Inside the Donkervoort F22: How a small team designed a supercar
The Donkervoort F22 supercar was shaped by managing director Denis Donkervoort, in-house design head Jordi Wiersma, and advisory board member Amko Leenarts, who has a decades-long connection to the brand.
2.3g
2.1g
~1,700
What Happened
The Donkervoort F22 development was spearheaded by managing director Denis Donkervoort, who oversaw every detail. In-house design head Jordi Wiersma led the design, with guidance from Amko Leenarts, a world-renowned designer and longtime brand advisor. The small, agile team collaborated closely, with Leenarts providing strategic input and access to advanced modeling tools to ensure high build quality.
Donkervoort founded by Joop Donkervoort
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2.3g
Exceeds the D8 GTO-JD70's 2.1g benchmark
“I was inspired by Joop when I was very young, and I could never have dreamed of having that close connection to the brand and the family.”
Why this matters
The story highlights how a small, family-owned automaker relies on a close-knit team and external expertise to create a high-performance supercar, illustrating the importance of collaboration and heritage in automotive design.
Terms in This Story
- Lateral acceleration
- The measure of a vehicle's cornering grip, expressed in g-forces.
- Nürburgring
- A famous race track in Germany used for testing and records.
- Ex-Core carbon fibre
- Donkervoort's patented carbon fiber technology for lightweight and strength.
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