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Marked out by freer breathing for the induction and exhaust, the most notable element of the Razor Spyder is the open-air door cutouts that make every day a breezy California summer. Cut from aluminum and reinforced with carbon fiber, the door cutouts promise a spectacular view of the road and create a cockpit that feels open and free like a track day special.
The design limits air from under the body escaping during max attack runs - where the Spyder GTR is certified to hit 335 km/h. The revamp for the Spyder involves much more action around the back deck, where the PPI Speed Design model is barely recognizable as an R8 from some rear angles. The giant air scoops vaguely recall the Porsche 911 Speedster’s tonneau cover bulges, but in this case they act more like high-mounted air scoops.
Pulling clean air from the roof is the best location for ram-air intake effects at super-high speeds. There is no mention of an integrated roll-bar in these giant hoop scoops, and these giant snorkels seem like they might be able to suck the sunglasses right off your face.
It’s worth it for the open cone intakes and overrun pops from the 5.2-liter V-10 engine — or the V-8. Top speed and performance are both up significantly with this upgrade for the V-10, with performance gains from the V-8 generally even more impressive.
Mechanical Details:
Engine: 5.2-liter V-10
Power: 621 horsepower @ 7,400 rpm
Torque: 417 pound-feet @ 6,400 rpm
0-100 km/h: 3,1 Seconds
Top Speed: 335 km/h
