Spyker C8 Preliator
Car comparison
Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40VvsBMW M4 (F82) GTS 3.0
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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GTS 3.0
Comparison overview
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Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.7 s
- Fastest top speed322 km/h200 mph
- Most powerful525 hp391 kW
- Highest torque600 Nm443 lb-ft
- Lightest1,390 kg3,064 lb
- Best power-to-weight378 hp/t282 kW/t2.6 kg/hp
- Best performance score91/100
BMW M4 (F82) GTS 3.0
- Largest trunk445 L
- Best overall score74/100
- Best economy score84/100
- Best practicality score44/100
Specification comparison
| Model | SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V | BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 525hp391kW | 500hp373kW |
| Torque | 600Nm443lb-ft | 600Nm443lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,390kg3,064lb | 1,510kg3,329lb |
| Gross weight | - | 1,900kg4,189lb |
| Top speed | 322 km/h 200 mph | 305 km/h 190 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 49.6s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph Calculated | 55.6s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.7s | 3.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 10.0s Calculated | 11.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.5s Calculated | 3.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | - | 8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.3s Calculated | 11.6s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 378hp/t282kW/t171hp/1000 lb Calculated | 331hp/t247kW/t150hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 432Nm/t289lb-ft/ton Calculated | 397Nm/t266lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 706km439mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,172cc255cu in | 2,979cc182cu in |
| Length | 4,628mm182in | 4,689mm185in |
| Width | 1,953mm77in | 1,870mm74in |
| Height | 1,202mm47in | 1,383mm54in |
| Wheelbase | 2,725mm107in | 2,812mm111in |
| Front track | 1,625mm64in | 1,596mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,645mm65in | 1,604mm63in |
| Ground clearance | - | 108mm4in |
| Trunk volume | 120L | 445L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | 57L | 60L |
| CO2 emissions | - | 199g/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 40V: Power / Torque
- BMW M4 (F82) GTS 3.0: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V | 6,800 rpm | 3,500 rpm | 7,200 rpm |
| BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0 | 6,250 rpm | 4,000-5,500 rpm | 6,500 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V | BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.5 s | 3.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.7 s | 3.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 10.0 s | 11.2 s |
| Top speed | 322 km/h 200 mph | 305 km/h 190 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.0 s | 2.0 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.1 s | 5.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.5 s | 7.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.6 s | 9.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.3 s | 11.6 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 215 km/h 133 mph | 204 km/h 126 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V | 525 hp 391 kW |
| BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0 | 500 hp 373 kW |
Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V has 25 hp more than BMW M4 (F82) GTS 3.0.
The biggest power difference is between BMW M4 (F82) GTS 3.0 and Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V: 25 hp (19 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V | 600 Nm 443 lb-ft |
| BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0 | 600 Nm 443 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V | 1,390 kg 3,064 lb |
| BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0 | 1,510 kg 3,329 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V | 322 km/h 200 mph |
| BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0 | 305 km/h 190 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V | 3.7 s |
| BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0 | 3.8 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V and BMW M4 (F82) GTS 3.0: 0.1 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V | 378 hp/t 282 kW/t 2.6 kg/hp |
| BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0 | 331 hp/t 247 kW/t 3.0 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V | 525 hp 391 kW | 3.7 s | 322 km/h 200 mph |
| BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0 | 500 hp 373 kW | 3.8 s | 305 km/h 190 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V | BMWM4 (F82)GTS 3.0 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 525 hp 391 kW | 500 hp 373 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 600 Nm 443 lb-ft | 600 Nm 443 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.7 s | 3.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 322 km/h 200 mph | 305 km/h 190 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,390 kg 3,064 lb | 1,510 kg 3,329 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | - | 8.5 L/100 km 27.7 mpg US 33.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 706 km 439 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 199 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 120 L 4.2 cu ft | 445 L 15.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 378 hp/t 282 kW/t 2.6 kg/hp | 331 hp/t 247 kW/t 3.0 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
| Vehicle | BMW M4 (F82) GTS 3.0 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 14.88 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 23.94 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,231 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V
- Has 25 hp more
- Is 120 kg lighter
- Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
- Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Smallest trunk
BMW M4 (F82) GTS 3.0
- Has 325 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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