Vector Motors
- Type: Private company
- Industry: Automotive
- Founded: 1971
- Founder: Gerald Wiegert
- Headquarters: Wilmington, California
- Products: Automobiles
- Website: www.vectormotors.com
Vector Motors Corporation, also known as Vector Aeromotive Corporation, was an American automotive company founded by Gerald Wiegert in 1971. The company gained recognition with the introduction of the Vector W2 prototype in 1978. The W2 showcased futuristic styling, featuring a wedge-shaped design and gull-wing doors. It was powered by a mid-mounted V8 engine and showcased advanced features such as a digital instrument cluster. The most notable creation of Vector Motors Corporation was the Vector W8, a high-performance supercar produced from 1989 to 1993. The W8 featured a mid-mounted twin-turbocharged V8 engine and had a distinctive and aggressive design. It was known for its exceptional power, speed, and advanced technologies.
Vector Motors Corporation incorporated innovative technologies into their vehicles. The Vector W8, for example, featured advanced suspension systems with adjustable shock absorbers, variable ride height, and active aerodynamics. The company also developed a unique variable boost control system for the twin-turbocharged engines. Vector Motors Corporation experienced several attempts at revival over the years, with new ownership and plans for future models. However, there hasn't been significant production or market presence of Vector vehicles.
