DONKERVOORT D8 GTO 2018 User manual

D8 GTO
QUICK START GUIDE
NO COMPROMISE

NO COMPROMISE
START USING
YOUR GTO
DRIVING 6
DISPLAY 8
STEERING WHEEL 10
SUSPENSIONS SET-UP 12
TRACTION CONTROL AND SPORT MODE 14
ENGINE BAY 16
DASHBOARD 18
ROOF INSTALLATION 20
DOORS 22
FUSES 23
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 26
TIPS AND TRICKS 31
DEAR DONKERVOORT D8 GTO OWNER,
welcome to the Donkervoort family and congratulations on owning a
Donkervoort! We wish you a lot of driving pleasure and we hope you will
enjoy the Donkervoort experience on the whole.
This booklet is a quick start guide to provide you with all the necessary -
basic - information about your car and how to use it.
Please do no hesitate to contact us for additional information or
assistance.

6 7
ABS COMAND
ABS
Your Donkervoort can be equipped with an optional racing ABS
system. This system is meant to optimise performance and can
thus only be used on track. When driving on open roads, the ABS
has to be on the OFF position. When the ABS is off, a red led light
is burning above the ABS command. To adapt the ABS setting to
weather conditions, please refer to the scale shown hereunder.
TO RELEASE THE KEY
1. Turn the key to the left
2. Let the key get back to the original position
3. Pull out the key
STARTING PROCEDURE
1. Unlock the car using the lower button on the key
2. Pull up the kill switch covered by the red protection
3. Insert the key in the ignition barrel
4. Press the clutch pedal
5. Turn the key with an angle of 45° and leave it in this position
until the display shows the figures*
6. Fully turn the key to the right
7. Engine starts
*When the alarm is disengaged you have 30 seconds to put the ignition, after those
30 seconds the alarm automatically re-engages.
6 POINT HARNESS
The 6 point harnesses can only be locked into the central locking
unit when the long part of the locking unit is facing downwards.
BATTERY CONNECTED
BATTERY DISCONNECTED
USB POWER
ENGINE OFF IGNITION ENGINE START
OPEN OPEN
O
F
F
C
U
S
T
O
M
E
R

9
TRACKMODE
Both MXL2 and the optional MXS Pista Displays are equipped with a lap timer system. The
laptimer system uses GPS location to show your lap time. This laptimer can be accessed
through the menu and data from the lap timer can be downloaded directly on your
computer via the wifi network of the display.
Lap time data can be analysed through the Race Studio 3 application (free download on
the AiM website). This application generates graphs, histograms and tables that will help
you study your performance. For further performance analysis install the optional AiM
Smartycam HD.
Speed in Km/h (GPS speed)
Trip odometer
RPM x 1000
Odometer
Oil temperature
Water temperature
Air intake air temperature
Battery level
Low fuel level
Indicator light
High beam light
Low battery level
High oil temperature - Stop the car
High water temperature - Stop the car
GPS Status
Time
DIGITAL DISPLAY*
*The detailed operation of the displays can be found in the
corresponding detailed instructions.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
3
1
2
4
5
6
78
9
10
11
12
13
14
15 16

11
REMOVING THE STEERING WHEEL
1. Push the ring at the back of the steering wheel towards the back of the car
2. While keeping the ring pushed in, pull the steering wheel towards the seat
3. Remove the commands connector by unscrewing the connector
INSTALLING THE STEERING WHEEL
1. Align the larger tooth of the steering column with the corresponding hole
in the steering wheel
2. Pull the ring at the back of the steering wheel
3. Insert the steering wheel on the steering column
4. Plug in the commands connector
B = Override Bleep feature
Horn
P = Pass / High beam flash
O = Reset day trip odometer
M = Memory / Enter – Navigate through
lap time data / Enter button when in the
system.
L = Light intensity – Switch from automatic
light adjustment to manual light adjustment
Menu = Turn the button to enter the system
and to select a menu / Click for return
Indicators / High beam
Windscreen wipers / Windscreen washers
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
STEERING WHEEL
1
2
3
56
7
4
8
9

