Spyker Cars has been chosen for another major Hollywood motion picture. The Spyker C8 Spyder and the Spyker C12 LaTurbie will make their international film debut in the Lionsgate action thriller ROGUE starring Jet Li and Jason Statham. The Spyker C8 Spyder, a 400 horsepower convertible sports car, has a key role in the movie. It will be driven by the movie’s main character and protagonist, ROGUE (Jet Li) during, amongst other, several sensational driving scenes. The 500 horsepower Spyker C12 LaTurbie has a supporting role. Spyker has delivered three cars (two C8 Spyders and the C12 LaTurbie) to the set. Filming started in March 2006 in Vancouver, Canada and will wrap in May 2006.
Victor Muller, CEO Spyker Cars, says: “Philip Attwell, ROGUE’s director, was immediately impressed by our cars when he first saw them at the Los Angeles Auto Show. He approached us on the spot for the use of a Spyker for the movie’s main character, ROGUE (Jet Li). There is no doubt in my mind that this is a wonderful opportunity for us. Jet Li and Jason Statham are both such successful actors. Also, Jet Li’s appearance and international star status and the movie itself are a perfect match with our sleek and powerful cars. Our role in ROGUE will continue to strengthen and further confirm our position in the top segment of the market for exclusive sports cars. As both actors are also leading international stars, ROGUE will give our worldwide brand recognition another major impulse. We are absolutely thrilled to be part of this exciting movie.”
THE MOVIE
ROGUE is an engaging, high-crime thriller which will have audiences on the edge of their seats. Lionsgate has acquired the screenplay ROGUE by Gregory Bradley and Lee Anthony-Smith. Lead actors are Jet Li and Jason Statham. Philip Atwell will direct it with Cory Yuen as the Martial Arts Action director. Producer of the film is Steve Chasman, Current Entertainment, in association with Lionsgate (www.Lionsgate.com). Steven Chasman has also produced action thrillers such as The Transporter 2.
THE CARS
The Spyker C8 Spyder is an elegant two-seat convertible sports car with an all aluminium Audi V8 engine with 400 hp, a top speed of 300 km/h (187 mph) and an acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds (0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds). The car has a manual six-speed gearbox, rear wheel drive with limited slip differential and ABS. The lack of a header rail creates an unobstructed view causing a sensational open air feeling. Prices for the Spyker C8 Spyder start at 216.500 euro ($ 269,500), excluding options, any taxes and ex factory.
The Spyder used in ROGUE (chassis number 020) has a silver exterior, a burgundy red interior, a turned aluminium dashboard fascia and is fitted with elegant 19”Aeroblade™ wheels in magnesium with central locking featuring five propellers.
The Spyker C8 Spyder was voted ‘Best New Exotic Car 2006’ by duPont Registry’s prestigious car magazine Exotic Car Buyers Guide, chosen from more than 100 cars. The C8 Spyder was also chosen by the luxury lifestyle magazine Robb Report for its December 2005 Ultimate Gift Guide which features 21 extraordinary and ultimate gifts only.
The race version of this car, the Spyker C8 Spyder GT2R, has been entered in 10 races for the 2006 season, including the entire 2006 Le Mans Endurance Race Series, the 12-hours of Sebring and the 24-hours of Le Mans and some FIA GT races. Spyker has entered two cars for each race.
The Spyker C12 LaTurbie is a powerful 500 bhp two-seat convertible sports car with an automated manual six-speed gearbox and which runs a W12 engine. The top speed is 315 km/h (196 mph) with an acceleration of 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds (0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds). The C12 LaTurbie is fitted with Spyker’s in-house designed 19” Aeroblade™ wheels as 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 produces the signature Spyker sound. Prices, including glass hard top, start at 276.500 Euro ($362,500), excluding any taxes and ex factory.
The Spyker C12 LaTurbie used in Rogue (chassis number 055) has a Royal Blue exterior, a magnolia yellow interior and a turned aluminum dashboard fascia.
All Spykers are completely hand-built and custom-built 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.
Official Rogue website