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Donkervoort expands D8 GTO line with S, RS, and R models for 2016

Donkervoort announces three new D8 GTO variants for 2016, including a limited-edition RS and a pure racing R model.

Limited edition RS units

40

GTO-S starting price

€115,173

GTO-R starting price

€251,173

What Happened

Following a successful 2015 with press wins, Donkervoort is expanding its D8 GTO series for 2016. The new lineup includes the D8 GTO-S for street comfort, the limited-edition D8 GTO-RS reviving the legendary RS name, and the track-only D8 GTO-R.

Key milestones
  1. 2005

    D8 270 RS sets Nürburgring lap record

  2. 2015

    D8 GTO wins multiple press comparisons

  3. 2016

    New D8 GTO variants launch

2016 Donkervoort D8 GTO Variants
  • D8 GTO-S: enhanced comfort, starting €115,173, available February 2016
  • D8 GTO-RS: limited to 40 units, starting €151,173, available June 2016
  • D8 GTO-R: pure race car, not road-legal, starting €251,173, available autumn 2016
The advance announcement of the new product range to a select group of Donkervoort owners at the end of 2015 was very positively received. It resulted immediately in a number of advance orders.
Denis Donkervoort, Managing Director

Why this matters

The new range extends Donkervoort's legacy of lightweight sports cars, offering more comfort, a legendary RS revival, and a first-ever track-only model.

Terms in This Story

D8 GTO
A sports car model by Donkervoort, known for lightweight design and performance.
Ex-Core carbon fibre technology
Donkervoort's proprietary lightweight carbon fibre material.
Read Original: Donkervoort Automobielen B.V.

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