New Donkervoort F22 Breaks Cover As A 492 HP Supercar That Weighs 750kg
, 2022-12-10 11:16:18,
Duch automaker Donkervoort has taken the wraps off the F22, its first all-new product in more than a decade that effectively replaces the D8 GTO. The supercar is a clean-sheet design with a new chassis, open-wheel styling, an Audi-sourced engine producing 492 hp, and a weight of just 750 kg (1,653 pounds).
The F22 was named after the daughter of Managing Director Denis Donkervoort (Filippa) born earlier this year. Despite being a new design, it is instantly recognizable as a Donkervoort product thanks to the exposed wheels, the long bonnet, the side-mounted exhaust pipes, and the aggressive styling cues. The rear wheels are better integrated into the body thanks to the wider fenders, improving stance and aerodynamics. The 4,039 mm (159 inches) long sports car also comes with butterfly doors, full-LED lighting, and a removable Twin Targa carbon-fiber roof converting it into a roadster.
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The Dutch automaker suggests that the F22 brings improvements in “practicality, comfort, and ease of use” compared to its predecessor, albeit without losing its supercar focus. Thanks to the larger footprint the two-seater cabin is more spacious than before, featuring custom Recar seats with optional six-point harnesses approved for racing and road use. The dashboard is quite minimal with a digital instrument cluster, an optional iPad mini serving as an infotainment touchscreen, an optional air conditioning…
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