RED BARON
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Donkervoort S8AT 1990
Meet the “Red Baron”, the Donkevoort S8AT that embodies the spirit of a legendary nickname. Just like the fearless pilots who ruled the skies in their nimble single-seater planes, this car delivers a raw, unfiltered driving experience that will make every journey feel like an acrobatics show.
Originally born as a long-wing S8AT, this car was converted with short wings, sharpening its stance and improving its agility even further. Underneath, modern Intrax shock absorbers ensure razor-sharp handling, while a rally meter and modern gear knob bring a blend of heritage and modern functionality to its cockpit.
The S8AT retains a special place in Donkervoort history as the first model to feature in-house engine development. Donkervoort’s own engineers developed and fitted a turbocharger to the Ford Pinto engine, raising its power output from 115hp to an impressive 170 hp. The result was a car that feels light, agile, and explosively quick — a perfect match for the brand’s uncompromising philosophy of lightweight performance.
Optically and technically, the "Red Baron" is in mint condition; a testament to the care and attention it has received over many years. The lightweight chassis, powerful turbocharged engine and analogue feel deliver sensations that simply cannot be found in modern sports cars.
The car comes with an official Certificate of Authenticity.
interior
Step inside and you are met with a driver-focused interior. There are sporty bucket seats with separate carbon-fibre headrests, modern six-point harnesses and a precisely placed turbo pressure gauge that keeps you connected to the engine’s breathing. Every detail enhances your control and confidence when pushing this car to its limits.
Specifications
- ModelDonkervoort S8AT
- Mileage113.000 km
- Year of registration1990
- Country of registrationThe Netherlands
- Number of previous owners3
- Full service historyNo
- Warranty6 months factory warranty
- EngineFord 2.0l OHC EFI Turbo
- Max power170 hp
- TransmissionFord T9
- DifferentialPerformance limited slip differential
- BrakesDisc brakes front and rear
- SuspensionIntrax 2-way adjustable front and rear - Upgraded suspension
- Body colourVW Tornado red
- RimsSilver
- Roof, doors and tonneauBlack
- SeatsBlack leather
- UpholsteryBlack leather with red piping
- Seatbelts6 point harnesses
- DashboardLeather with red piping
- Steering wheelMountney in black leather
- Seatbelts6-point harnesses
- New Intrax 2-way adjustable shock absorbers
- Cycle wing conversion
- Lightweight bucket seats
Checked on 175 aspects
No one is more qualified to service and restore a Donkervoort than the Donkervoort technicians themselves, and this car’s story proves it. For the past four years, the "Red Baron" has been owned by one of Donkervoort’s very best technicians.
He meticulously maintained, upgraded and perfected every aspect of this car, bringing it to a level of mechanical and optical excellence that is rarely seen in a car of this age.
Upgrades include a limited slip differential, a front axle suspension system with an independent anti-roll bar, rear disc brakes and modern shock absorbers.
The car also comes with a D10 rear bumper as standard. This was a rare option at the time.