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Spyker C8 Laviolette 4.2i V8 40VvsPorsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6

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

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Spyker C8 Laviolette

4.2i V8 40V

400 hp4172 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2001-2009
VS

Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001

Turbo 3.6

420 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2000-2005

Comparison overview

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Spyker C8 Laviolette 4.2i V8 40V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    310 km/h
    193 mph Unrestricted
    300 km/h
    186 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,275 kg
    2,811 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    314 hp/t
    234 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSpykerC8 Laviolette4.2i V8 40VPorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
400hp298kW
420hp313kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,275kg2,811lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight-
1,885kg4,156lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
296 km/h
184 mph
To 99% top speed
62.1s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 293 km/h / 182 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
12.7s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city-
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
314hp/t234kW/t142hp/1000 lb
Calculated
273hp/t203kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
376Nm/t252lb-ft/ton
Calculated
364Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,185mm165in
4,465mm176in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,245mm49in
1,295mm51in
Wheelbase
2,575mm101in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,400mm55in
1,472mm58in
Rear track
1,580mm62in
1,528mm60in
Max trunk volume-
100L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
75L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Spyker C8 Laviolette 4.2i V8 40VPorsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6PowerTorque
  • Spyker C8 Laviolette 4.2i V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SpykerC8 Laviolette4.2i V8 40V6,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,500 rpm
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.66,000 rpm2,700-4,600 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSpykerC8 Laviolette4.2i V8 40VPorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.7 s
14.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
296 km/h
184 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Laviolette4.2i V8 40V
400 hp
298 kW
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
420 hp
313 kW

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6 has 20 hp more than Spyker C8 Laviolette 4.2i V8 40V.

The biggest power difference is between Spyker C8 Laviolette 4.2i V8 40V and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Laviolette4.2i V8 40V
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
560 Nm
413 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Laviolette4.2i V8 40V
1,275 kg
2,811 lb
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
1,540 kg
3,395 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 Laviolette4.2i V8 40V
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
296 km/h
184 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6 has more power, Spyker C8 Laviolette 4.2i V8 40V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Spyker C8 Laviolette 4.2i V8 40V and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Laviolette4.2i V8 40V
314 hp/t
234 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SpykerC8 Laviolette4.2i V8 40V
400 hp
298 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
420 hp
313 kW
4.8 s
296 km/h
184 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 Laviolette4.2i V8 40V
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,185 mm
164.8 in
Height
1,245 mm
49.0 in
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSpykerC8 Laviolette4.2i V8 40VPorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
400 hp
298 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
296 km/h
184 mph
Lightness
1,275 kg
2,811 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,185 mm
164.8 in
Height
1,245 mm
49.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Trunk score
-
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
314 hp/t
234 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Spyker C8 Laviolette 4.2i V8 40V

  • Is 265 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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