive and has a six speed manual gearbox. - Permanent driver Michael Düchting broke the prestigious record in 2005 on the famous Nürburgring Nordschleife (Germany) in 7:14:89, by no fewer than 15 seconds. - All Donkervoorts are hand-built ultra-light weight sport cars. - There motto is "No Compromise", so not any electronic aids such as ABS, ESP or power steering. - Donkervoort developed in collaboration with the Technical University of Eindhoven, a new steel frame and began manufacturing their own sporting roadsters, inspired by the Lotus Seven.

Despite the fact there's a very real chance you've never heard of them, Donkervoort has been quietly building some of the best driving machines in the world for an incredible four decades. The bare naked carbon edition Donkervoort D8 GTO crushed 0-60 in under 3 seconds. The Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS set a lap record on |