By John Doe 2020
Under the direction of second-generation Managing Director Denis Donkervoort, the family-owned Dutch boutique brand has created a supercar that breaks new ground in every area, from construction to design.
Donkervoort has redefined driving purity by doubling the F22's torsional and bending rigidity (compared to the outgoing D8 GTO Individual Series), thanks to a hybrid chassis construction of thin-wall steel tube and Ex-Core carbon-fibre chassis construction.
The heart of the Donkervoort F22 powertrain is the front mid-engined five-cylinder turbocharged engine.
With 500 horsepower from its five-cylinder turbo motor and weighing just 750kg, the innovative Donkervoort F22 combines stunning design, sheer speed, handling purity and everyday usability while retaining links to Donkervoort's historic open-wheel layout.
The heart of the Donkervoort F22 powertrain is the front mid-engined five-cylinder turbocharged engine. The in-line engine was originally built by Audi Sport, and Donkervoort engineers have tuned it for even more power, torque and low-end drivability.
Donkervoort also proved that the 2.5-litre engine still had more efficiency, even with a boost in power. The F22 has a homologated WLTP combined emissions figure of 163 grams of CO2 per kilometre - 28 fewer than its 695kg predecessor.
The central bar can be detached via an electronically powered button, as can the single-piece, front- hinged bonnet.
The F22 supercar is capable of hitting 2.15G of lateral acceleration while remaining the lightest road- registered, two-seat supercar in the world.
Most switches move to the steering wheel, while the cleaner dash design features an optional integrated iPad Mini infotainment system.
Beyond that, even the smallest detail of the F22 can be customised, from one-off paintwork and interior design to embossing the owner's initials or business logo into the seat trims.