Vector WX-8

The Vector WX-8 was a sports car prototype manufactured by Vector Motors. It was first unveiled at the 2007 LA Auto Show, revealing the development and the company's ambitious intentions of creating a next generation sports car successor to their previous models. Vector claimed the WX-8 may achieve a top speed of 270 mph (430 km/h) and a zero-to-60 mph time as low as 2.3 seconds for the version of the car equipped with a 10-liter turbocharged engine. This engine was described variously on the company's website as being capable of "1800+ HP", "1850+ HP", and "over 1250 horsepower".[1][2][3]

Vector WX-8
Overview
ManufacturerVector Motors
DesignerGerald Wiegert
Body and chassis
ClassConcept car
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutRear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine7.0L GM (LS7) OHV V8

As of August 2018, Vector Motors reportedly was still actively developing the vehicle. It was reported that the company seeks to sell two Vector WX-3 prototypes for US$3.5 million to secure further funding of development operations.[4][5] Vector's website announced the WX-8 will be equipped with a choice of two potential engines: a 10.0 liter big-block V-8 or an electric/hybrid 7.0 liter small-block V-8.[6] The car was not complete by the time of designer Gerald Wiegert's death in early 2021, with an incomplete prototype model sitting on Wiegert's driveway.

See also

References
  1. Gall, Jared (November 1, 2007). "Vector Avtech WX-8 HPV". Car and Driver. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
  2. Spinelli, Mike (November 13, 2007). "Blasting From the Past: Vector Avtech WX8". Jalopnik. Gizmodo Media Group. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
  3. "Vector Avtech WX-8 and Dimora Natalia SLS 2". Car and Driver. May 12, 2009. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
  4. Szymkowski, Sam (August 11, 2018). "America's Vector wants to build a new WX8 hypercar". Motor Authority. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
  5. Gilboy, James (August 3, 2018). "Vector Motors Selling WX-3 Prototype to Fund New Hypercar Development". The Drive. Meredith Corporation. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
  6. Bigg, Martin (August 14, 2018). "The Vector WX-8 Supercar Could Be America's Answer To Ferrari And Lamborghini". Carbuzz. Retrieved August 15, 2018.


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