If it’s an obscure boutique exotic performance automobile you’re looking for, you can’t do much better than the Dutch-made Donkervoort D8 GTO-JD70. This special edition of the radical D8 GTO celebrates founder Joop Donkervoort’s 70th birthday. The crazy, long-nose roadster houses a potent Audi-sourced 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder engine that delivers 415 horsepower. While that might not seem like a lot, keep in mind that this typically 394-hp engine is used to propel the 3,494-lb Audi RS 3 sports sedan, while the D8 GTO-JD70 weighs less than half that at 1,543 lbs thanks to copious use of carbon fiber and kevlar in the body. The result is 0-62 mph in a shocking 2.7 seconds, 124 mph in 7.7 seconds, and a 174 mph top speed. Hold onto your hats. But perhaps the most astounding performance stat is its 2-Gs of lateral acceleration, the first in a production supercar. The lightweight carbon fiber and kevlar body The bespoke car comes with a 5-speed manual transmission for true roadster-style shifting. What you get for your $185,367 asking price is one of the most thrilling exotic cars on earth.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