12
Counter clockwise Clockwise Setting starting position N° of clicks
A. Rebound Faster rebound Slower rebound Fully turned clockwise 50
B. High speed compression Softer Harder Fully turned counter clockwise 45
C. Low speed compression Softer Harder Fully turned counter clockwise 20
D. 4th adjustment /
Damping curve adjustment*
Softer curve Harder Curve Original position /
E. Preload / Ride height Decrease / Lower the car Increase / Heighten the car / /
SUSPENSION SETUP
Front:
A. Rebound -22
B. High speed compression 15
C. Low speed compression 10
D. 4th adjustment /
Damping curve adjustment*
2
E. Preload / Ride height Fully in, 10mm
Back:
A. Rebound -30
B. High speed compression 10
C. Low speed compression 8
D. 4th adjustment /
Damping curve adjustment*
2
E. Preload / Ride height Fully in, 10mm
GTO-RS BASIC SETTING
For more handling in wet conditions decrease A, B and C of 5
clicks each.
When driving on track:
Turn E anti-clockwise to the out position
Turn A from 3 to 5 clicks counter clockwise
Turn C from 3 to 5 clicks clockwise
4TH ADJUSTMENT
REBOUND
HIGH SPEED COMPRESSION
LOW SPEED COMPRESSION
A
PRELOAD / RIDE HEIGHTE
C
B
D
*Very sensitive system, never turn more than 2 turns and make sure the adjuster needle is fully open when making the adjustment.

14 15
Flip up the Sport switch to activate the Sport mode. When the Sport mode is activated a green led light will burn above the command. The sport
mode activates the three following features:
Bleep (automatic
double clutching):
When you want to downshift before a corner, intuitively you brake and clutch at the same time in order to shift gears. With these
actions the motor management recognizes that you want to downshift. At the moment when you, as the driver, subsequently, shift
down to the lower gear the system calculates the exact amount throttle feed needed to achieve a perfect double
de-clutching. This feature allows the car to remain more stable and avoids rear axle locking when releasing the clutch pedal.
In some longer corners you might find yourself braking and clutching to engage higher gear. In this case, to avoid the system
adjusting the throttle feed upwards, press the bleep override button on the steering wheel.
Full throttle shift: In acceleration phases, this feature allows to keep the throttle pedal fully pressed when shifting. You then only need to press
the clutch pedal and change gears. The motor management undertakes automatically the number of RPM and avoids the
engine revving to the limiter. This feature allows shorter gear shifting.*
*Shifting gears properly still requires some feeling from the driver
Launch control: The launch control feature allows the driver to get the best traction possible when making a standing start**
To do a start with launch control, follow the following steps:
1. Make sure the car is stationary
2. The clutch needs to be fully pressed
3. The throttle pedal is pressed
4. The engine revs to 4000 RPM
5. Release the clutch
To do a 2nd gear launch, press the bleep button on the steering wheel. The launch control system will then recognize you want
to do a 2nd gear launch and will adjust the throttle.
** The standard warranty contract covers 5 launch controls. Any damage to the engine or to other components of the car will not be covered by the warranty if
the customer used the launch control more than 5 times.
SPORT MODE
Position 0: The TC is disabled
Position 1: This position is the one is called Track-Dry-Slicks, this configuration is programmed to provide the best results for the power and the
traction when driving on track in dry conditions. This configuration was developed on slick tyres.
Position 2: Same configuration as in position 1 except that this configuration was developed on semi-slick tyres. Thus this is the Track-Dry-
Semi-slick position.
Position 3: This position is for the Track-Wet configuration, it was developed for track use in rainy conditions. The program was tested on both
Semi-slick tyres and rain tyres.
Position 4: This position is for the Street-Dry configuration. It was developed to provide a good combination of performance and safety when
driving on open roads in dry conditions.
Position 5: The last position is for the Street-Wet configuration. It was developed to provide safety when driving on open roads in wet conditions.
TRACTION CONTROL (TC)

16
ENGINE BAY
To remove the bonnet, first release the four closures you can find on
the corners of the hood. Release these closures by pressing the
buttons and then lift the back of the hood and slide the front
metal lip out of the nosecone.
Oil filling top
Oil gauge
Coolant
Windscreen washer fluid
Clutch fluid
Brake fluid
Hood presence sensor
Fuse boxes
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Position of the equipment:
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5

18
Kill switch First lift the red protection, then flip up the switch to connect the battery
Launch / Sport Adjusts the throttle for perfect launches starts (5 launches covered by the warranty), activates the sport mode
including different features - See page 15
Hazard Flip this button to signal a danger
Fog light switch Activates the rear fog light
Brake bias Clockwise: more braking power on the front axle - Counter clockwise: more braking power to the rear axle
Light switch 0FF - Position 1: Parking lights - Position 2: Low beam
Traction control Traction control setup - See page 14
Auxiliary light Position 1: lights up the interior of the car - Position 2: lights up the interior of the car and the lights in the trunk
Fan Adjustment for the flow of the fan
Turbo pressure Indicates the pressure generated by the turbo in Bar
Oil pressure Indicates oil pressure in Bar. Standard driving pressure is between 1 and 2 Bar
Fuel level A Led light burns on the digital display when the car is running out of fuel - See page 8
Traction control signal light Lights up when the TC is functioning - The light stays on in case of TC malfunction
Oil pressure signal light Lights up when the oil pressure is too low
Parking brake signal Lights up when the parking brake is engaged
Motor management signal Lights up in case of motor management malfunction - Lights when ignition is engaged
Ventilation Turn counter clockwise to open the vent and get fresh air from the outside
Heating regulation Turn counter clockwise for colder air - Turn clockwise for warmer air
Heating vents Close the vents and switch on the fan command (10) to demist the windscreen
INTERIOR
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
128 3 4
13 14 15
9
11 1210
6
7
5
16
17 17
18
19 19

