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Donkervoort Automobielen BV
Company typePrivate
IndustryAutomotive
Founded1978
HeadquartersNetherlands Lelystad, the Netherlands
Key people
Joop Donkervoort
ProductsHand-built cars
Websitehttp://www.donkervoort.nl

Donkervoort Automobielen BV is a producer of sports cars based in Lelystad in The Netherlands. This car brand was founded in 1978 by Joop Donkervoort.

In 1996, Donkervoort's Ford Zetec engines were replaced by Audi engines

The car is based on the Lotus Seven. One of the differences is a redesigned nose cone.

A Donkervoort S8 AT Cosworth


Models

Vehicle Year Engine
S7 1978-1984 2 litre Ford OHC engine, 110 bhp
S8 1985-1989 2 litre Ford OHC, 110 bhp
S8A 1985-1993 2 litre Ford OHC, 117 bhp
S8AT 1986-1994 Garret T3 turbocharger, intercooler, 3 way catalytic converter, 170 bhp as a 2.0 L engine/ 190 bhp as a 2.2 L
D10 1988-1989 2.160 cc Garrett T3 turbocharger, 190 bhp
D8 Zetec 1993-1998 1.8 litre or a 2.0 litre V16 Zetec engine, 140 bhp or 160 bhp
D8 Cosworth 1994-1998 2.0 litre DOHC engine, 220 to 280 bhp
D8 Audi (AGU) 1999-2002 turbocharged 1.8 L Audi engine, 150-245 bhp,
Audi (E-gas) 2003-present turbocharged 1.8 L Audi engine, drive by wire, 150-210 bhp,
D8 270 RS 2005-present turbocharged, 1.8 L Audi engine, drive by wire, 270 bhp
D8E 280 2007-present turbocharged, 1.8 L Audi engine, drive by wire, 280 bhp Special
Donkervoort D8 GT 2007-present turbocharged, 1.8 L, 20v Audi engine, drive by wire, 270 bhp