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{{Short description|Manufacturer of hand-built, light weight sports cars}}
{{Infobox company
|  name   = Donkervoort Automobielen B.V.
|  logo   = Logo Donkervoort Automobielen BV.png
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| image_caption = Donkervoort company logo
|  foundation     = {{Start date and age|1978|07|01|df=y}}
|  location       = [[Lelystad]], [[The Netherlands]]
|  founder        = [[Joop Donkervoort]]
| area_served = [[Europe]] <br /> [[North America]] <br /> [[Israel]] <br /> [[United Arab Emirates]]
| key_people     = [[Denis Donkervoort]]
(Chairman and CEO),
|  num_employees  = 20–25
|  industry       = [[Automotive]]
|  products       = Hand-built ultra-light weight sport cars
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|  homepage       = [http://www.donkervoort.com/en Donkervoort site – English homepage]
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'''Donkervoort Automobielen BV''' is a manufacturer of hand-built and ultra light weight [[sports cars]] based in [[Lelystad]], [[Netherlands]]. The car brand was founded in 1978 by [[Joop Donkervoort]].
In 1996, Donkervoort's [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] [[engine]]s were replaced by [[Audi]] engines. Donkervoort's motto – "No Compromise" – means driving without any electronic aids such as ABS ([[anti-lock braking system]]), [[electronic stability program]] (ESP) or power steering.

==Corporate history==
Donkervoort is a privately held company controlled by founder Joop Donkervoort until he retired in 2019 and his son [[Denis Donkervoort|Denis]] succeeded him as Managing Director in 2021. Marianne Donkervoort, who is married to Joop, and Amber, their daughter, also have played key roles in developing the business and branding of the company.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.donkervoort.com/en/the-story-of-us/donkervoort-today |title=Donkervoort Today |website=Donkervoort Cars |access-date=17 October 2022}}</ref> Amber was an equestrian who joined the company as the marketing manager following an internship in China.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://fd.nl/fd-persoonlijk/1121854/zo-vader-zo-dochter |title=Zo vader zo dochter |lang=nl |trans-title=Like father like daughter | date=9 October 2015 |work=fd |first1= Martin | last1 = Dijkstra |first2=Fleur | last2 = Baxmeier |access-date=17 October 2022}}</ref> The Donkervoort S8A was named for Amber, while the D8 was named for Denis'.<ref>{{cite tweet |name=Donkervoort |user=donkervoort |number=1514438489185599488 |title=You may know that the children of Donkervoort founder, Joop Donkervoort, are Amber and Denis. But did you know that some of our most famous models are named after them? The S8A is named for Amber, while the "D" in D8 stands for Donkervoort Managing Director Denis'.}}</ref>

Joop started the company as a [[kit car]] importer in 1978, but upon learning he needed to make significant modifications to make the assembled kit cars street legal, began building the first S7 automobiles using a design derived from the [[Lotus Seven]] in a [[Tienhoven, Stichtse Vecht|Tienhoven]] shed.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.speedhunters.com/2009/11/car_builder_gt_gt_donkervoort/ |title=Car Builder >> Donkervoort | last = Willemsen | first = Jeroen |date=November 13, 2009 |website=SpeedHunters |access-date=17 October 2022}}</ref><ref name=HC-10things>{{cite web |url=https://www.hotcars.com/things-we-just-learned-about-donkervoort/ |title=10 Things We Just Learned About Donkervoort | last = Johnson | first = Owen |date=February 8, 2022 |website=Hot Cars |access-date=17 October 2022}}</ref> In 1983, Donkervoort moved to a larger production facility in [[Loosdrecht]], followed by another move in 2000 to its present headquarters and factory in [[Lelystad]].<ref name=History>{{cite web |url=https://www.donkervoort.com/en/the-story-of-us/history |title=From the Beginning |website=Donkervoort |access-date=17 October 2022}}</ref> Chassis production, which previously had been contracted to an external supplier, was brought in-house to Lelystad in 2003.<ref name=History/>

===Future plans===

Donkervoort announced on their website that is expanding its worldwide locations and services, most recently being available as a car brand in the US.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.donkervoort.com/en/donkervoort-to-america/ | title=Donkervoort to America | date=14 July 2022 }}</ref>

