In the 1990s, the supercar world was dominated by European names like Ferrari, Lamborghini, and McLaren. America’s contribution to the ultra-exotic segment was minimal, but one company — Vector Aeromotive Corporation — sought to change that. The Vector M12, produced from 1995 to 1999, was the result of an ambitious and controversial chapter in American automotive history. Intended…
The late 1980s and early 1990s marked a fascinating era in automotive history. Supercars from Europe—Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Porsche—dominated the conversation with their exotic styling, blistering performance, and motorsport pedigrees. But in the midst of this, a small American company dared to challenge the status quo. That company was Vector Aeromotive Corporation, and its flagship…
A High-Performance Automotive Vision Vector Motors, an American supercar manufacturer, has a rich and fascinating history that spans over four decades. Founded in 1971 by Gerald Wiegert, the company was initially known as Vector Aeromotive Corporation. Wiegert, a passionate car enthusiast and engineer, had a vision to create high-performance vehicles that would rival the best…