Donkervoort
Sign in to saveDonkervoort Automobielen BV is a manufacturer of hand-built and ultra light weight sports cars based in Lelystad, Netherlands. The car brand was founded in 1978 by Joop Donkervoort. In 1996, Donkervoort's Ford engines were replaced by Audi engines. Donkervoort's motto – "No Compromise" – means driving without any electronic aids such as ABS (anti-lock braking system), electronic stability program (ESP) or power steering.
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Donkervoort is a Dutch sports car manufacturer founded in 1978 that builds lightweight, hand-assembled vehicles designed for pure driving without modern electronic safety features like power steering or anti-lock brakes. The company's "No Compromise" philosophy appeals to enthusiasts who prioritize raw, unassisted driving experience over convenience and modern safety technology.
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Key facts
- Company.name
- Donkervoort Automobielen B.V.
- Company.logo
- Logo Donkervoort Automobielen BV.png
- Company.image_size
- 300px
- Company.image_caption
- Donkervoort company logo
- Company.location
- Lelystad, The Netherlands
- Company.founder
- Joop Donkervoort
- Company.area_served
- Europe North America Israel United Arab Emirates
- Company.key_people
- Denis Donkervoort (Chairman and CEO),
- Company.num_employees
- 20–25
- Company.industry
- Automotive
- Company.products
- Hand-built ultra-light weight sport cars
- Company.homepage
- Donkervoort site – English homepage
Article
11 sectionsContents
- Corporate history
- Future plans
- Automobiles
- Current models
- Previous models
- Donkervoort S7/S8
- Donkervoort D8
- Donkervoort D8 GTO
- Limited editions and prototypes
- References
- External links
Donkervoort Automobielen BV is a manufacturer of hand-built and ultra light weight sports cars based in Lelystad, Netherlands. The car brand was founded in 1978 by Joop Donkervoort. In 1996, Donkervoort's Ford engines were replaced by Audi engines. Donkervoort's motto – "No Compromise" – means driving without any electronic aids such as ABS (anti-lock braking system), electronic stability program (ESP) or power steering.
==Corporate history== Donkervoort is a privately held company controlled by founder Joop Donkervoort until he retired in 2019 and his son Denis succeeded him as Managing Director in 2021. Marianne Donkervoort, who is married to Joop, and Amber, their daughter, also have played key roles in developing the business and branding of the company. Amber was an equestrian who joined the company as the marketing manager following an internship in China. The Donkervoort S8A was named for Amber, while the D8 was named for Denis'.