Donkervoort revealed the first “Bare Naked” F22 with an exposed carbon fiber bodywork which is destined for a customer in the Middle East. The optional feature shaves a few pounds from the already featherweight F22, while improving its visual appeal.
Donkervoort’s Bare Naked treatment was originally introduced as a limited-edition series but is now available as a factory option for all F22 owners. According to managing director Denis Donkervoort, the option shows an “unprecedented level of popularity among the first wave of F22 clients” and is proven to have an “even stronger positive influence on values”.
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In the Bare Naked F22, the exposed Ex-Core carbon-fiber bodywork with either a clear or a colored coat finish shaves off 10 kg (22 pounds), with another 10 kg (22 pounds) shaved by the optional carbon-fiber wheels. As a result, the supercar can tip the scales at 730 kg (1,609 pounds), compared to the 750 kg (1,653 pounds) of the standard version, further improving its exceptional power-to-weight ratio to 685 PS per tonne.
The company suggests that the Bare Naked model will have “similar power, torque and performance specifications” with the regular Donkervoort F22 without giving us specific numbers. The standard Audi-sourced turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine produces 492 hp (367 kW / 500 PS) and 640 Nm (472 lb-ft) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear axle through a five-speed manual with the help of a Torsen limited-slip differential allowing a 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration in 2.5 seconds.
The first Bare Naked F22 is currently heading to its owner in the United Arab Emirates, but Donkervoort has additional Bare Naked orders from Italy, the Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, Israel, Finland, and the United States. Following the increased demand, Donkervoort recently announced it will produce an additional 25 units of the F22 in its Lelystad facilities by mid-2025, increasing the total production run to 100 units.
