Donkervoort unveils D8 GTO-JD70 to celebrate founder's 70th birthday
<700 kg
€163,636.36
70 units
What Happened
Donkervoort Automobielen has introduced the D8 GTO-JD70, an evolution of the D8 GTO family, to mark founder Joop Donkervoort's 70th birthday. The car features an optimized Audi Sport 2.5L five-cylinder turbo engine and weighs under 700kg thanks to EX-CORE carbon-fiber technology. It is designed for both road and track use, with minimal electronic driver aids to enhance driving purity.
<700 kgkg
Using EX-CORE carbon-fiber technology
- Powered by Audi Sport 2.5L five-cylinder turbo engine
- Weight under 700 kg via EX-CORE carbon fiber
- Only 70 units to be built
- Starting price from €163,636.36
- Deliveries in 2020 and 2021
Why this matters
The JD70 is Donkervoort's lightest and most exclusive model yet, combining race-track capability with road legality, and only 70 units will be built, making it a rare collector's piece.
Terms in This Story
- EX-CORE
- A lightweight carbon-fiber technology used in automotive construction to reduce weight while maintaining strength.
- EU6D-temp
- A temporary European emissions standard for vehicles, part of the Euro 6 emissions regulations.
- Small Series type approval
- A regulatory approval process for low-volume vehicle production, allowing compliance with crash safety standards.
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