Vector W8 Twin Turbo you could own America’s craziest supercar

1992 Vector W8 Twin Turbo Monterey 2014 RM Sotheby's


The Vector W8 is an oft-forgotten supercar of that 1980s powered by a twin-turbocharged small-block V8.. Vector W8 Debut: 1989 Engine: Twin-Turbo 6.0-liter V8 Specs: 625 Horsepower / 649 pound-feet

1992 Vector W8 Twin Turbo Monterey 2014 RM Sotheby's


The Vector W8 Twin Turbo was first shown to the public in 1990, it totally electrified the global motoring press and provided the Americans with their own hypercar - to compete with the likes of Lamborghini, Ferrari and Porsche. The Vector was an exceedingly advanced and suitably expensive motor car, it cost $448,000 USD (in 1990 dollars) new.

Vector W8 Twin Turbo technical specifications and fuel economy


This 1991 Vector W8 Twin Turbo is a single-owner example and has covered only 2,268 miles since new. The interior is reminiscent of an airplane cockpit, with a digital computer screen and numerous instruments highlighted by an Airpath compass and Hobbs hours counter.

Vector W8 Twin Turbo you could own America’s craziest supercar


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The company trucked two W8 TwinTurbos, which is what Vector called the production version of the W2, to our photoshoot. With a claimed 625 ponies from its twin-turbo 6.0-liter small-block V-8, the.

1992 Vector W8 Twin Turbo Monterey 2014 RM Sotheby's


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Vector W8 Twin Turbo First Drive


Vector W8 Twin-Turbo: Production: 1989-1993 22 produced: Model years: 1990-1993: Assembly: Wilmington, Los Angeles, California, United States: Designer: Gerald Wiegert. The Vector W8 is a sports car produced by American automobile manufacturer Vector Aeromotive Corporation from 1989 to 1993.

Vector W8 Twin Turbo (w/ engine start, short drive) YouTube


Among the more compelling companies was Wilmington, California's Vector, which was established by Gerald Wiegart, an automotive industry veteran with experience at all of the Big Threes in Detroit. Wiegart initially built a prototype dubbed the W2, which was eventually refined into a full-production model, the W8 Twin Turbo.

Vector W8 Twin Turbo you could own America’s craziest supercar


The Vector W8 had a claimed 242 MPH top speed when it first released, hitting 0-60 MPH in just 3.9 seconds. It caused a lot of controversies, as this speed was never officially reached — only.

1992 Vector W8 Twin Turbo Automobiles of London 2010 RM Sotheby's


The Vector W8 was the brainchild of Gerald Wiegert, an engineer who allegedly cut his teeth working at each of the Big Three in the early 1970s. It was during this time that he founded Vehicle.

RM Sotheby's 1992 Vector W8 Twin Turbo Monterey 2014


1991 Vector W8 TwinTurbo Is Late to the 80s-Supercar Party From the Archive: Amid overheating and transmission problems, the long-awaited W8 shows flashes of brilliance. By Csaba Csere View.

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At the core of the W8 stood a high-performance twin-turbo Rodeck aluminum 365 ci (6.0-liter). the Vector W8 got a bad reputation which influenced public perception. With a price of up to.

Benzin Vector W8 TwinTurbo Le missile qui menaçait l'Europe


The Legend Lives On In the end, there were only 17 customer cars built - plus two prototypes - before production was eventually ceased. Today, the W8 Twin Turbo has a small but formidable cult following of whom the nostalgia is not lost on. It is considered a classic unicorn car which is on the radar of many private collectors.

Vector W8 Twin Turbo technical specifications and fuel economy


2.7K 237K views 4 years ago I got the experience of a lifetime: riding in and actually driving a Vector W8!! I never thought this day would come. This car came out when turbo lag was a huge.

1992 Vector W8 Twin Turbo Automobiles of London 2010 RM Sotheby's


A flatbed truck, loaded with two Vector W8 TwinTurbos, made its way across the expanse of asphalt to the drag-strip. The two development cars were unloaded, and Road Test Editor Kim Reynolds.

Vector W8 TwinTurbo 10 August 2015 Autogespot


And with only 22 examples produced in its limited production run from 1989 to 1993, the W8 is a rare bird with examples going for top dollar. If you've ever wanted to own one for yourself, here's a perfect opportunity. Up for sale at RM Sotheby's Auction in Arizona next week is a low mileage 1991 Vector W8 Twin turbo in a curious shade of purple.

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