The new Donkervoort F22 is a super lightweight road-going beast
Published on Dec 12, 2022 at 6:20 PM (UTC+4)
by Kate Bain
Last updated on Dec 12, 2022 at 6:21 PM (UTC+4)
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Kate Bain
This is the new Donkervoort F22 and it’s a super lightweight, super fun road-going beast.
With the brand-new F22, the Dutch marque says it’s destroying the modern supercar rulebook.
For starters, it breaks the 2g barrier with a claimed 2.15g of lateral acceleration.
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Weighing just 750 kg (1653 lbs) and producing 500 hp, the rear-drive F22 delivers a crazy power-to-weight ratio of 666 hp per tonne.
Power
Let’s get straight into it.
The F22 can go from 0-100km/h (0-62mph) in just 2.5 seconds.
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It can reach 200km/h (124mph) in 7.5 seconds and has a top speed of 290km/h (180mph).
Donkervoort says it chose to avoid adding the extra weight of a hybrid or electric powertrain.
In fact, when designing this supercar, almost every decision was made with weight in mind.
Design
The long, narrow chassis wears a super lightweight carbon fiber body with aggressive-looking cuts running down the side
At the front, it has a huge air intake and at the back, a massive rear diffuser.
And most notably, it has a removable carbon fiber roof – giving its driver the best of both worlds.
The supercar is four meters long, 1.9 meters wide and 1.1 meters high – making it longer, wider and taller than its predecessor.
And while it may resemble the D8 GTO, the two cars don’t share a single nut, bolt or body panel.
Donkervoort says the F22 was “the most driver-focused supercar money can buy”.
It says buyers can customize the car within an inch of its life – from the steering system to the air conditioning and the exterior paint work.
Donkervoort initially said it would produce 50 units of the F22 but it has now commited to a production run of 75 units.
Donkervoort F22 price
The F22 is priced at roughly $260,000 USD.
The F22 is actually named after CEO Denis Donkervoort’s first daughter, Filippa who was born on May 22 this year.
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Kate Bain is the Page Editor at supercarblondie.com. She is based in Dubai and coordinates coverage of the latest news across automotive, technology, and lifestyle. Kate has a bachelor's degree in business and post graduate in journalism. She is an experienced editor and journalist who has worked for News Corp, Daily Mail Australia, and Sky News. When she's not at work, you'll find her attached at the hip to her dog, Thor.