==Automobiles==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:100%;"
|+Model overview
!Vehicle
!class="unsortable" | Image
!Year
!Engine
!Output
|-
|Donkervoort S7|S7
|[[File:Donkervoort S7 S8.jpg|frameless|150px]]
|1978–1984||1.6 L [[Ford Kent engine#Crossflow|Ford OHV]] engine
|{{cvt|90|PS|kW}}

|-
|Donkervoort S8|S8
| [[File:1986DonkervoortSuper8.jpg|frameless|150px]]
|1980–1984||2.0 L Ford OHC
|{{convert|103|PS|kW|abbr=on}}

|-
|Donkervoort S8A|S8A
| [[File:Nationale oldtimerdag Zandvoort 2010, DONKERVOORT(JD) S8A, RL-PT-30.JPG|frameless|150px]]
|1985–1993||2.0 L Ford OHC
|{{convert|117|PS|kW|abbr=on}}

|-
|rowspan=2 Donkervoort S8AT|S8AT
|rowspan=2 | [[File:Nationale oldtimerdag Zandvoort 2010, DONKERVOORT(JD) S8AT, SN-ZB-99.JPG|frameless|150px]]
|rowspan=2 |1986–1994
|Turbocharged 2.0 L Ford OHC<br/>[[Garrett AiResearch|Garrett]] T3 [[turbocharger]] with [[intercooler]]
| {{convert|170|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}}
|-
|Turbocharged 2.2 L Ford OHC<br/>[[Garrett AiResearch|Garrett]] T3 [[turbocharger]] with [[intercooler]]
| {{cvt|190|PS|kW}}

|-
|Donkervoort D10|D10
|
|1988–1989||Turbocharged 2.2 L (2,160&nbsp;cc) Ford OHC<br/>(Garrett T3)
| {{convert|190|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}}

|-
|rowspan=2 Donkervoort D8 Zetec|D8 Zetec
|rowspan=2 | [[File:Nationale oldtimerdag Zandvoort 2010, DONKERVOORT(JD) D8 ZETEC, 73-GV-BV pic2.JPG|frameless|150px]]
|rowspan=2 | 1993–1998
|1.8 L 16V Zetec engine
| {{convert|140|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}}
|-
|2.0 L 16V Zetec engine
| {{convert|160|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}}

|-
|Donkervoort D8 Cosworth|D8 Cosworth
| [[File:Nationale oldtimerdag Zandvoort 2010, DONKERVOORT(JD), RNM-257.JPG|frameless|150px]]
|1994–1998||Turbocharged 2.0 L DOHC [[Cosworth#The YB series|Cosworth YB]] engine
| {{cvt|220|to|280|PS|kW}}

|-
|Donkervoort D8 Audi (AGU)|D8 Audi (AGU)
|[[File:Year 2000 Donkervoort D8-150 (14547395243).jpg|frameless|150px]]
|1999–2002||Turbocharged 1.8 L 20vT Audi engine
| {{cvt|150|to|245|PS|kW}}

|-
|Donkervoort D8 Audi (E-gas)|D8 Audi (E-gas)
| [[File:Pronk-Baas Challenge Donkervoort.jpg|frameless|150px]]
|2003–2012||Turbocharged 1.8 L 20vT Audi engine
| {{cvt|150|to|270|PS|kW}}

|-
|Donkervoort D8 270 RS|D8 270 RS
| [[File:Donkervoort D8 270 RS (47986611851).jpg|frameless|150px]]
|2005–2007||Turbocharged 1.8 L 20vT Audi engine, drive by wire
| {{convert|270|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}}

|-
|Donkervoort D8 270|D8 270
| [[File:Donkervoort D8 Zolder.jpg|frameless|150px]]
|2008–2012||Turbocharged 1.8 L 20vT Audi engine, drive by wire
| {{convert|270|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}}

|-
|Donkervoort D8 GT|D8 GT
| [[File:Nationale oldtimerdag Zandvoort 2010, DONKERVOORT(JD) D8 GT, 12-JLD-1 pic1.JPG|frameless|150px]]
|2007–2012||Turbocharged 1.8 L 20vT Audi engine, drive by wire
| {{convert|270|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}}

|-
|Donkervoort D8 GTO|D8 GTO
| [[File:Donkervoort D8 GTO.JPG|frameless|150px]]
|2013–2022||Turbocharged 2.5 L TFSI 5-cylinder Audi engine
| {{cvt|250|to|280|kW|PS}}

