Though the concept of and target group for the C8 Laviolette are quite different from those of the original Spyker cars, there are also quite a number of similarities: the elaborate engineering, the innovative thinking and, not in last place, the exorbitant price. Indications suggest a price surpassing that of Aston Martins, Ferraris and even Lamborghinis. Which introduces another typical Spyker feature: extremely limited production.

Even though the prototype was a coupe, the first production car the new Spyker company presented was a roadster. The Spyker C8 Spyder was introduced in October 2000 at the Birmingham Motorshow in England. Surprisingly it was a tremendous success; it won an award for Engineering Excellence in the Specialist Low Volume Manufacturers category and quite a number of orders were placed.
The original Spyker company always had a strong connection with England. A considerable part of their production was sold there, the local motoring press was usually very positive about the quality of their products and the Spyker sporting and record achievements were held in high regard. And because of that it's not so strange that the new Spyker production model was shown to the public in England first, with the desired effect.

Another reason for introducing it in England, besides the soft spot the British have for exotic vehicles, was the strong British participation in the model. Most of it was made by Coventry Prototyping & Panels in England, of course under supervision of Maarten de Bruijn. Also a number of engineering tasks have been carried out by a collection of British specialist firms.
Still the Spyker will remain a Dutch car. The factory is located in Zeewolde, where the assembly takes place. The chassis are produced by Polynorm Automotive in Bunschoten and the engine modifications are carried out by Cavallino Engineering, a well-known Dutch racing car constructor. Coventry Prototyping & Panels remains responsible for producing the aluminum body panels.