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...

Although the W8's styling is about fifteen years old, the car is still an ocular magnet. Its snout is higher and longer than the current fashion and the body creases are too sharp, but like...

The 'W8' badged engine is an eight-cylinder W engine of four banks of two cylinders, formed by joining two 15° VR4 engines, placed on a single crankshaft, with each cylinder 'double-bank' now at a 72° vee-angle.

Sep 28, 2020 · Here is why the Vector W8 is a sports car worth collecting. The Vector W8 has often been compared to the wedge-shaped Lamborghinis of the 1980s. Indeed, the two-seater supercar shares a low-flat front and truncated tail design with the 1980 Lamborghini Countach.

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 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.

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.

Jan 1, 2025 · Conceived by the late Gerald Wiegert, an American engineer who created the now-defunct Vector brand in early Seventies Cali, the W8's sole purpose was to rival Europe’s elite. His vision...