Donkervoort Unveils D8 GTO-JD70: World's First 2G Production Car
Dutch sportscar maker Donkervoort has launched the D8 GTO-JD70, the world's first production car capable of over 2G of lateral acceleration on standard tires.
- 70
- under 700 kg
- 2.7 seconds
What Happened
Limited to 70 units to honor founder Joop Donkervoort's 70th birthday, the JD70 weighs under 700 kg and is powered by a 415 bhp Audi Sport 2.5-liter five-cylinder turbo engine. It accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 2.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 280 km/h.
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Achieved on standard Nankang road tires, making it the first production car to exceed 2G of cornering force.
“The JD70 has moved beyond the normal measures for acceleration and braking and we’re using G forces now, but the car is still a pure driver’s machine like nothing else on the market.”
Why this matters
The JD70 sets a new benchmark for cornering performance in a road-legal production car, combining extreme lightness with a powerful Audi-sourced engine to deliver unmatched driving dynamics.
Terms in This Story
- 2G
- A measure of lateral acceleration equal to twice the force of gravity, indicating extreme cornering ability.
- Lateral acceleration
- The force experienced by a vehicle when turning, measured in G-forces.
- EX-CORE
- Donkervoort's proprietary lightweight carbon-fiber technology that provides high strength and low weight.
- WLTP
- Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure, a global standard for measuring fuel consumption and emissions.
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