Vector W8 - Wikipedia
WEBThe Vector W8 was 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.
Vector M12 - Wikipedia
WEBThe W8 and AWX-3's engines were transversely mounted, unlike the M12's V12 which was longitudinally mounted. The engineering changes placed the cockpit slightly forward than in the AWX-3, with a shorter nose and longer tail. The M12 was able to accelerate from 0–97 km/h (0–60 mph) in 4.8 seconds and had a top speed of 304 km/h (189 mph). [5]
Vector W8: History, Specifications, Performance, & More
WEBThe sheer abundance of power that the mid-mounted unit produced made for remarkable specs on paper, though its real-world performance in some cases is at best, debatable. Specifications: Engine type & size: 6.0L Twin-Turbo V8. Horsepower: 625 hp @ 5,700 rpm. Torque: 649 lb-ft @ 4,900 rpm.
4,400-Mile 1996 Vector M12 - Bring a Trailer
WEBThe 5.7-liter Lamborghini V12 features dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, and electronically controlled multiport fuel injection and shared the Diablo’s factory-rated output of 492 horsepower.
The Vector W8 Is the Craziest Supercar Ever Made - YouTube
WEBCHECK OUT CARS & BIDShttp://carsandbids.comThe Vector W8 is the craziest supercar in history. Today I'm reviewing the Vector W8 to show you why it's so insan...
Car Of The Day: 1996 Vector M12 - Supercars.net
WEBPowered by a 5.7-liter Lamborghini V12 engine, the Vector M12 produced 492 horsepower. A total of 17 M12s were built, including three prototypes.
Rare Rides: The 1996 Vector M12, an Elusive Supercar (Part I)
WEBAug 12, 2019 · Jointly, Vector and Lamborghini used the WX-3 as foundation for an all-new car, the M12. The new car was powered by the 5.7-liter V12 from a Lamborghini Diablo. M12 production began in Florida in 1995, and the new Vector made its debut at the 1996 edition of NAIAS.
25 Years Ago, Vector Revealed the M12, a Crazy, American-Built ...
WEBSep 30, 2021 · After creating the W8, America’s first production supercar, Vector followed up with M12, a jaw-dropping high-performance machine based on the Lamborghini Diablo, arguably the coolest, most...
1996 Vector M12 | Monterey 2019 - RM Sotheby's
WEBWith around 500 horsepower, the 3,600-pound rear-wheel-drive M12 was inarguably ferociously fast for a car built in the mid-1990s. It vaulted to 60 mph in fewer than five seconds, although contemporary media were divided on its refinement.
Jerry Wiegert and the saga of the star-crossed Vector supercar
WEBMar 14, 2019 · Despite the name, Wiegert and Kostka agree there was no Vector in the M12, which rejected the all-American, aerospace-inspired ethos of the W8 and was instead based on the Lamborghini Diablo. In a cruel and crowning irony, the car was powered by a longitudinal Lamborghini V-12, which was like allowing Aaron Burr to deliver the eulogy at ...