The Vector W8 is a sports car produced by American automobile manufacturer Vector Aeromotive Corporation from 1989 to 1993. [1] It was designed by company founder and chief designer Gerald Wiegert [1] [5] while receiving refinements by Vector's head of engineering David Kostka.

Apr 24, 2022 · For an enthusiast to buy a Vector W8 today, they'd probably have a significant wait, until one of these incredible cars became available. To purchase a rebuilding project $200,000 would be sufficient. However, for a high-quality, fully functioning W8, you should expect to pay around $1,000,000.

Jan 18, 2021 · With a claimed 625 ponies from its twin-turbo 6.0-liter small-block V-8, the car indeed felt strong. But after we completed a few passes for photos, the red engineering prototype ground to a...

The 3680-pound Vector is quick, with the twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V-8 building boost and thrust quickly. Above 4000 rpm, the push is strong enough to make Vector's claim of 625 hp...

The Vector W8 was a limited production supercar that was introduced in 1988. The W8, which is also seen as the W8 Twin Turbo, was Vector's first offering, drawing heavy inspiration from their W2 concept car.

Sep 17, 2021 · At the core of the W8 stood a high-performance twin-turbo Rodeck aluminum 365 ci (6.0-liter) racing engine based on a Corvette unit.

The 1991 Vector W8 was a great car that built a reputation for being ahead of its time. Find out about its history and how it faired against the times.

Americas Forgotten Supercar according to Motor Trend, the Vector W8 featured a radical semi-monocoque aluminum chassis with aggressive bodywork, a cockpit that seemed like it came straight from an airplane, and bar graph instrumentation.

Jan 8, 2024 · Discover the W8's iconic design, performance potential, and the challenges that limited its production to just 17 units. The fever dream of a market disruptor with a history at Ford, GM, and Chrysler, the Vector W8 was nearly out of this world in …

Sep 6, 2023 · The Vector W8 is one of the rarest supercars ever produced, with only 22 examples made from 1989 to 1993. The W8 was based on the earlier Vector W2 concept car and featured aeromotive engineering in its manufacturing process.