First teased in 14 March 2025, the P24 RS was introduced in 24 January 2026, serving as the successor to the F22. It was the first model to be powered by a Ford engine since the D8 Zetec and D8 Cosworth ended production in 1998, after having been powered by Audi engines since starting production with the D8 Audi in 1999 until 2025 when the F22 ended production.
The P24 RS is powered by a 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged Ford EcoBoost D35 V6 engine from the Ford GT, producing 441 kW (591 hp) and 800 N⋅m (590 lb⋅ft) while weighing in at 780 kg (1,720 lb), which creates a power-to-weight ratio of 570 kW (760 hp), than. It is equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission with Torsen limited-slip differential, and powers the rear wheels. Though the 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) time is described by the manufacturer as "appropriate", therefore making it undefined, the car will go from 0–200 km/h (0–124 mph) in 7.4 seconds, reach a top speed of more than 300 km/h (186 mph), and has a lateral acceleration of 2.3 G. The car can be optioned with power steering, anti-lock braking system (ABS), AP Racing carbon ceramic brake calipers (saves 2.1 kg (5 lb) per corner), and a removable aero kit which adds 90 kg (198 lb) of downforce. Production is only limited to 150 units.
The first Donkervoort – the S7 – was introduced in 1978. It is an ultra-light weight sports car manufactured in Tienhoven between 1978 and 1982. It was replaced by the Donkervoort S8 in late 1983. These cars have a Ford Crossflow 1.6 liter OHV engine with 90 PS (66 kW) and a four-speed manual transmission, or a 2.0 liter Ford OHC engine with 110 hp (82 kW). Mechanically, the car used a Triumph front axle and an Escort rear axle. Top speed was 170 km/h (106 mph).
Introduced in late 1983, the S8 and later S8A were the first Donkervoorts of notice, with the "Eight" implying an improvement over the Lotus Seven. Of exactly the same dimensions as the Donkervoort Super Seven, these cars originally used a two-liter inline-four engine from Ford of Europe. In 1985, the S8 was upgraded with a five-speed gearbox, a Donkervoort front axle, and a rear axle from the Ford Capri. The S8A also was introduced that year with a wider front track and an independent rear suspension, distinguished by refreshed styling and new adhesive-based manufacturing. Production of the S8 ended in 1989, and the S8A was discontinued in 1993.
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S8AT
Responding to the need for more power, a turbocharged version of the S8A was introduced in 1986; this car is identifiable by a profusion of various vents and openings to cool the engine. Power output rose to 170 hp (127 kW). The S8AT was improved in 1988, receiving the chassis and larger engine from the D10 until it was discontinued in 1994.
D8 Zetec (1993–1998)
From 1993 the new D8 was built, marking the continuing departure from being merely a Super Seven copy. The first D8s were the last Donkervoorts to receive Ford engines; 1.8 and 2.0-liter versions from the Zetec family. Donkervoort offered a "Sport" version that changed to cycle-style front fenders and reduced weight through the use of carbon fibre body parts.
D8 Cosworth (1995–1998)
The D8 also was fitted with the 2.0-liter turbocharged Cosworth YB engine starting in 1995.
D8 Audi (1999–2008)
During 1999, Donkervoort switched from Ford to Audi's 20-valve turbocharged 1.8-liter R4 engine, available in a variety of outputs ranging from 150 to 245 PS (110 to 180 kW).
D8 Audi (E-gas) Wide Track (2003–2012)
Since 2003, the Donkervoort is equipped with the Audi 1.8T 20V E-gas (electronic throttle) turbocharged engine. In the D8, the engine is available with 150 bhp, 180 bhp, 210 bhp and 270 bhp. Thanks to its total weight of 630 kg (1,389 lb), this results in an acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) between 3.8 and 5.2 seconds depending on the type. The Wide Track models can be distinguished from earlier Audi-powered models by the front light arrangement.
D8 270 (2008–2012)
The Donkervoort D8 270 is available since the summer of 2008. This version of the D8 series became the successor of the D8 270 RS, the limited edition that was introduced in 2005 and restricted to 25 numbered units. The D8 270 has a restyled nose and grill that refer directly to the D8 GT and accelerates from 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.6 seconds.
This car was the seventh fastest production car on Nürburgring's famous Nordschleife of 2011, at 7m 14.9s.
D8 GT (2007–2012)
The Donkervoort D8 GT - introduced in 2007 - is the first closed Donkervoort. Compared to the open version of the D8, the D8 GT has entirely new front and rear suspension, increased track width by 8 centimeters, larger brakes for increased stopping power and 17-inch aluminum wheels. With a total weight of 650 kg (1,433 lb), the D8GT is the lightest GT in the world. This is largely due to the extensive use of carbon fiber: the entire roof, the entire rear and the doors and fenders of the car are made of this material.
D8 GTO (2013–2022)
The Donkervoort D8 GTO is a completely new creation. The engine, a 2.5L TFSI 5-cylinder turbocharged Audi engine, has a power output of 250-280 kW (340-380PS/335-375 bhp) and 450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft) of torque at 1600 rpm, and the whole car weighs less than 700 kg. This low weight is due to composite materials such as the full carbon fibre body of the D8 GTO. With a power-to-weight ratio of 1.8 kg/PS, the car can accelerate from 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.8 seconds and from 0–200 km/h (124 mph) in 8.6 seconds.
The very first GTOs were produced in a limited series of 25 Premium D8 GTOs in 2013. The production of the regular D8 GTO, available in a Touring or a Performance version, started in 2014.
D8 GTO RS (2016–2022)
Donkervoort introduced the D8 GTO RS in October 2016 as the successor to their D8 270 RS. Donkervoort states that they have reduced the D8 GTO's drag coefficient by 20 percent. The GTO RS offers a new suspension system as an additional option, and also offers a dual-clutch automatic transmission setup. It is not street legal.
D8 GTO Individual series (2021)
In July 2021 Donkervoort announced on their website that they were launching a newer vehicle and their motto was "Any company can sell their cars. Only Donkervoort can create your car - The choice is yours". The model D8 GTO Individual series was launched on 9 September 2021 and was the first Donkervoort model available in purple color.
Donkervoort F22 (2022–2025)
Donkervoort announced in October 2022 on their website that they had ended the production of D8 series and are planning to produce a new model, the Donkervoort F22. It will be less than 800 kg and will have similar features to the previous models. Further details were provided in a November press release announcing the F22 will be launched on December 10, 2022. Donkervoort stated the F22 would be faster, larger, more rigid, and more efficient than the D8 GTO. Initial reports, which stated the F22 would weigh less than 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) and boldly advertised "it will be worth the weight", caused speculation the F22 would be considerably heavier than the D8 GTO; Donkervoort later clarified the target weight was "considerably less than" 800 kg (1,800 lb).
As announced in December 2022, the F22 was a limited-production model with 75 examples produced; of these, 50 were sold already. The vehicle is 4,039 mm (159.0 in) long and the chassis uses steel tubes and the company's "Ex-Core" carbon fibre sandwich technology, bringing the total weight of the vehicle to 750 kg (1,653 lb). The drivetrain uses a five-cylinder engine from Audi that develops 492 hp (367 kW) / 640 N⋅m (472 lb⋅ft) and drives the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission. Donkervoort touted it as having improved "practicality, comfort, and ease of use", featuring the car's 298 L (10.5 ft3) trunk. It is named for Filippa, the daughter of managing director Denis Donkervoort, born in 2022.
