Car comparison

Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40VvsAUDI R8 Coupe (42) · Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Spyker C8 Preliator

4.2 V8 40V

525 hp4172 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedCoupe2016-present
VS

AUDI R8 Coupe (42) · Facelift 2012

5.2 FSI V10

525 hp5204 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    322 km/h
    200 mph
  • Most powerful
    525 hp
    391 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    378 hp/t
    282 kW/t
    2.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    120 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40VAUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
Power
525hp391kW
525hp391kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight-
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
316 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
49.9s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph
Calculated
61.3s99% target: 313 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
10.0s
Calculated
11.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
22.2L/100 km10.6mpg US12.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
11.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
378hp/t282kW/t171hp/1000 lb
Calculated
324hp/t242kW/t147hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
432Nm/t289lb-ft/ton
Calculated
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
604km375mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
5,204cc318cu in
Length
4,628mm182in
4,440mm175in
Width
1,953mm77in
1,929mm76in
Height
1,202mm47in
1,252mm49in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,625mm64in
1,638mm64in
Rear track
1,645mm65in
1,595mm63in
Trunk volume
120L
100L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
57L
90L
CO2 emissions-
346g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40VAUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10PowerTorque
  • Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V6,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,200 rpm
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V108,000 rpm6,500 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40VAUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.0 s
11.4 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
316 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
11.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
214 km/h
133 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
525 hp
391 kW
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
1,620 kg
3,571 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
322 km/h
200 mph
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
316 km/h
196 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V and AUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
378 hp/t
282 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
324 hp/t
242 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
525 hp
391 kW
3.7 s
322 km/h
200 mph
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
525 hp
391 kW
3.9 s
316 km/h
196 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
4,628 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in
AUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
316 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40VAUDIR8 Coupe (42)Facelift 20125.2 FSI V10
Power
525 hp
391 kW
525 hp
391 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.9 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
316 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
-
14.9 L/100 km
15.8 mpg US
19.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
4,628 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,440 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,252 mm
49.3 in
Range score
-
604 km
375 mi
CO2 score
-
346 g/km
Trunk score
120 L
4.2 cu ft
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
378 hp/t
282 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
324 hp/t
242 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI R8 Coupe (42) Facelift 2012 5.2 FSI V10
Consumption14.9 L/100 km15.8 mpg US19 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.96 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,235 L590 US gal492 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,911 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 230 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 54 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

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