View Full Version : The Best Vector
Karrmann
03-28-2004, 05:40 AM
whta Vector do you think is the best Vector, I say The W8 or Wx3
Batmobile_Turbo
03-28-2004, 09:39 AM
i like the W8 the most, it just looks unique, and it is in that retro genre of wedge shaped supercars.
vectorfiles
10-31-2004, 05:28 PM
THIS is the German translation
wenn Sie wissen wollen, was einen Volkswagen zum Volkswagen macht, fahren Sie ihn !!!
Chinky_boi
10-31-2004, 07:02 PM
and this topic was made last last last last last last last month ago which is 7 months ago.
Distress
11-01-2004, 05:16 PM
The Vector W2 was claimed to have 1200hp from a twin-turbo 7liter pushrod V8, and a top speed of 260mph. Who would believe such a lie? This was back in 1985, when Vector first emerged; the W2 never say production, nor are there any test on the car...not surprised.
The W8, although had good technology in construction, and the pushrod V8 produced a more "realistic approachable" 625hp (I'm betting they pushed those numbers as well, unless it was less unreliable). The cheap rear suspension, heavy weight, and Coefficient drag of .55, the car was not at all supercar like. Handling and top end power was poor, oddly they claimed a 218mph top speed. Don't forget that it used a 3-speed automatic, since GM had nothing else to handle the power.
Oh the WX3; top speed of 260mph? Haha...sure thing.
Then the company was bought from the same investors that bough Lamborghini. A Lamborghini V-12 engine was put in the WX3 and renamed M12, but it "only" produced 490hp rather than 700hp.
Of course, years latter, sales where sad, and the company went bye bye.
Karrmann
11-01-2004, 07:06 PM
but it was revived by Wiegert himself
I do love the style of Vectors. I think America has done quite well with the styling. The W8 is my favourite. Why? Well, look at it.
http://www.fast-autos.net/photoarchive/vector/w8.jpg
Karrmann
11-08-2004, 05:54 PM
but it is nothing compared to the WX-3R
http://www.vectoraeromotiveclub.com/thecars/wx3/WX3Spyder3quarterviewwithJe.jpg
good job Wiegert!
jcp123
11-08-2004, 08:52 PM
I like Bricklins myself...
tmnt_ppn
11-09-2004, 08:08 AM
i dont like vector very much. the windshield is to flat. kinda looks strange. but from all vector, i like w8 best.
but it is nothing compared to the WX-3R
good job Wiegert!
I think that convertable version has lost some of the great styling features of the original W8. It looks pretty crappy as a convertable.
Karrmann
11-09-2004, 06:27 PM
it just seems to me that the Convertible body fits more for it's speed and performance.
spi-ti-tout
11-10-2004, 03:26 AM
Maybe Vector should start over... Get a fresh mind with new ideas... :rolleyes:
Distress
11-10-2004, 03:40 PM
NO; they should not start over.
And why do so many people here only care about the way a car looks :mad:
Karrmann
11-11-2004, 06:54 PM
THIS is the German translation
wenn Sie wissen wollen, was einen Volkswagen zum Volkswagen macht, fahren Sie ihn !!!
welcome to the world of UCP Jurgen, don't worry, we talk about Vectors a lot here :)