1993 Vector Avtech WX-3R Roadster Prototype For Sale in Scotts Valley, CA, 2146377928 Tweet

Click here to view high resolution photos 1993 Vector Avtech WX-3R Roadster Prototype VIN: 1V9VW2620PW048002 1 of 1 Vector Roadster Displayed at the 1993 Geneva International Auto Salon alongside Vector WX-3 Owned by Vector founder Gerald Jerry Wiegert from new until 2019 Original twin-turbo 6.0L all-aluminum V8 engine - 650+ horsepower Recent major mechanical freshening of $116,000 Amethyst purple over grey and purple leather interior Created by the makers of 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. 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. 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. Vectors Director of Manufacturing, Markus Rufer, and Chief Engineer Dave Kostka highlighted the WX-3s exceptional build quality in several U.S. publications, describing it as built like a spaceship using aerospace-grade materials and adhering to rigorous aerospace industry standards. The WX-3R Roadster shared much of its design DNA with the WX-3 Coupe prototype but stood apart with a sleeker and more refined profile. Key to this was an aggressively angled windshield that seamlessly flowed into lightweight side windows, separated by sections of Kevlar composite door skin. Further enhancing its aerodynamic appearance, the roadster featured a lower rear spoiler compared to its coupe counterpart. Inside, the cabin traded the coupes three-wide bench seat for snug individual Recaro bucket seats, adding a sportier and more focused feel. Powering the roadster was a 6.0-liter all-aluminum Rodeck twin-turbocharged V-8 engine, paired with a heavily modified General Motors Turbo-Hydramatic 425 transmission. This potent combination was claimed to propel the WX-3R to speeds exceeding 200 mph, cementing its place among the fastest roadsters of its era. Despite an ambitious $765,000 price tag announced at its 1993 Geneva debut, neither the WX-3 nor WX-3R advanced beyond the prototype stage. Vector soon faced a hostile takeover by the Indonesian government-backed Megatech. Following a legal battle, company founder Jerry Wiegert retained ownership of the WX-