Donkervoort · 1993–2022
Donkervoort D8
The Donkervoort D8 is a series of ultra-light weight sports cars manufactured by Dutch car manufacturer Donkervoort in Lelystad, Netherlands since 1993. They have been produced in several variants, starting with the original Donkervoort D8 Zetec (1993-1998), which used engines made by Ford; since 1999, the cars have used engines built by German automobile manufacturer Audi.
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Models
=== Ford engines (1993–1998) === The Donkervoort D8 Zetec Classic replaced the Donkervoort S8AT in 1993; while the S8AT used a turbocharged OHC 2.0L Ford engine, the D8 Zetec used the recently introduced Ford Zetec engine (1.8L and 2.0L Zeta engines). In 1994, the Zetec Sport was introduced, with weight reduced by swapping some metal body parts for carbon fibre, downsizing the battery, and replacing the cast iron clutch housing with an aluminum equivalent. Externally, the Classic can be distinguished by the traditional long front fenders which extend from the front wheel to the forward edge of the doors, while the Sport is equipped with cycle fenders covering just the front wheels. The Donkervoort D8 Cosworth was introduced in 1995, available in both Classic and Sport models. The turbocharged Cosworth YB engine, better known as the powerplant for the Ford Sierra and Escort RS Cosworth homologation specials, had an output of either 220 or 280 hp (164 or 209 kW), resulting in a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph) and acceleration from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) of 4.1 to 4.8 seconds. The Cosworth can be distinguished from the Zetec by the number and arrangement of D8s in the bonnet. Audi engines (1999–2012). Donkervoort D8 Audi (1999-2003) and D8 (E-gas) Wide Track (2004-2012) followed the Zetec-engined cars. The first Audi model used the 1.8T 20V Audi R4 engine (AGU), with a choice of outputs initially selectable from 150 or 180 hp (112 or 134 kW); in 2003, the Wide Track model was made available with an electronic throttle ("E-gas") version of the same Audi engine. The D8 Sport received an uprated 155 kW (211 PS; 208 hp) version of Audi's turbocharged 1.8-liter engine that year. These were made available as Touring, Sport, and Race models and sometimes carried the nominal outp
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Specifications
- name
- Donkervoort D8 Series
- Class
- Sports car (S)
- Manufacturer
- Donkervoort
- Model years
- 1993–2022
- Assembly
- Lelystad, Netherlands
- Body style
- 2-door coupe (2007–2012), 2-door convertible (1993–2022)
- Layout
- FMR layout
- Engine
- 1.8 L Audi R4 20v turbocharged I4 (1999–2012), 1.8 L & 2.0 L Ford Zeta I4 (D8 Zetec), 2.0 L Ford-Cosworth YB Turbo I4 (D8 Cosworth), 2.5 L Audi R5 20v TFSI I5 (2013–2022)
- Transmission
- 5-speed manual
- Wheelbase
- 2350 mm
- Length
- 3740 mm
- Width
- 1850 mm
- Height
- 1140 mm
- Kerb weight
- 695 –
- Predecessor
- Donkervoort S7
- Successor
- Donkervoort F22
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Sources
- Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3036744CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donkervoort_D8CC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1361616004 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Donkervoort_D8_Wide_Track.jpgCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Donkervoort-A photography Ron Kercher · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.