1993 Vector Avtech WX-3 Prototype For Sale in Scotts Valley, CA, 2146377918 Tweet

Click here to view high resolution photos 1993 Vector Avtech WX-3 Prototype VIN: 1V9VW2620PW048001 1 of 1 WX-3 Coupe Prototype Displayed at the 1993 Geneva International Auto Salon alongside Vector WX-3R Featured heavily in Vectors marketing campaigns and period automotive press 2,625 miles since new Owned by Vector founder Gerald Jerry Wiegert from new until 2019 Twin-turbo 7.0L all-aluminum V8 engine - 1,000+ horsepower Recent major mechanical freshening of $300,000 Aquamarine metallic paint over grey and aquamarine leather interior The Original American Supercar In the 1990s there were several daring supercar manufacturers who tried to beat Lamborghini, Ferrari, and Porsche at their own sports car game. While most of these companies fizzled out or took a traditional approach to building cars, one company sought to upend the supercar market by using exotic space-grade materials, new techniques, exceptional quality standards, and advanced production methods: Vector Aeromotive. Spearheaded by founder Gerald Jerry Wiegart, a special blend of West Coast style, European influence, and Detroit production paired with aerospace technologies birthed some of the wildest handbuilt supercars the world had ever seen. Vector produced nearly two dozen W8 supercars, attracting high-profile buyers like tennis legend Andre Agassi. Hand-built with meticulous craftsmanship in the European tradition, the W8 featured a 625-horsepower V-8 engine capable of launching the car to 60 mph in just over four seconds-a remarkable feat for its time. With a 12-second quarter-mile, it outperformed rivals such as the Ferrari Testarossa, Lamborghini Countach, and Jaguar XJ220. Riding on the success of the W8, Vector began work on its next project in 1991. By 1992, the company unveiled the Avtech WX-3 Coupe Prototype at the Geneva International Auto Salon, complete as a highly detailed display model, highlighting the brands advancements in technology and design. This silver-clad display model showcased an evolution of the W8s fighter jet-inspired design, adopting a smoother, more organic aesthetic while retaining a strong emphasis on aerospace technology. Drawing heavily from the W8, the WX-3 incorporated cutting-edge materials like carbon fiber, aluminum honeycomb, and Kevlar, alongside a fully integrated roll cage within its angular frame. Its design featured streamlined bumpers characteristic of early 1990s aesthetics. The car garnered praise from John Dinkel, former editor of Road & Track, for its unparalleled design and Vectors dedication to cutting-edge technology. The interior reflected aerospace influences, with an upgraded layout compared to the W8. It included billet-machined switches and conventionally arranged controls, though the seating arrangement was unconventional-a three-place bench design. Innovative elements, such as lightweight sliding side windows and integrated A-pillar mirrors, further distinguished the prototype. In 1993, Vector returned to Geneva with a completed version of the WX-3 Coupe, now finished in striking Aquamarine, alongside a surprise debut of the WX-3R Roadster in vibrant Amethyst purple. Both models featured scissor doors and Rodeck twin-turbo V-8 engines mounted behind the passenger cabin, exemplifying founder Gerald Wiegerts dedication to extraordinary design and performance. Vector envisioned a range of high-performance engines for the WX-3, offering outputs from 600 to 1,200 horsepower. Powering the WX-3 and WX-3R was a unique and upgraded 7.0-liter all-aluminum Rodeck twin-turbocharged V-8 engine with an estimated 1,000+ horsepower, paired with a heavily modified General Motors Turbo-Hydramatic 425 transmission. Company founder Jerry Wiegert boasted that the WX-3 could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and achieve a top speed of 248 mph, cementing