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1991 Vector W8 TwinTurbo*

VEHICLE TYPE: mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door coupe

PRICE AS TESTED: $421,270 (base price: $421,270)

ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled pushrod 16-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection

Displacement: 364 cu in, 5972
Power: 625 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque: 630 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 3-speed automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 103.0 in
Length: 172.0 in
Width: 76.0 in Height: 42.5 in
Passenger volume: 50 cu ft
Trunk volume: 5 cu ft
Curb weight: 3680 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 3.8 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 8.3 sec
Zero to 120 mph: 12.4 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.0 sec @ 118 mph
Top speed (mfr's claim): 218 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 191 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.91 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA combined/city/hwy: 8/7/10 mpg
*Specs and results, May 1991.

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