Spyker is proud to announce the establishment of its regional office in Dubai, called 'Spyker of the Middle East' and the appointment of Al Tayer Motors LLC as exclusive dealer for the UAE.
The Middle East, with its sophisticated and affluent population, is a particularly attractive market for a luxurious lifestyle product. While the opening of dealerships in Oman and Kuwait are in progress, Spyker Cars enters the UAE market with Al Tayer Motors LLC.
Al Mutawa, Director Sales & Marketing Middle East said: 'We are delighted to appoint Al Tayer Motors and its subsidiary as our dealer for the UAE. Al Tayer Motors with its extensive network and experience in the luxury automotive segment is the perfect partner for Spyker Cars. Through the alliance with Al Tayer Motors and their deep understanding of the automotive market, Spyker is set to capture the hearts of customers in the exclusive and high end automotive segment.'
'The perfection and timeless elegance of Spyker cars makes it the perfect product for the car connoisseur of the UAE. As an automotive benchmark of craftsmanship, design and exclusivity it is a desirable and exciting car with an unparalleled ownership experience. We are proud to represent Spyker cars in the country ', said Mr Saeed Al Tayer, Managing Director, Al Tayer Motors LLC.
Spyker Cars was present for the first time at ADIMS, the Abu Dhabi International Motorshow, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from 18 December - 22 December 2006. The Dutch manufacturer of highly exclusive hand built super cars is displaying four of its models: the Spyker C8 Spyder, the Spyker C8 Laviolette, the Spyker C12 LaTurbie and its newest model: the Spyker D12 Peking-to-Paris.
Victor Muller, CEO Spyker Cars, says: 'These are exciting times for Spyker. After the successful launch of the Spyker D12 Peking-to-Paris in Geneva last March we completed the acquisition of the Midland F1 Racing Formula One team in September, an absolute milestone for our 6 year old company. The team is now called Spyker F1 Team. The Formula One arena is an unparalleled way to both underline our commitment to racing and to benefit from a massive increase in brand awareness around the globe. We expect that our road cars will also benefit from the F1 technology we now have at our disposition in house. On September 30 last, we signed a three year engine supply agreement with Ferrari for the 2007-2009 seasons and on November 1st last Mike Gascoyne joined us as Spyker F1 Team's Chief Technology Officer.'
Muller continues: "Spykers are much in demand in the Middle East which is a very promising and important market. Therefore Spyker has opened a regional office named Spyker of the Middle East, managed by Mr Salah Al Mutawa. Our first step is to create a high quality dealer network. The appointment of Al Tayer Motors as exclusive distributor for the UAE is a phenomenal partnership to build the brand on.
Al Mutawa, Director Sales & Marketing Middle East: 'We are proud to present our first four-door, four-seater luxury super sports utility vehicle, the Spyker D12 Peking-to-Paris, as the ultimate show premier at this edition of the Abu Dhabi Motorshow. We are the first in the supercar market to introduce such a car. The reaction of the media, the public and our customers to this new model has been astounding and exceeded even our expectations. We expect a lot from it here in the Middle East as it is an ideal car for the whole region.'
The car was developed with the support of Mubadala Development Company (a principal investment company wholly owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi) that holds a 16% interest in Spyker Cars N.V.
Al Mutawa continues: 'MerchantBridge Group, a London based Saudi Arabian invest group, holds a 7% stake in Spyker Cars N.V. As a consequence currently some 23% of our shares, which are traded at the Amsterdam Stock Exchange Euronext Amsterdam, are in the hands of Middle East investors.'
The cars on display
Spyker D12 Peking-to-ParisOn February 28th of this year Spyker first introduced its first Super Sports Utility Vehicle (SSUV), the Spyker D12 Peking-to-Paris, to the world at the Geneva Motor Show. The unique qualities and design features of Spyker's first SSUV are directly linked with the noble racing and aviation heritage of the company. The Spyker D12 Peking-to-Paris takes its name from the famous Spyker that finished second in the most gruelling race of all time, the 1907 Peking-to-Paris.