|-
|D8 GTO RS
| [[File:Donkervoort D8 GTO RS.png|frameless|150px]]
|2016–2022
|Turbocharged 2.5 L TFSI 5-cylinder Audi engine
| {{cvt|386|kW|PS}}

|-
|D8 GTO 40
| [[File:Donkervoort D8 GTO-40 (51977937333).jpg|frameless|150px]]
|2018
|Turbocharged 2.5 L TFSI 5-cylinder Audi engine
| {{cvt|283|kW|PS}}

|-
|D8 GTO JD-70
| [[File:Donkervoort D8 GTO-JD70 IAA 2021 1X7A0248.jpg|frameless|150px]]
|2019
|Turbocharged TFSI 5-cylinder Audi engine
| {{cvt|305|kW|PS}}

|-
|D8 GTO JD-70 R
|
|2020
|Turbocharged TFSI 5-cylinder Audi engine
| {{cvt|310|kW|PS}}

|-
|D8 GTO Individual Series
| [[File:Donkervoort D8 GTO Individual Series (52251535021).jpg|frameless|150px]]
|2021–present
|Turbocharged TFSI 5-cylinder Audi engine
| {{cvt|325|kW|PS}}

|-
|F22
| [[File:Amsterdam Motor Show 2023 - 1.jpg|frameless|150px]]
|2022–present
|Turbocharged TFSI 5-cylinder Audi engine
| {{cvt|367|kW|PS}}
|}

===Current models===
;Donkervoort F22 (2022)

Donkervoort announced in October 2022 on their website that has ended the production of D8 series and is planning to produce a new model, Donkervoort F22. It will be less than 800&nbsp;kg and will have similar features to the previous models.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.donkervoort.com/en/models/f22 |title=Donkervoort F22 |publisher=Donkervoort Cars |access-date=13 October 2022}}</ref> 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&nbsp;GTO.<ref>{{cite press release |url=https://www.donkervoort.com/en/news/f22-launch-event/ |title=F22 Launch Event |date=November 11, 2022 |publisher=Donkervoort |access-date=30 November 2022}}</ref> Initial reports, which stated the F22 would weigh less than {{cvt|1000|kg}} and boldly advertised "it will be worth the weight", caused speculation the F22 would be considerably heavier than the D8&nbsp;GTO;<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2022/10/donkervoort-teases-new-f22-that-weighs-700-pounds-more-than-model-it-replaces/ |title=Donkervoort Teases New F22 That Weighs 700 Pounds More Than Model It Replaces | last = Bell | first = Sebastien |date=October 14, 2022 |work=CarScoops |access-date=30 November 2022}}</ref> Donkervoort later clarified the target weight was "considerably less than" {{cvt|800|kg}}.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2022/11/donkervoorts-f22-confirmed-for-december-10-with-more-power-more-space-and-a-sub-1800lb-weight-figure/ |title=Donkervoort F22 Debuts Dec 10 With More Power And A Sub-1,800LB Weight Figure | last = Pappas | first = Thanos |date=November 11, 2022 |work=CarScoops |access-date=30 November 2022}}</ref>

As announced in December 2022, the F22 was a limited-production model with just 75 examples produced; of these, 50 were sold already.<ref name=CS-2022/> The vehicle is {{cvt|4039|mm|in|1}} 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 {{cvt|750|kg}}. The drivetrain uses a five-cylinder engine from Audi that develops {{cvt|492|hp}} / {{cvt|640|Nm}} and drives the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theautopian.com/donkervoort-f22-all-the-fascinating-details-on-this-five-speed-five-cylinder-screamer/ |title=Donkervoort F22: Some Fascinating Details On This Five-Speed, Five-Cylinder Screamer | last = George | first = Patrick |date=December 12, 2022 |work=The Autopian |access-date=13 December 2022}}</ref> Donkervoort tout it as having improved "practicality, comfort, and ease of use", featuring the car's {{cvt|298|L|ft3}} trunk. It is named for Filippa, the daughter of managing director Denis Donkervoort, born in 2022.<ref name=CS-2022>{{cite news |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2022/12/donkervoort-f22-breaks-cover-as-a-clean-sheet-design-with-492-hp/ |title=New Donkervoort F22 Breaks Cover As A 492 HP Supercar That Weighs 750kg | last = Pappas | first = Thanos |date=December 10, 2022 |work=CarScoops |access-date=13 December 2022}}</ref>

