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Spyker
C12 Zagato

Zagato-bodied W12 Spyker shown at Geneva 2007; 24 announced, one built

Body: Zagato
IDENTIFICATION CARD · SPYKER C12 ZAGATO 2007
No licensed photograph yet. Photographs are published only when their licence permits it.
1BuiltIndependently researched
0Chassis documentedin this archive
?SurvivingNot yet verified
Contents
  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Production & history
  3. 03Specifications
  4. 04Colours & options
  5. 05Individual cars
  6. 06Reference

01Overview

At a glance

Built
1 Built
Years
2007
Engine
W12 · 6,000 cc / 6 LFactory: 6 L
Power
368 kW / 500 PSFactory: 493 hp · converted
Top speed
311 km/hFactory: 193 mph · converted
Body
Zagato
Designer
Not yet verified
In this archive
Not yet verified
Surviving
Not yet verified

Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.

Why it matters

The C12 Zagato was Spyker's second production-based sports car, a two-door coupe with an aluminium body styled with Zagato, powered by a Volkswagen-sourced 6.0-litre W12. It followed the C8 and used Formula 1-inspired details alongside Zagato's double-bubble roof.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Model rarityOne-off 1 · Built1
Specification rarityNot yet assessed
Colour rarityNot yet assessed
Individual rarityNot yet assessed
Historical rarityNot yet assessed
Survival rarityNot yet assessed

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

02Production & history

Production

Every figure says what it counts.

What is countedFigureBasisStatus
Total model productionbuilt (24 announced) 11 Factory production Independently researched

Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.

History

Spyker presented the C12 Zagato as a limited edition of 24 cars at about $650,000 each, with deliveries originally planned to begin in early 2008. A supercharger option was announced that raised output from 493 hp to 641 hp.

Variants

How each version differs from the standard C12 Zagato.

No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

03Specifications

Technical specifications

Engine

Engine manufacturerVolkswagen (sourced)2 Independently researched
Engine familyNot yet verified
Engine codeNot yet verified
LayoutW122 Independently researched
Cylinders122 Independently researched
Displacement 6,000 cc / 6 LFactory: 6 L2 Independently researched
BoreNot yet verified
StrokeNot yet verified
Compression ratioNot yet verified
Fuel systemNot yet verified
Power 368 kW / 500 PSFactory: 493 hp · converted2 Independently researchedSupercharger option quoted at 641 hp.
Power atNot yet verified
Torque 610 NmFactory: 450 lb-ft · converted2 Independently researched

Transmission & drivetrain

GearboxSix-speed manual or six-speed automatic with paddles2 Independently researched
GearsNot yet verified
Driven wheelsRear2 Independently researched

Chassis, body & dimensions

ChassisNot yet verified
Front suspensionNot yet verified
Rear suspensionNot yet verified
BrakesNot yet verified
SteeringNot yet verified
Body constructionAluminium body2 Independently researched
WheelbaseNot yet verified
LengthNot yet verified
WidthNot yet verified
HeightNot yet verified
Front trackNot yet verified
Rear trackNot yet verified
Kerb weight 1,500 kgFactory: 3,300 lb · converted2 Independently researched
Dry weightNot yet verified

Performance

Maximum speed 311 km/hFactory: 193 mph · converted2 Independently researchedSpyker claim.
0–100 km/h 3.8 s2 Independently researchedSource gives 0-62 mph; Spyker claim.
Fuel tankNot yet verified

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

04Colours & options

Factory colours & interiors

Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Factory options & codes

Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

05Individual cars

Chassis register

Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Competition history

Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Auction & sale history

Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

See one in person

Museums where an example of this car can be seen.

No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

06Reference

Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

Being verified against factory or registry sources before it is published. Have a source? Contribute it.

Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

  1. 1
    TopGear Nederland – Alle modellen van Spyker ooit gebouwd Level C
    • 1 built (24 announced)
    Accessed 2026-11-12
  2. 2
    2009 Spyker C12 Zagato Level C Steve Siler · Car and Driver
    • VW-sourced 6.0-liter W-12
    • VW-sourced 6.0-liter W-12 engine
    • W-12 engine
    • 493 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque
    • via a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission
    • sends its ... to the rear wheels
    • the aluminum-bodied C12 Zagato
    • C12 Zagato weighs a mere 3300 pounds
    • a top speed of 193 mph
    • hit 62 mph in ... 3.8 seconds
    Accessed 2026-11-13

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