The Spyker D12 Peking-to-Paris is an all aluminum, permanent four-wheel drive super sports utility vehicle. The doors are rear-hinged coach doors, so-called 'suicide doors'. It is powered by the 6.0 litre, 12-cylinder, 500 bhp W12 engine from Volkswagen AG and accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds. The six-speed automatic transmission features a multifunctional steering wheel with F1 style shift paddles, a triple dashboard designed in the style of an airplane cockpit, and a sumptuous interior. The vehicle has an all aluminum body fitted to an aluminum space frame. Top speed is 295 km/h.
The car is the ultimate combination of a powerful super sports car with exotic looks, a spacious multiple passengers interior and luxurious cabin as well as the exquisite Spyker signature cockpit interior.
Expected date of introduction is December 2007. The expected retail price starts from DHS 1.105,000 ex tax.
The Spyker C8 Spyder (convertible) and the Spyker C8 Laviolette (coupe) both have an all aluminum Audi V8 engine, a power output of 400 Bhp and a torque of 480 Nm. The Spyker C8 range has a manual six-speed gearbox, rear wheel drive with limited slip differential and ABS. The top speed is 300 km/h with an acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds. The ex factory price for the C8 Spyder starts at DHS 995,000. The ex factory price for the C8 Laviolette starts at DHS 1,125.000.
For those who prefer an automatic gearbox, the Audi V8 engined Spyker C8 Double12 S (both Coupe and Convertible) is available from DHS 1,222.000.
The Spyker C8 Laviolette was the first Spyker to obtain a key role in a major movie production: it was featured in Basic Instinct 2 (released in 2006) driven by Catherine Tramell (Sharon Stone). Spyker will produce a unique Limited Edition of 25 C8 Laviolettes. These cars have the identical features of the original movie car (chassis number 015).
The 400 horsepower Spyker C8 Spyder is not only an award winning car; it is also becoming a celebrity on its own. A silver Spyker C8 Spyder will star along side of international movie star Jet Li and Jason Statham in their upcoming action thriller ROGUE. The USA release is scheduled for February 2007. In this movie, the Spyder will be driven in the movie by Jet Li. The 500 horsepower Spyker C12 LaTurbie has a supporting role in ROGUE.
In July 2006 Olympic Legend and car enthusiast Carl Lewis drove a Spyker C8 Spyder during the supercar classic coast-to-coast Bull Run 2006 rally. A Spyker C8 Spyder also had a stationary role in the most recent Pink Panther movie (released in 2006) starring Steve Martin. The car was featured by Robb Report in its Ultimate Gift Guide (December 2005).
The Spyker C12 LaTurbie was first unveiled during the Geneva Car Show in March 2005. The car will be the first Spyker to run the extremely powerful 6.0 litre Audi W12 dry sump aluminum engine. This car has a power output of 500 BHP and a gigantic torque of 600 NM. Top speed is 325 km/h with an acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. An F1 style paddle shift operated automatic gearbox is standard. Further specifications include rear wheel drive with Drexler limited slip differential, ABS and a light weight aluminum space frame with integrated roll cage. The double twin exhausts make the overwhelming signature Spyker sound.
Optional features for all cars include a turned aluminium dashboard fascia, elegant 19' Aeroblade wheels in magnesium featuring five propellers, several leather options and Chronoswiss dashboard instruments. All cars are available in both left and right hand drive form.
Customers may order a Louis Vuitton luggage set exclusively made for their Spyker by this famous French brand.
On request, there are also different stages for supercharging available. This type of customization brings a stunning 650bhp within reach.
All Spykers are hand-built and custom-built by only the best craftsmen of our time using bespoke materials. The spectacular performance cars combine state of the art technology, unique design features and engineering excellence. Spyker is carried by passion for heritage, design, craftsmanship, performance and exclusivity.
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About Al Tayer Motors
Al Tayer Motors was established in 1982 and represents major European and American automobile manufacturers Jaguar, Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Ferrari, Maserati, Land Rover and DAF Trucks across the UAE. It also represents Rover vehicles in Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
With a growing network of sales, service and parts centres across Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah, the dedicated team of more than 850 professionals are committed to take customer delight to higher levels.
In Abu Dhabi, Land Rover, Jaguar, Ford, Mercury and Lincoln are represented by Al Tayer Motors through its subsidiary, Premier Motors.
© Press Release 2007
