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 BHP	490 BHP
Economy
9.6 mpg	12 mpg
Kerb Weight
1,600 kg	1,633 kg
Luggage
115 L	230 L
Top Speed
218 mph / 351 Km/h	190 mph / 306 Km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 seconds	4.5 seconds
Power-to-Weight
375 BHP/Tonne / 2.67 kg/BHP	300 BHP/Tonne / 3.33 kg/BHP
Total Power
600 BHP / 608 ps	490 BHP / 497 ps
Total Torque
600 lb·ft / 813 N·m	425 lb·ft / 576 N·m
Economy
9.6 mpg	12 mpg
Total Range
223 Miles	229 Miles
CO₂ Emissions
690 g/Km
UK Tax Cost
£375	£375
Model Platform
W8 (89-93)	M12 (95-99)
Doors
2	2
Seats
2	2
Cargo Space
115 L	230 L
Turning Circle
	12 m
Kerb Weight
1,600 kg	1,633 kg
Length
4,369 mm	4,780 mm
Width
1,930 mm	2,019 mm
Height
1,080 mm	1,130 mm
Wheelbase
2,616 mm	2,740 mm
Front Track
1,600 mm	1,605 mm
Rear Track
1,651 mm	1,633 mm
Engine Name
365	V12
Configuration
V8	V12
Displacement
6 Litre / 5,973 cc	5.7 Litre / 5,707 cc
Peak Power
600 BHP / 608 ps	490 BHP / 497 ps
Peak Torque
600 lb·ft / 813 N·m	425 lb·ft / 576 N·m
Specific Output
100 BHP/L	86 BHP/L
Aspiration
Bi-Turbo	Natural
Valvetrain
OHV	DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (16v Total)	4 (48v Total)
Fuel
Petrol	Petrol
Compression
8:1	10:1
Bore x Stroke
101.6 x 92.1 mm	87 x 80 mm
Fuel Delivery
Multi-point	Multi-point
Position
Rear Mid	Rear Mid
Orientation
Transversal	Longitudinal
Fuel Tank
106 L	87 L
Driven Wheels
Rear (RWD)	Rear (RWD)
Front Tyres
255/45 ZR16	235/40 ZR18
Rear Tyres
315/40 ZR16	325/30 ZR18
Gearbox (MT)
	5 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
3 Gears
Front Brakes
Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
DeDion Axle	Double Wishbone