Vector W8
The legendary Vector W8 is a wedge-shaped, V8-powered monster presented in 1990. It was an ambitious project by the Vector Aeromotive Corporation. They wanted to produce the most advanced supercar in the world by using aeronautical technology and materials in production. The W8 had space frame chassis with a Kevlar body reinforced with a special plastic (via Road and Track).
Under the engine cover was a typical American powerhouse in the form of a Chevrolet small-block V8. They paired it up with twin turbochargers to produce 625 HP. The company claimed that the 6.0-liter twin-turbo engine was capable of 1200 HP at full power. However, they suggested drivers not use full boost for extended periods since it would affect the engine’s durability. The Vector W2 cost $450,000, an enormous sum for the day. Despite being featured in numerous movies, TV shows, and video games, it failed to translate that into sales success. When production ended in 1993, the Vector Aeromotive Company managed to produce only 22 examples of this fantastic American supercar.