Driving the Eagle Spyder GT
From the outset, the Spyder GT was designed to perform.
For long distance driving, it has the calm assurance and the all the manners for touring – you sit cocooned in luxury with the view forward over the long bonnet and it’s a wonderful place to be. You have a solid sense of connection with the road, with precise handling characteristics gained from over 30 years of suspension development at Eagle.
When you put your foot down the Spyder GT transforms into a seriously exhilarating supercar. In that instant the straight-six develops a whole new character – with so much torque the 4.7-litre engine pulls away with real intent, emitting a powerful deep growl as the exhaust barks, the crackling sounds on the overrun adding to the drama and excitement.
It’s an exceptional performer by any measure. Working through the gears you quickly realise why the Eagle Special Edition E-Types have been subject of such enthusiastic acclaim. This is a driving experience like no other.
With so few being built, this will join the other Eagle Special Edition E-types as the most exclusive hand built cars in the world.
Henry Pearman, Managing Director at Eagle says: “We’re really proud of what’s been achieved with our E-Type Special Editions, and the worldwide reaction has made all the years of effort and dedication completely worthwhile. The Spyder GT represents the very best of what we do here at Eagle and we’re thrilled to present it to the world.”
Paul Brace, Design Director adds: “The E-Type is such a superb car to work with, and being able to add the Spyder GT as the fourth Eagle Special Edition gives us all great pleasure. Again, the worldwide reaction has been incredible. We’re glad that so many people share our passion for these wonderful cars”
TECHNICAL DATA
- Engine: 4.7 litre straight six, longitudinal front mounted, aluminium block
- Cylinder Head: Aluminium big valve twin cam
- Fuelling: Triple 2″ SU Carburettors
- Power: 330bhp @ 4800rpm
- Torque: 340lb ft @ 3600rpm
- Transmission: Five-speed manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive, limited-slip differential
- Front suspension: Double wishbones, torsion bars, adjustable Öhlins damper units, anti-roll bar
- Rear suspension: Lower wishbone with load bearing driveshaft, twin spring/adjustable Öhlins damper units, anti-roll bar
- Brakes: AP Racing aluminium calipers, ventilated discs, 315mm front, 280mm rear, servo assisted
- Wheels: 6 x 16 front, 7.5 x 16 rear, aluminium rims with stainless steel
- Tyres: 225/55 R16 front, 235/60 R16 rear
- Weight: 1029kg
- Power-to-weight: 326bhp/ton
- 0-60 mph: Under 5.0 sec
- Top speed: Over 170mph
- Height: 1,105 mm
- Length: 4,260 mm
- Width: 1,740 mm
PRICING
Base Price: £695,000 + local taxes as applicable
Find more details at the Eagle E-Types website – eaglegb.com
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