1978 Vector W2 specifications

1978 Vector W2 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2616 mm 103 inches
Track/tread (front) 1600 mm 63 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1651 mm 65 inches
Length 4370 mm 172 inches
Width 1930 mm 76 inches
Height 1080 mm 42.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.67
Kerb weight 1260 kg 2778 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer Chevrolet
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 6 litre
5980 cc
(364.922 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 101.6 × 92.2 mm
4 × 3.63 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.1
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
maximum torque
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.1:1
Fuel system Bosch fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 747.5 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor 2 Garrett turbochargers
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position mid
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 2.43
general
Carfolio.com ID18689
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 51.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Vector W2 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2020-09-29.