[crzyhorse]

275mph is a REALLY big number for a street car. Even the much vaunted Bugatti Veyron can't make 250mph in street trim. You have to switch it over. Granted it's just the flip of a switch, but the effects on areo are tremendous.

I'm a big fan of Vector Aeromotive, but even the highest tech we have MUST comply with the laws of physics. Those say that to be a truly fast, and stable ride you need downforce. Downforce=drag. Without having an areo trim setting, even 1800hp isn't enough to punch a 275mph hole in the atmosphere. So, in a single word the WX8's claims are a crock.

Not saying it's impossible, just impossibly expensive. Vector has always made big claims. The W2 prototype was claimed at 200mph. It was likely good for 175 on a good day. The W8 was claimed at 250mph. It was good for 190-200. I can't recall claims for the W12, but I'm assuming it was good for 202mph like the Lambo it was based on. When it comes to Vector's claims, take them with a grain (or a thousand) of salt.