The Vector W2 is a

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constructed by Vector Motors in 1978. The concept went into production as the Vector W8 in 1990. 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

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twin-turbocharged 350 cid (5.7 L) aluminum Chevrolet V8 engine that producees over 600 hp (450 kW) and over 600 ft·lbf (800 N·m) of torque. The top speed is a claimed 242 mph (389 km/h). 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. The car covered over in testing, more than any other

. In 1990, the concept went into production as the Vector W8. Only a handful cars were constructed before the company went bankrupt. Currently, the Vector W2 prototype is inoperable, but is slated for restoration.

Notes

The Vector W2 was used in the Remington Steele episode License to Steele as ''Hunter Jet Star 6000''. The Vector W2 was featured in the

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game Formula One: Built to Win. The W2 in silver was featured in a Chevron gas commercial in the 1980s.

References

{{Vector Motors Concept cars Vector Motors Cars introduced in 1978 Cars discontinued in 1978