Whoa, look what I found!
first thing came into my mind when you post lotus...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQOnOXXc-ps
i know it's an old vid, but still great!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQOnOXXc-ps
i know it's an old vid, but still great!
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Ugly or not, it's a rare piece of automotive history. Although it does look like a toy hehe.
It'll be tough for the denizens of Santana Row to top this one, I think (but I do hope they prove me wrong haha). I don't even really respond to V8 (Dino-descendant) Ferrari's anymore after all haha!
And thank you XkrazyasianX for hosting and reposting the pics for me!
It'll be tough for the denizens of Santana Row to top this one, I think (but I do hope they prove me wrong haha). I don't even really respond to V8 (Dino-descendant) Ferrari's anymore after all haha!
And thank you XkrazyasianX for hosting and reposting the pics for me!
Ugly or not, it's a rare piece of automotive history. Although it does look like a toy hehe.
It'll be tough for the denizens of Santana Row to top this one, I think (but I do hope they prove me wrong haha). I don't even really respond to V8 (Dino-descendant) Ferrari's anymore after all haha!
And thank you XkrazyasianX for hosting and reposting the pics for me!
It'll be tough for the denizens of Santana Row to top this one, I think (but I do hope they prove me wrong haha). I don't even really respond to V8 (Dino-descendant) Ferrari's anymore after all haha!
And thank you XkrazyasianX for hosting and reposting the pics for me!
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i poop out better looking things than that. hah jk but really, i dont think id do well with that car. i hate that steering wheel. and im guessing its an auto? nothing on the floor
For people interested in the history of the car heres some stats for the w8.
price $283 750 usd
engine Twin Turbo V8
valvetrain OHV 2 Valves / Cyl
displacement 5973 cc / 364.5 cu in
bore 101.6 mm / 4.0 in
stroke 92.1 mm / 3.63 in
compression 8.0:1
power 466.1 kw / 625.0 bhp @ 5700 rpm
specific output 104.64 bhp per litre
bhp/weight bhp per tonne
torque 854.2 nm / 630.0 ft lbs @ 4900 rpm
redline 7000 rpm
body / frame Carbon Fibre, Kevlar & Fibreglass
driven wheels Mid Engine / RWD
front tires 255/45ZR-16
rear tires 315/40ZR-16
front brakes Vented Discs
f brake size 330 mm / 13.0 in
rear brakes Vented Discs
r brake size 330 mm / 13.0 in
front wheels F 40.6 x 24.1 cm / 16.0 x 9.5 in
rear wheels R 40.6 x 30.5 cm / 16.0 x 12.0 in
steering Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
weight 1506 kg / 3320 lbs
wheelbase 2616 mm / 103.0 in
front track 1600 mm / 63.0 in
rear track 1651.0 mm / 65.0 in
length 4369 mm / 172.0 in
width 2083 mm / 82.0 in
height 1080 mm / 42.5 in
transmission 3-Speed Auto
gear ratios 3.00:1, 1.57:1, 1.00:1, :1
final drive 2.43:1
top speed 350.8 kph / 218.0 mph
0 - 60 mph 4.2 seconds
0 - 100 mph 8.3 seconds
0 - 1/4 mile 12.0 seconds
engine Twin Turbo V8
valvetrain OHV 2 Valves / Cyl
displacement 5973 cc / 364.5 cu in
bore 101.6 mm / 4.0 in
stroke 92.1 mm / 3.63 in
compression 8.0:1
power 466.1 kw / 625.0 bhp @ 5700 rpm
specific output 104.64 bhp per litre
bhp/weight bhp per tonne
torque 854.2 nm / 630.0 ft lbs @ 4900 rpm
redline 7000 rpm
body / frame Carbon Fibre, Kevlar & Fibreglass
driven wheels Mid Engine / RWD
front tires 255/45ZR-16
rear tires 315/40ZR-16
front brakes Vented Discs
f brake size 330 mm / 13.0 in
rear brakes Vented Discs
r brake size 330 mm / 13.0 in
front wheels F 40.6 x 24.1 cm / 16.0 x 9.5 in
rear wheels R 40.6 x 30.5 cm / 16.0 x 12.0 in
steering Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
weight 1506 kg / 3320 lbs
wheelbase 2616 mm / 103.0 in
front track 1600 mm / 63.0 in
rear track 1651.0 mm / 65.0 in
length 4369 mm / 172.0 in
width 2083 mm / 82.0 in
height 1080 mm / 42.5 in
transmission 3-Speed Auto
gear ratios 3.00:1, 1.57:1, 1.00:1, :1
final drive 2.43:1
top speed 350.8 kph / 218.0 mph
0 - 60 mph 4.2 seconds
0 - 100 mph 8.3 seconds
0 - 1/4 mile 12.0 seconds
There might be a new vector coming out.
From Wiki
More info on it.
http://jalopnik.com/cars/la/blasting...wx8-321943.php
From Wiki
Vector WX8
The Vector WX8 prototype on display at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto ShowSince the company's closure, rumors began to circulate about Wiegert developing a new car to bring Vector back to life with a new model called the WX8. At the Concorso Italiano on August 18, 2006, Wiegert showed up in the V-8 Avtech prototype with Keith Rosenberg (a friend). He confirmed that he had begun work on another supercar.
Wiegert had the Avtech on display at the Rodeo Drive Concours D’Elegance on June 17, 2007. His business card for Vector Motors Corporation (Wilmington, CA) has him titled as "Chairman and CEO." He also announced plans to debut his new prototype at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show.
At the L.A. Auto Show, Wiegert presented a prototype of the WX8. The car is powered by a supercharged 10-liter all-aluminum V8 with a projected output of 1,850 horsepower (1,380 kW), which would make it more powerful than the Bugatti Veyron and the SSC Ultimate Aero TT. Vector claims that the WX8 has a top speed of 275 mph (443 km/h) and a 0-60 time of just under three seconds
The Vector WX8 prototype on display at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto ShowSince the company's closure, rumors began to circulate about Wiegert developing a new car to bring Vector back to life with a new model called the WX8. At the Concorso Italiano on August 18, 2006, Wiegert showed up in the V-8 Avtech prototype with Keith Rosenberg (a friend). He confirmed that he had begun work on another supercar.
Wiegert had the Avtech on display at the Rodeo Drive Concours D’Elegance on June 17, 2007. His business card for Vector Motors Corporation (Wilmington, CA) has him titled as "Chairman and CEO." He also announced plans to debut his new prototype at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show.
At the L.A. Auto Show, Wiegert presented a prototype of the WX8. The car is powered by a supercharged 10-liter all-aluminum V8 with a projected output of 1,850 horsepower (1,380 kW), which would make it more powerful than the Bugatti Veyron and the SSC Ultimate Aero TT. Vector claims that the WX8 has a top speed of 275 mph (443 km/h) and a 0-60 time of just under three seconds
http://jalopnik.com/cars/la/blasting...wx8-321943.php
Last edited by Shazam321; Jul 24, 2008 at 10:29 PM. Reason: More crap
Old w2 video:
