Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS limited edition features improved performance, aerodynamics, and new carbon fiber tech
65 units
€151,173
50 kg
What Happened
Donkervoort has unveiled the D8 GTO-RS, a limited edition record breaker based on the D8 GTO. The car features an updated Audi 2.5L R5 TFSI engine meeting EU6 standards, with optimized engine management for improved torque and acceleration. Aerodynamic improvements, including a new nose, closed carbon fiber underbody, and multiple spoilers, generate 50 kg of downforce on each axle and reduce drag by 20%.
50 kgkg
Achieved through extensive aerodynamic upgrades, including a closed carbon fiber bottom plate and side skirts.
- Base D8 GTO-RS: 40 units originally announced, later expanded.
- Bare Naked Carbon Edition: 15 units with exposed carbon fiber.
- Race Edition: 10 units optimized for track use with sequential gearbox and racing ABS.
Why this matters
The D8 GTO-RS showcases Donkervoort's engineering advances, including the patented X-Core carbon fiber technique and a refined version of the Audi 2.5L engine, offering a unique blend of track performance and road usability.
Terms in This Story
- TFSI
- Turbo Fuel Stratified Injection, a direct injection and turbocharging system used by Audi.
- R5
- Inline-five-cylinder engine configuration.
- Downforce
- The force that pushes a car down onto the road, increasing traction and stability at high speeds.
- X-Core
- Donkervoort's patented carbon fiber production method using a foam sandwich technique to create stronger, lighter components.
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