Donkervoort cars come equipped with a fabric roof as standard. This roof can be
folded to be placed in the trunk of the car. When installed correctly, the roof can
be used at all speeds. Please note that the light weight of the car and the absence of
electronic assistances make rain driving more demanding for the driver. Please
always drive carefully and adapt your speed to the weather conditions.
To mount the roof, please follow the following instructions:
Open the doors of the car halfway and leave them in this position during the
complete mounting process.
Install the carbon roof supports. First insert the pin at the front of the support in
the windscreen frame and then lay the back of the support around the rollbar and
on the B pillar.
Lay the roof on the roof supports and insert the plastic lip at the front of the roof
in the split between the windscreen frame and the windscreen. Secure the snap
buttons on both side of the windscreen support.
Secure the snaps buttons that link the tension bar to the rollbar. Push the tension
bar upwards until the straps are stretched, then pull the roof downwards and
secure the two snap buttons on both sides of the central brake light.
Secure the 4 snap buttons on each side of the roof.
When closing the doors, the the roof will fold around the upper part of the door and
seal the door opening. To dismount the roof follow the mounting instructions back-
wards.
ROOF INSTALLATION
ROOF SUPPORT
SNAP BUTTON
PLASTIC LIP
SNAP BUTTON
TENSION BAR
SNAP BUTTON
WINDSCREEN FRAME
2
5
3A
4A
4B
4C
3B
1
2
3
4
5
20

5 5
30 30
5 5
20 25
15 20 15 15 15 15 30 15
15 15 15 10 25
22 23
FUSES GTO-RS
1
2
3
1
2
3
FUSE BOX A
1 Rear fog light
2 Daytime running lights
3 Main beam
4 Dipped beam headlights
5 Hazard lights
6 Position lights / rear lights / license plate lights
7 Windscreen wiper / windscreen washer
8 Horn
FUSE BOX B
1 Misc. power (switched)
2 Heating
3 12V plug
4 Misc. power (switched)
5 Alarm
6 Not used
7 Not used
8 Not used
FUSE BOX C
1 Cooling fan
2 Engine management
3 Engine management (lambda 1)
4 Engine management (lambda 2)
5 Engine management
6 Engine management
7 Engine management (ignition coils)
8 Engine management (injectors)
DOORS
To open the door from the outside, slide your finger under the metal handle located at
the end of the door and lift it. Then pull the door towards you until it is fully open.
Be careful not to push the door upwards too strong as this can damage the fixations
of the dampers. The handle will not lift if the car is locked.
To open the door from the inside, release the leach holding the lower part of the door
in place. Then pull the handle located under the door hinges towards the back of
the car. With your other hand push the door upwards.
To remove the upper part of the door, push the metal button and slide the upper
part of the door out of the hinge cover while lifting the back of it.
1
2
3