===Previous models===
====Donkervoort S7/S8====
{{main|Donkervoort S8}}
;Donkervoort S7
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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://monochrome-watches.com/the-dutch-made-exception-the-donkervoort-story/|title=The Dutch-Made Exception, the Donkervoort Story|date=July 4, 2020|website=Monochrome Watches}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.klassiekerweb.nl/merken/donkervoort/s7-en-s8/|title=Donkervoort S7 en S8}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoviva.com/s7/version/37510|title=Donkervoort S7 :: 4 photos and 19 specs :: autoviva.com|website=www.autoviva.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.carthrottle.com/post/wvzmgkm/|title=No Compromise - Donkervoort - #Blogpost by Roadster (Otaku)|website=Car Throttle|date=23 August 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?50733-Donkervoort-S7-1978-1982|title=Donkervoort S7 1978-1982|website=www.ultimatecarpage.com}}</ref> These cars have a [[Ford Kent engine#Crossflow|Ford Crossflow]] 1.6 liter OHV engine with {{convert|90|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}} and a four-speed manual transmission, or a 2.0 liter Ford OHC engine with {{cvt|110|hp}}. Mechanically, the car used a Triumph front axle and an Escort rear axle.<ref name=EarlyGuide>{{cite web |url=http://donkervoort.news-letter.nl:80/uploads/5/UPL_8164.pdf |title=Donkervoort Occasion Guiding Prices 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060528094507/http://donkervoort.news-letter.nl:80/uploads/5/UPL_8164.pdf |archive-date=May 28, 2006 |url-status=dead |publisher=Donkervoort Cars}}</ref> Top speed was {{convert|170|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name=TAM85>{{Cite book | title = Quattroruote: Tutte le Auto del Mondo 1985 | editor = Mastrostefano, Raffaele | publisher = Editoriale Domus S.p.A | ref = TAM85 | year = 1985 | page = 261 | language = it | location = Milano | isbn = 88-7212-012-8 }}</ref>
;[[Donkervoort S8]]/S8A
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]].<ref name=TAM85/> 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.<ref name=EarlyGuide/>
;[[Donkervoort S8]]AT 
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 {{cvt|170|hp}}. The S8AT was improved in 1988, receiving the chassis and larger engine from the D10 until it was discontinued in 1994.<ref name=EarlyGuide/>

====Donkervoort D8====
{{main|Donkervoort D8}}
;[[Donkervoort 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 [[Ford Zeta engine|Zetec family]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.donkervoort.nl/cars/d8zetec.htm |title=D8 Zetec 1993 - 1998 |publisher=Donkervoort Cars |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070108174836/http://www.donkervoort.nl/cars/d8zetec.htm |archive-date=January 8, 2007 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Donkervoort offered a "Sport" version that changed to cycle-style front fenders and reduced weight through the use of carbon fibre body parts.<ref name=EarlyGuide/>
;[[Donkervoort D8]] Cosworth (1995-1998)
The D8 also was fitted with the 2.0-liter turbocharged [[Cosworth#The YB series|Cosworth ''YB'' engine]] starting in 1995.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.donkervoort.nl/cars/d8cosworth.htm |title=D8 Cosworth 1994 - 1998 |publisher=Donkervoort Cars |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070108205620/http://www.donkervoort.nl/cars/d8cosworth.htm |archive-date=January 8, 2007 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
;[[Donkervoort D8]] Audi (1999–2008)
During 1999, Donkervoort switched from Ford to Audi's 20-valve [[Turbocharger|turbocharged]] [[List of Volkswagen Group petrol engines#1.8 20vT|1.8-liter ''R4'' engine]], available in a variety of outputs ranging from {{convert|150|to|245|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.donkervoort.nl/cars/d8audi.htm |title=D8 Audi (AGU) 1999 - 2002 |publisher=Donkervoort Cars |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070108205056/http://www.donkervoort.nl/cars/d8audi.htm |archive-date=January 8, 2007 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
;[[Donkervoort 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&nbsp;bhp, 180&nbsp;bhp, 210&nbsp;bhp and 270&nbsp;bhp. Thanks to its total weight of {{cvt|630|kg}}, this results in an acceleration time from {{cvt|0|to|100|km/h}} 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.
;[[Donkervoort 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&nbsp;km/h in 3.6 seconds.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.donkervoort.nl/cars/d8270rs.htm |title=D8 270 RS |publisher=Donkervoort Cars |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070108174355/http://www.donkervoort.nl/cars/d8270rs.htm |archive-date=January 8, 2007 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

