02:35 13-01-2026

Spyker C8 Aileron LM85: a measured return for the marque

The Dutch brand Spyker, long thought to be out of the game, has resurfaced. The new C8 Aileron LM85 is more than a showpiece; it’s a bid to prove the marque can still build cars in small numbers.

What is the Spyker C8 Aileron LM85

The LM85 has been assembled by Luxembourg-based atelier Milan Moraday together with Germany’s R Company. The model was originally conceived years ago but never made it to production. Now the project has been revived by investors linked to the brand’s former owners.

The car retains Spyker’s signature steampunk aesthetic with riveted bodywork and aviation-inspired details. Under the hood sits a supercharged V8 of unspecified origin, paired with a six-speed manual gearbox — a combination that signals an intentionally analog approach.

Technical and production details

Spyker previously planned to build just three examples of the LM85, but the current effort comes without firm production targets. What is clear is that the team has a reserve of new-old stock components and chassis, allowing them to assemble cars without launching a full production line.

All work will be coordinated from a new center in the Netherlands. Beyond the C8, the investors also intend to complete a long-standing project — the D8 Peking-to-Paris luxury SUV, first shown back in 2006.

What this means for the Spyker brand

The LM85 reads as a symbolic return rather than a full reboot. Spyker has already lived through grand ambitions, the purchase of Saab, and the collapse that followed. The strategy now looks far more cautious: tiny runs, hand assembly, and a reliance on heritage instead of big promises.

If the project turns out to be successful, the brand could carve out a niche in ultra‑exclusive supercars for collectors.

The Spyker C8 Aileron LM85 isn’t a fanfare-filled comeback, but a measured reminder that the name still matters. Even so, it shows the brand hasn’t had its final say and still hopes to return — albeit in a very limited form.