Vector W8

Everything on the Vector was designed to last the life of the owner, given that the owner maintained the vehicle. The body was made largely of lightweight carbon kevlar, known for its strength, and lightness. Just 22 W8s were produced (17 customer cars and two pre-production cars, the prototype W2, and two prototype Avtech WX-3 with a mock up of the 7.0 liter DOHC TT engine evolution), the car retailing for up to $455,000 USD new (on today�s used market they are available from less than $200,000, to well over $1,000,000).
The original philosophy of Vector was very interesting. Since American was never the expert of supercars, Vector�s creator Gerald Wiegert thought he could create a supercar based on the most sophisticated aircraft technology of his country. The first Vector W8 really employed many aerospace technology: its aluminium space frame chassis was bonded by epoxy and rivets in aircraft style, the floor was aluminium honeycomb structure, the body consisted of carbon fiber, Kevlar and some glass-fiber. The aluminium brake caliper had 4 pistons. The speedo was implemented by CRT screens.

Engine size: 5973 ccm (364.47 cubic inches)

Seats: 2

Drive: Rear wheels

Transmission: Automatic, 3-speed

Engine location: Middle Displacement: 5973 ccm (364.47 cubic inches)

Engine type: V8

Power: 652.7 PS (480 kW or 644 HP)

Torque: 854.28 Nm (87.1 kgf-m or 630.1 ft.lbs)

Compression: 8.0:1

Bore x stroke: 101.6 x 91.4 mm (4.0 x 3.6 inches)

Valves per cylinder: 2

Fuel control: Pushrod/overhead valve (OHV)

Gearbox: Automatic, 3-speed

Top speed: 352.0 km/h (218.7 mph)

0-60 miles: 4.2 seconds

Power/weight ratio: 0.4213 PS/kg