This car was the seventh fastest production car on [[Nürburgring]]'s famous Nordschleife of 2011, at 7m 14.9s.<ref name=B2G-270RS>{{cite web|url=http://bridgetogantry.com/2/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=178&Itemid=300060|title=Fastest Production Car Lap of the Nurburgring| date=2011-03-18|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120316164510/http://bridgetogantry.com/2/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=178&Itemid=300060 | archive-date = 2012-03-16 | publisher=Bridgetogantry.com}}</ref>
;[[Donkervoort 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 {{cvt|650|kg}}, 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.donkervoort.nl/cars/d8gt.htm |title=D8 GT |publisher=Donkervoort Cars |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080409032619/http://www.donkervoort.nl/cars/d8gt.htm |archive-date=April 9, 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

====Donkervoort D8 GTO====
;[[Donkervoort 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&nbsp;kW (340-380PS/335-375&nbsp;bhp) and 450Nm of torque at 1600rpm, and the whole car weighs less than 700&nbsp;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 just 1.8&nbsp;kg/PS the car accelerates from 0–100&nbsp;km/h in 2.8s and from 0–200&nbsp;km/h in just 8.6s.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.donkervoort.com/en/cars/donkervoort-d8-gto/ |title=Donkervoort D8 GTO |publisher=Donkervoort Cars |access-date=20 September 2022}}</ref>

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.
;[[Donkervoort 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.donkervoort.com/en/cars/donkervoort-d8-gto-rs/ |title=Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS |publisher=Donkervoort Cars |access-date=20 September 2022}}</ref> It is not street legal.<ref name=HC-10things/>
;[[Donkervoort D8]] GTO Individual series (2021)
In July 2021 Donkervoort announced on their website that they were launching a newer vehicle and their moto 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.

===Limited editions and prototypes===
;[[Donkervoort D10]] (1988)
This sleek, minimalist version was built in a very limited series of ten to celebrate Donkervoort's tenth anniversary in 1988. The cars lacked a spare wheel as well as a windshield, but benefitted from an enlarged (2,160&nbsp;cc) version of the Ford engine with a bigger Garrett T3 turbocharger, producing {{convert|190|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}}. The last car was only built in 1994, with some of the later examples receiving Cosworth engines with up to {{convert|300|PS|kW|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name="D10">{{cite web | url = http://members.home.nl/wfvogd/Donkervoort/frames/D10.htm | title = D10-page | publisher = Donkervoort Automobilia | access-date = 2011-11-11 }}</ref>

