Vector M12 had similar design with WX-3, a prototype limited to only 2 units, a coupe and a roadster unveiled in 1993 at Geneva Motor Show. The WX-3 was ment to have arround 1000 hp, but the prototypes were powered by the same Chevrolet engine used in the V8. The production cost was around one-million dollars.
The M-12 uses plastic foam-filled aluminum beams in the front end to absorb impacts, and glass and carbon fiber-reinforced plastic panels in the body.
The M-12 used adaptation of the V-12, meaning that the chassis were re-engineered to accommodate the extra weight and horsepower. Due to its large size the rear was enlarged, the cockpit was moved further and the front was shortened.
The M-12 was powered by a a 5707 cc Lamborghini V12 engine, which produced 492 PS (362 kW) and 425 ft-lbf (576 N-m) of torque at 5200 rpm. With this power, the car was able to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds, with a top speed of around 190 mph (306 km/h).
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