Usa Vector M12

[Hudson]

Originally posted by WX3
Vectors get their cool looks because they were modeled after fighter jets. That's why the hood is short. It's super aerodynamic.

Vectors aren't very aerodynamic...they just LOOK that way.

[vectorclub]

Vectors aren't very aerodynamic...they just LOOK that way.

Hudson is right about the aerodynamics having issues. They are more aerodynamic then many cars, but cars such as the XJ220, McLaren F1, the new Ferrari Enzo and the new Lamborghini put Vectors to shame in terms of aerodynamics.

[WX3]

Well, they still look cool. I wonder how aerodynamic they really are.

[lowridder11]

they would probably lift of the ground at around 200mph

[WX3]

I don't think so. The large rear wing and the openings in the body right behind the tires would probably help suck it to the ground.

[Hudson]

Originally posted by WX3
I don't think so. The large rear wing and the openings in the body right behind the tires would probably help suck it to the ground.

You would think so...but that's no necessarily the case.

[lowridder11]

i saw a W8 video on kazaa where it lifted of at about 200mph or 210mph

[vectorclub]

A video with a Vector W-8 lifitng has been a rumor for many years. Everytime someone claims they have seen it, no one can find it. I have yet to find a Vector W-8 owner that confirm any such video and all them claim they would never try a top speed attempt. The Vector W-8s know to the Vector Aeromotive Club do not show any sign of ever lifing off the ground. One was damaged in a container while being shipped. Other damaged W-8s was caused by fneder benders, not high speed attempts. Until this video is found and there is proof that any speeds shown on the screen are for real, I would not except this as fact.

It is known early W-8s had aerodynamic issues. This is why additional ground affects was added and sun roofs sealed on later production W-8s. With only 17 production W-8s and 2 pre-production W-8s, I can't imagine anyone would put their W-8 in danger by driving at ultra high speeds. Most of the owners I know, just like the low end thrust of the W-8.

[WX3]

If only a magazine like Road&Track or Car&Driver could get some official tests done. That would surely answer a lot of questions.

[lowridder11]

i am 1 of the few who have seen it. It is on kazaa. It's of a racing W8 in white comin out of a turn and hitting a strait away doin like 200-210mph and just the front end lifting off and it flippin, crashing, and breaking into 2 peices

[vectorclub]

It's of a racing W8 in white

The only race cars ever built by Vector Aeromotive, was an M-12, and it was white. There is no records of any W-8 race car.

W8 in white comin out of a turn and hitting a strait away doin like 200-210mph and just the front end lifting off and it flippin, crashing, and breaking into 2 peices

I know the histories of the white W-8s. They have never been broken in two or involved in any racing event. The chassis of the W-8 was built like a tank. Until I see this video and get a date when it was filmed, I can only say there is proof that it is not legit.

[lowridder11]

well, maybe instead of bitchin about it, search 4 it on kazaa like i did. I was sceptical about it untill i finally found it and saw it. And i watched it more carefully, the W-8 didn't snap in half, the hood or sumthing full of on impact

[lowridder11]

o, and it was white and it probably wasn't a major racing event and http://64.40.109.245/gold/challenge.php?result=10 is the best site evr

[vectorclub]

If anyone was wondering about the Vector Aeromotive Club site, it lives. The message boards have just been put online and more images are on the way. Any fans are encouraged to stop by. The more fans that stop by, the more ammo the club has to encourage new media projects based on Vector such as books, videos, and more.

http://www.vectoraeromotiveclub.com

[WX3]

Props on getting the massage boards up! Look for my posts (my name the is avtech wx3 because wx3 was already taken).