Vector WX-8

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Vector WX-8
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Overview
Manufacturer Vector Motors
Body and chassis
Class Concept car
Body style 2-door coupé
Layout Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine 7.0L GM (LS7) OHV V8

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]

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 Wiegert's death in early 2021, with an incomplete prototype model sitting on Wiegert's driveway.

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