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We trust you found the Isdera Commendatore 112i interesting. This week it is the turn of the Vector W8 (did you say who?). Keep dreaming!

Vector W8

The American super car which was tough competition to both Lamborghini and Ferrari during its time. The car was designed by Gerald Wiegert teaming up with Lee Brown. The Vector W8 was an extremely fast car with an exotic body. The engine and transmission were Chevrolet’s design.

Here are some details of the Vector W8

ENGINE                      6.0 litre Twin Turbo V8 16v 466kW

TRANSMISSION         3 speed automatic gear box

DRIVE                        Mid engine rear wheel drive

BRAKES                    Vented disc brakes front and rear

WHEELS                    Front 16 x 9.5”, Rear 16 x 12”

TYRES                       Front 255/45ZR16, Rear 315/40ZR16

ACCELERATION        0 – 60 mph in approx. 4.2 sec

TOP SPEED              218 mph

Since it was new, the above 1992 Vector W8 has been on display in Germany at the Auto und Technik Museum Sinsheim. It originates from the Hooper Corporate Collection and has been sold for €204,843.

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The other Supercars

Supercar (1) Isdera Commendatore 112i

Supercar (3) Ascari A10

Supercar (4) Dome Zero

Supercar (5) Cizeta Moroder V16T

Supercar (6) Bristol Fighter T