Vector W2
Concept car created by Vector Motors in 1980
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The Vector W2 is a concept car constructed by Vector Motors in 1978. The concept went into production as the Vector W8 in 1990.[1][2]
| Vector W2 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Vector Motors |
| Production | 1978 |
| Designer | Jerry Wiegert |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | concept car |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Doors | Scissor |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.7 L (350 cu in) twin-turbocharged Chevrolet V8 |
| Transmission | 3-speed THM425 automatic |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Vector W8 |
The name comes from the "W" for Jerry Wiegert (designer and founder of Vector Motors) and "2" for the number of turbochargers. The car is fully functional. It has a Bosch fuel injected twin-turbocharged 350 cid (5.7 L) aluminum Chevrolet V8 engine that produces over 600 hp (450 kW) and over 600 ft·lbf (800 N·m) of torque.[3] The top speed is a claimed 242 mph (389 km/h).[4]
The car went through a number of improvements in performance, technology, updated styling exercises, as well as color changes. It was displayed at international auto shows worldwide, and featured in many automotive publications.[5] The car likely covered over 100,000 mi (160,934 km) in testing, more than any other concept car.[6]
In 1990, the concept went into production as the Vector W8. Only a handful cars were constructed before the company went bankrupt.[7][8]
In popular culture
The Vector W2 was used in the Remington Steele episode License to Steele as Hunter Jet Star 6000.[9]
The Vector W2 was featured in the Nintendo game Formula One: Built to Win.[10]
The W2 in silver was featured in a Chevron gas commercial in the 1980s.[11]