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The first production Vector model, the W8, had a Donovan-built, Chevy 350 based, engine. The 6.0L (366cid) OHV V8 had two turbochargers and produced between 625-650hp. It was said to be quite quick and advertised top speeds (up to 237) were never proven and probably couldn't have been achieved due to the car's sad aerodynamics. Seventeen production cars were built between 1990 and 1993.
The Vector Avtech WX3 prototypes were advertised as having engines up to 7.0L (DOHC V8s) and producing up to 1,000hp. None to that spec were ever built. Only two prototypes were ever shown.
The company was reorganized and the WX3 became the Vector SC and then the Vector M12. Fourteen M12s were built for customers (plus one race car and a few test prototypes). It was powered by a stock Lamborghini 5.7L DOHC V12 but mounted to a new transaxle (reverse of the setup from the Diablo). Production ended and the company's doors closed shortly after displaying their SVR8 prototype in the summer of 2000.
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