The W8's suspension utilized double A-arms up front and De Dion tube suspension at the rear, located by four trailing arms that stretched all the way forward to the firewall. Koni adjustable shocks, with concentric springs, were used all around.

The Vector W8 had a rear transverse mid-engine placement with power sent to the rear wheels. The engine was a Rodeck aluminum resleevable 365 cu in (6.0 L) competition engine with a dry-sump oiling system, stainless-steel valves, Carrillo stainless-steel connecting rods, forged pistons, a forged crank, and roller rocker arms.

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Jan 18, 2021 · With a claimed 625 ponies from its twin-turbo 6.0-liter small-block V-8, the car indeed felt strong. But after we completed a few passes for photos, the red engineering prototype ground to a...

Not surprisingly, the seating position is very low, but visibility forward is excel­lent, gradually deteriorating as one's view traverses toward the rear. The Recaro C seats are superbly...

The 1991 Vector W8 was a great car that built a reputation for being ahead of its time. Find out about its history and how it faired against the times.

A: The 1992 Vector W8 had Front : 16.0 x 9.5 in Rear : 16.0 x 12.0 in wheels. Q: How many W8 were produced? A: Vector produced 19 examples of the W8 from 1989 to 1993.

Riding on a 103.0-inch wheelbase, the W8 had a front track of 63.0 inches, a rear track of 65.0 inches, an overall length of 172 inches, a width of 76 inches, and a height of 42.5 inches.

Oct 1, 2024 · Technical specifications for the 1989-1993 Vector W8 TwinTurbo 2 door coupé. Find & compare performance, practicality, chassis, brakes, top speed, acceleration, suspension, engine, weights, luggage & more.

Dec 20, 2024 · Throughout production, the W8 cars received subtle changes along the way, ensuring that no two cars would be alike. Elements such as the elimination of gills, rear wing adjustments and more were just some of the ways Vector W8s changed over the years.