26 27
GTO-RS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
General Brand Donkervoort Type D8 GTO-RS Performance Maximum Speed 280 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h - 2,7 sec
0-200 km/h - 7,8 sec
Lateral acceleration in g-force 2,3 Consumption and ecology Combined in l/100km 7,7 Urban in l/100km 11,8 Extra-urban in l/100km 5,3 CO2 emissions in g/km 178 Fuel tank capacity in litres 48 European emission standard Euro 6 Dimensions Turing radius (in m) 11,8 Length (in mm) 3836 Width (in mm) 1850 Height (in mm) 1081 Wheel base (in mm) 2350 Track of front axle (in mm) 1560 Track of rear axle (in mm) 1585 Weights Curb weight (in kg) 695 Permissable gross weight (in kg) 1000 Engine Type AUDI R5 TFSI Engine layout Front longitudinal Number of cylinders 5 Displacement (in cc) 2480 Bore (in mm) 82,5 Stroke (in mm) 92,8 Power 380+ bhp / 284 kw at 5500 rpm Torque 500 Nm at 1750 rpm Compression Ratio 10,0 : 1
All data in millimeters. The dimensions shown are average values. The shown dimensions are valid for the Donkervoort GTO RS in basic equipment and in unloaded condition.
Wheels and tyres Wheels front RAYS Forged alloy 8"×17“ Wheels rear RAYS Forged alloy 9"×18“ Tires – Front 225/45 x 17“ Tires – Rear 245/40 x 18“ Transmission Propulsion Rear wheels Gearbox type 5-speed manual Gearbox ratios 1st gear - 2.95:1
2nd gear - 1,94:1 3rd gear - 1,34:1 4th gear - 1,00:1 5th gear - 0,80:1 Reverse - 2.76:1 Final drive - 3,62:1
Differential type Torsen Limited Slip Differential Differential ratio 3.62:1 Suspension Front Independent / double wishbones Rear Independent / double wishbones / trailing arms Springs Coil springs Shock absorbers Intrax four way adjustable - ARC® system Brakes Discs Ventilated - 24mm thickness Calipers front Intrax 6-pistons system with brake balance Calipers Rear Tarox simplex piston system with independent handbrake Wheel bolts Tighten with 100 Nm torque Volumes Fuel tank capacity in litres 48 l Luggage compartment 250 l Fluids Fuel Super plus - 98 octan or higher Brake fluid Race DOT 5.1 - SAEJ 1703 / 1704 Motor oil Fully synthetic 10W60 - 7,5l Coolant Longlife G13 (up to -30 degrees) Gearbox oil Castrol Syntrans 75W90 - 2,1l Differential oil Castrol Limited slip 75W140 Pressures Cold tyre pressure front 1,2 Bar / 17,40 psi Cold tyre pressure rear 1,1 Bar/ 15,95 psi Hot tyre pressure (above 50° C) 1,6 bar / 23,20 psi

1081
3800
2350
1800
1846
28 29
DIMENSIONS
All data in millimeters. The dimensions shown are average values.
They are valid for the Donkervoort GTO RS in basic equipment and
in unloaded condition.

30 31
CAR STORAGE
When storing the car, make sure the battery is
disconnected by flipping the kill switch down
and connect a battery loader to the connector
in the trunk.
FRESH AIR
You can get more fresh air from the outside of
the car by unclipping the upper latch of the
door and clipping the lower latch on the second
position. Make sure you clip the upper latch
back when opening the door as not doing so
can damage the door
TRUNK ACCESS
The trunk can be accessed from the cabin by
snapping the two push buttons between the
seats on the tunnel.
HEATING VENTS
There are two heating vents in the leg compart-
ment that can be opened and closed by turning
the command at the centre of the vents.
CHASSIS NUMBER
The chassis number can be found in the trunk
of the car as well as on the identification plate
in the engine compartment. In the trunk, the
chassis number is located on the right shock
absorber dome behind the suspension setup
unit.
OWNER SECTION
The following QR Code gives you access to a
closed part of our YouTube channel where you will
find videos about your Donkervoort and how to
use it. In this part you can namely find an expla-
natory video on how to mount the roof of the car.
TOWING THE CAR
To tow the car, place a towing strap at the junction
between the front right caster link and the front
right camber link.
(See green point on the picture)
CAR LIFT UP
To lift up the car on a car lift, place rubber
blocks on the points indicated in red on the
picture. Be careful not to place the rubber block
under the side skirts as this would damage
them.Always place the rubber blocks under the
tubes of the tubural chassis.
GEARBOX
To engage the reverse gear, first engage the
fifth gear and then pull the gear shifter towards
the back of the car
Donkervoort Owners Section
on youtube

FOR MORE INFORMATION
about the models, equipment and accessories from the Donkervoort program,
please contact Donkervoort in Lelystad, Netherlands or in Düsseldorf, Germany
and via www.donkervoort.com
DONKERVOORT AUTOMOBIELEN GMBH
Harffstraße 110a (CLASSIC REMISE DÜSSELDORF)
D-40591 Düsseldorf - Germany
[phone]
[email protected]
DONKERVOORT AUTOMOBIELEN B.V.
Pascallaan 96
NL-8218 NJ Lelystad - Netherlands
[phone]
[email protected]
All texts, photos and other data in this publication are the copyright of Donkervoort Automobielen B.V. Any reproduction, duplication or other use of this material is prohibited without the prior written consent of Donkervoort Automobielen B.V.
Photography: G.F. Williams, feinschliff.com, Donkervoort Automobielen B.V., Design: feinschliff.com, © Donkervoort Automobielen B.V. & GmbH 2018