Vector riveted the W8's body together with 5,000 aircraft-spec rivets, then bolted a three-speed GM automatic behind the V8.
Lead trim: Base
Vector W81989–1993
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FactVector riveted the W8's body together with 5,000 aircraft-spec rivets, then bolted a three-speed GM automatic behind the V8.
The Vector W8 is the production version of Vector Aeromotive's W2 prototype, designed by Jerry Wiegert and built in Wilmington, Los Angeles from 1989 to 1993. Its semi-aluminium monocoque with a honeycomb floor and carbon-fibre and Kevlar body was assembled with 5,000 aircraft-spec rivets. A transversely mounted 6.0-litre Rodeck twin-turbo V8 with two intercooled Garrett turbochargers was advertised at 625 hp at 5,700 rpm on 8 psi of boost, driving the rear wheels through a modified three-speed GM Turbo-Hydramatic 425 automatic. Production ended when Vector went into receivership in 1993.
Collectors Spotted in the Vector W8 Lineage
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Trims & Figures
2 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 1992–1993 | 6.0 L V8 | 625 hp | 649 lb-ft | — | RWD | Automatic 3-spd | — |
| W8 Twin-Turbo | 1989–1993 | 6.0 L V8 | 625 hp | 649 lb-ft | — | RWD | GM Turbo-Hydramatic 425 3-speed automatic | — |
Owning one
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Owners’ builds
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Rivals
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