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Vector WX-8
Overview
Manufacturer	Vector Motors
Designer	Gerald Wiegert
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 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".

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. 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/an electric/hybrid 7.0 liter small-block V-8. 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※

• Vector W8
• Vector WX-3
• Vector M12

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.

External links※

• (archived) Vector WX-8 specs

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