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preliator
El nombre «Preliator»,
que significa «luchador» o
«guerrero» en latín, rinde
homenaje a la herencia
aeronaútica de la marca.
The ‘Preliator’ name, which
means ‘fighter’ or ‘warrior’ in
Latin, pays tribute to Spyker
aviation heritage.
formance and exclusivity, a rare fusion between
the classic and the most advanced technology of
the 21st century. A highly detailed design, custom
materials and aviation-inspired details make this
supercar a new option for the most demanding
drivers. Another upgrade was the Spyker´s deci-
sion to replace the Audi engine used in previous
C8 models in favor of a mid-engine V8 provided
by Koenigsegg to outfit the Spyker C8 Prelia-
tor with better stability and performance. This
90-degree, 5.0-liter V-8 with natural aspiration
produces 600 horsepower and 442 pound-feet
of torque. The engine is coupled to a six-speed
transmission that can be operated manually or
automatically. displaced through one of Spyker's
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