Spyker C8 Aileron
Aviation-inspired Dutch artistry meets German V8 precision.
- Power
- 400 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 4.4 s
- Top speed
- 186 mph
- Est. value
- $280k–$400k
About the Spyker C8 Aileron
The Spyker C8 Aileron represents the second generation of the Dutch marque's flagship, featuring a longer wheelbase and a more refined, turbine-inspired design compared to the original propeller-themed Spyder. Hand-assembled in Zeewolde, it retains the brand's signature aeronautical details, including the exposed gear linkage and a machine-turned aluminium dashboard. While the Audi-sourced 4.2-litre V8 provides reliable performance, the Aileron is primarily a collector's piece of rolling art, prized for its unique aesthetic and extreme rarity. Its all-aluminium spaceframe and Lotus-tuned suspension offer a more composed grand touring experience than its predecessor.
Spyker C8 Aileron specs
The Spyker C8 Aileron produces 400 bhp (298 kW) and 480 Nm (354 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and has a top speed of 186 mph (300 km/h).
| Make | Spyker |
|---|---|
| Model | C8 Aileron |
| Trim | 4.2 V8 |
| Years | 2009–2017 |
| Type | Supercar |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Production | About 90 built |
| Original price | About $215,000 when new |
| Engine | 4.2-litre V8 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,163 cc (4.2 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 400 bhp (298 kW) at 7,000 rpm |
| Torque | 480 Nm (354 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 7,200 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 4.4 s |
| Top speed | 186 mph (300 km/h) |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,560 kg (3,439 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 256 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Spyker C8 Aileron worth?
A typical Spyker C8 Aileron is estimated to be worth $280,000 – $400,000 (about £209,000 – £298,000).
Its original price when new was about $215,000.
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Spyker C8 Aileron rarity in CarSpot
The Spyker C8 Aileron is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Spyker C8 Aileron fun facts
- The Aileron's design language shifted from 'propeller' to 'turbine' inspiration, visible in the turbine-shaped air intakes and 'Aeroblade' wheels.
- The car's motto, 'Nulla tenaci invia est via', translates from Latin as 'For the tenacious, no road is impassable'.
- The interior features a unique 'chronograph' style dashboard with gauges provided by the Swiss watchmaker Chronoswiss.