1989 Vector W8 TwinTurbo vs 1995 Vector M12

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SummaryPerformanceEngineDrivetrainPracticality

Vector W8 TwinTurbo

(1989 - 1993)

...TwinTurbo

Vector M12

(1995 - 1999)

...M12

Engine
6 L V8 Bi-Turbo	5.7 L V12
Drivetrain
Rear Mid - RWD	Rear Mid - RWD
Top Speed
218 mph	190 mph
Acceleration
4.0 sec	4.5 sec
Total Power
600 hp	490 hp
Mileage
8 mpg	10 mpg
Curb Weight
3,527 lbs	3,600 lbs
Luggage
4.1 ft³	8.1 ft³
Top Speed
218 mph / 351 Km/h	190 mph / 306 Km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 seconds	4.5 seconds
Power-to-Weight
5.89 lb/hp / 375 hp/Tonne	7.34 lb/hp / 300 hp/Tonne
Total Power
600 hp / 608 ps	490 hp / 497 ps
Total Torque
600 lb·ft / 813 N·m	425 lb·ft / 576 N·m
Mileage
8 mpg	10 mpg
Total Range
223 Miles	229 Miles
Tailpipe CO₂
1,110 g/Mile
Model Platform
W8 (89-93)	M12 (95-99)
Door Count
2	2
Seat Count
2	2
Luggage Space
4.1 ft³	8.1 ft³
Turning Radius
	39.4 ft
Curb Weight
3,527 lbs	3,600 lbs
Length
172 in	188.2 in
Width
76 in	79.5 in
Height
42.5 in	44.5 in
Wheelbase
103 in	107.9 in
Front Track
63 in	63.2 in
Rear Track
65 in	64.3 in
Engine Name
365	V12
Layout
V8	V12
Capacity
6 Liter / 364.5 in³	5.7 Liter / 348.3 in³
Peak Power
600 hp / 608 ps	490 hp / 497 ps
Peak Torque
600 lb·ft / 813 N·m	425 lb·ft / 576 N·m
Specific Output
1.64 hp/in³	1.41 hp/in³
Aspiration
Bi-Turbo	Natural
Valvetrain
OHV	DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (16v Total)	4 (48v Total)
Fuel
Gasoline	Gasoline
Compression
8:1	10:1
Bore x Stroke
4 x 3.626 in	3.425 x 3.15 in
Fuel Delivery
Multi-point	Multi-point
Position
Rear Mid	Rear Mid
Orientation
Transversal	Longitudinal
Fuel Tank
28 gal	23 gal
Driven Wheels
Rear (RWD)	Rear (RWD)
Front Tyres
255/45 ZR16	235/40 ZR18
Rear Tyres
315/40 ZR16	325/30 ZR18
Transmission (MT)
	5 Speeds
Transmission (AT)
3 Speeds
Front Brakes
Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
DeDion Axle	Double Wishbone