Vector W2

Vector W2
Overview
ManufacturerVector Motors
Production1978
DesignerJerry Wiegert
Body and chassis
Classconcept car
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutRear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
DoorsScissor
Powertrain
Engine5.7 L (350 cu in) twin-turbocharged Chevrolet V8
Transmission3-speed THM425 automatic
Chronology
SuccessorVector W8

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]

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]

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]

References

  1. ^ "Vector W2". Car and Driver. 1980-12-01. Retrieved 2026-02-21.
  2. ^ "Vadászgép utcára, 40 évvel ezelőttről - Vector W2". Autónavigátor.hu (in Hungarian). 2018-12-18. Retrieved 2026-02-21.
  3. ^ Griffin, Larry (December 1980). "Essence of Omnipotence: Vector W2". Car and Driver. 26 (6). Ziff-Davis: 36–40. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  4. ^ Linde, Arvids (15 April 2011). Preston Tucker & Others: Tales of Brilliant Automotive Innovators & Innovations. Veloce Publishing. p. 77. ISBN 978-1-845840-17-4. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
  5. ^ s, CZECH NEWS CENTER a (2016-11-19). "Zapomenutý supersport Vector W2: Poprvé za Atlantikem". Auto.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2026-02-21.
  6. ^ "Vector W2 – το φιλόδοξο supercar από την Καλιφόρνια - 4troxoi.gr" (in Greek). 2021-04-01. Retrieved 2026-02-21.
  7. ^ "1989 - 1993 Vector W8 Twin Turbo - Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 2024-06-11.
  8. ^ Artur (2018-07-10). "Vector W2 - origami wypchane kosmiczną technologią". Radio Bezpieczna Podróż (in Polish). Retrieved 2026-02-21.
  9. ^ "Remington Steele" License to Steele (TV Episode 1982) - Trivia - IMDb. Retrieved 2026-02-21 – via m.imdb.com.
  10. ^ "Formula One: Built to Win". Kotaku. 2025-12-26. Retrieved 2026-02-21.
  11. ^ Justin Pavlovsky (2020-01-18). Vector W2 Chevron and Timex Watch Commercial. Retrieved 2026-02-21 – via YouTube.

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