It is one of 14 examples.
Vector Aeromotive’s supercar was the Vector M12. It was produced between 1995-1999 by Vector Aeromotive and its parent company Megatech. Due to poor management and low interest, only 14 examples were made before production was stopped. One of the models from the last year will soon be up for auction.
This particular example is #12. It was one of four that were built in the previous model year. It was made for Prince of Brunei and features an all-black exterior with a contrast Lipstick Red leather interior. It is in mint condition, and will be auctioned off at Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale sale later in the month.
The Vector M12’s 5.7-liter V12 engine is from Lamborghini Diablo and is mated with a five-speed manual transmission. It produced 492 horsepower (367 Kilowatts) at 5,200 RPM and 425 pound feet (576 Newton-meters), at 4,900 RPM. The M12 was able to accelerate from a standstill at 60 mph (0-96 km/h) in just 4.5 seconds.
Although the Vector M12 was decently fast considering its age, it never came close to the Diablo’s performance. The Vector M12 was 0.7 seconds slower at 60 mph (96 km/h), and reached 190 mph (306 km/h), which is well below the Diablo’s 204mph (328 KPH) maximum speed. This and other factors earned the supercar the Autoweek Magazine award for the worst car ever tested.
This particular example received a complete engine service in 2019, as well as a rebuilt clutch and an upgraded ceramic flywheel. The ad states that the interior was designed to fit taller people and was reupholstered in a modern Italian supercar-style.
For more information on this unique piece of American automobile history, please visit the source link below. Scottsdale’s auction will take place between 20 and 27 March.