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2009 Spyker C8

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems โ€” with the pros and cons against similar 2009 models.

Class
Two Seaters
Engines
4.2L 8-cyl
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
MPG (best)
15 combined ยท 13 city / 18 hwy
Length
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Curb weight
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NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 41 for similar models.
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 15 MPG combined, 21% below the 2009 two seaters average of 18.9 MPG.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 4 similar 2009 models โ€” not a review. How we calculate this โ†’

Overview

The 2009 Spyker C8 is a two seaters offered with a 4.2L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 15 MPG combined (13 city / 18 highway), 21% worse than the 2009 two seaters average of 18.9 MPG, for an estimated $4,450 a year in fuel.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

What changed for 2009

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2007 C8 โ€” a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2007; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2007 C8 โ†’

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCOโ‚‚ g/mi
C84.2L 8-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive13 / 18 / 15-21%$4,450592
Spend $10,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
18.9 MPG2009 Two Seaters average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2009 EPA class average. How we calculate this โ†’

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2009 Spyker C8 under the current (2011+) test program.

Similar 2009 two seaterss

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2009 Spyker C8 (this car)15 MPGNot rated0
2009 Chevrolet Corvette19 MPGNot rated0
2009 Dodge Viper16 MPGNot rated0
2009 Nissan 370z21 MPGNot rated0
2009 Nissan 350z20 MPGNot rated0

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Spyker C8.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA โ†—

Not every 2009 Spyker C8 is affected โ€” only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2009 Spyker C8 in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2009 Spyker C8 buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2009 Spyker C8. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2011 C817โ€“Not rated00
2010 C817โ€“Not rated00
2007 C815โ€“Not rated00
2006 C815โ€“Not rated00
2005 C815โ€“Not rated00

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Spyker. How we calculate this โ†’