;Donkervoort D20 (1998)
Intended as the 20th anniversary special, the D20 was developed in conjunction with Audi under the sponsorship of CEO Dr. [[Franz-Josef Paefgen]]. Until the D20, all Donkervoorts had the engine and gearbox in the front, but the D20 had the engine in the front and the gearbox in the rear as a [[transaxle]]. The D20 was the first Donkervoort with a V6 engine, which was actually intended for larger, more comfortable [[Audi]] cars. The engine was modified to produce {{cvt|280|hp}}. The D20 was built as a prototype, but never went into production as it was unable to meet emissions standards with the larger engine.<ref name=Heritage>{{cite web |url=https://www.donkervoort.com/en/cars/heritage/ |title=Heritage |publisher=Donkervoort Cars |access-date=22 September 2022}}</ref>
;Donkervoort J25 (2003)
Intended as the 25th anniversary special, the J25 used the nose and doors from the D20 with modernized styling and was the first Donkervoort to develop {{cvt|270|hp}}. A prototype was built but it never entered regular production.<ref name=Heritage/>
;Donkervoort D8 270 RS (2005)
[[File:Donkervoort (51881731775).jpg|thumb|right|D8 RS used to set the Nordschleife record]]
The D8 270 RS was built in a limited edition of 25 examples to celebrate the prototype RS that was used to set the production car lap record at the [[Nurburgring]] Nordschleife.<ref name=B2G-270RS/><ref name=Heritage/>
;[[Donkervoort D8]] GTO Premium (2013)
The Premium D8 GTO's were the first GTO's to be produced. After a sneak preview event introducing the D8 GTO in December 2012, existing customer were able to obtain one of these ''full option'' GTO's. The Premium D8 GTO were built as a limited series of 25 cars and had a little more power (380+ BHP) than e.g. the D8 GTO Performance.
;[[Donkervoort D8]] GTO Bilster Berg Edition (2014–2015)
In September 2014, the Donkervoort D8 GTO broke the lap record at the German [[Bilster Berg Drive Resort]]. The 380&nbsp;hp Performance version set the new record for street-legal production cars at 1 minute 46.12 seconds. To celebrate this milestone – along with the opening of a Donkervoort subsidiary at that same location that year, Donkervoort introduced the Bilster Berg Edition, which was based on the record-breaking test car and built in a limited series of just 14 cars, a number that represented the successful year 2014. Technical developments included the further development and fine-tuning in the areas of chassis and road-handling. Furthermore, this edition is easily recognisable by its dark nose section, made entirely of carbon fibre.<ref>{{Cite web|date=17 September 2014|title=Donkervoort D8 GTO breaks lap record at Bilster Berg Drive Resort|url=http://www.carsgm.com/hot-news/donkervoort-d8-gto-breaks-lap-record-at-bilster-berg-drive-resort/|access-date=11 December 2020|website=CARSGM}}</ref>
;[[Donkervoort D8]] GTO-40 (2018)
[[File:Donkervoort D8 GTO-40 (51977937333).jpg|thumb|right|Donkervoort D8 GTO-40]]
For the firm's 40th anniversary, the GTO-40 was released as a limited edition of 40. Weight has been reduced by {{cvt|22|kg}} compared to the conventional GTO through the use of carbon fibre [[sandwich panel]]s (branded and patented by Donkervoort as EX-CORE) and an optimized steel tubular chassis.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.donkervoort.com/en/cars/donkervoort-d8-gto-40/ |title=Donkervoort D8 GTO-40 |publisher=Donkervoort Cars |access-date=22 September 2022}}</ref>
;[[Donkervoort D8]] GTO JD-70 (2019)
For the founder's 70th birthday, [[Joop Donkervoort]] a special edition called Donkervoort D8 GTO JD-70 was produced, again making use of Donkervoort's EX-CORE technology. In total, there were 70 produced, including the Bare Naked Carbon Edition and JD70&nbsp;R sub-variants.<ref name=GTO-JD70>{{cite web |url=https://www.donkervoort.com/en/cars/donkervoort-d8-gto-jd70/ |title=Donkervoort D8 GTO-JD70 |publisher=Donkervoort Cars |access-date=20 September 2022}}</ref> The Bare Naked Carbon Edition highlighted the extensive use of carbon fibre body panels by changing the painted finish to a clear coat, and was offered in four levels corresponding to the degree of paint reduction, ranging from "Exposed Carbon" (matte or gloss clear coats over the side panels, engine-bay wings, bonnet scoop, triangular cover scoops, and interior) to "Full-Exposed Coloured Carbon" (tinted clear coat finish over all carbon fibre parts).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.donkervoort.com/en/cars/donkervoort-d8-gto-jd70-bare-naked-carbon-edition/ |title=Donkervoort D8 GTO-JD70 Bare Naked Carbon Edition |publisher=Donkervoort Cars |access-date=20 September 2022}}</ref> The JD70&nbsp;R is a track-tuned edition with racing-specific improvements, and Donkervoort includes driver coaching and data analysis services with the purchase of the car.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.donkervoort.com/en/cars/donkervoort-d8-gto-jd70-r/ |title=Donkervoort D8 GTO-JD70 R |publisher=Donkervoort Cars |access-date=20 September 2022}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZNErmLzHno Introduction, history and overview of Donkervoort] by Carfection (video)
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLZGQ4gIs5M Donkervoort D8 GTO First Heartbeat]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnAbdY2g_98 Donkervoort D8 GTO-RS test-drive] by Carfection (video)
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKhkjxXpMIs Donkervoort - 24H Dubai]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcU4jKuMbFc Donkervoort Discovery Channel]
*[http://www.donkiespeed.nl Donkervoort fan site with much independent information, pictures etc.]

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