The Vector W8 was prouced from 1989 to 1993. It was manufactured by Vector Motors, and was designed by Gerald Wiegert and David Kostka. The company claimed the newest and most advanced methods of manufacture were used in building the W8s, which they said justified applying to the car the term "Aeromotive Engineering." The aluminum honeycomb semi-monocoque was derived from Group C racing technology, and roughly 5,000 aircraft specification rivets were used in the car's assembly. Everything on the Vector was designed to last the life of the owner, assuming reasonable maintenance. The body was made largely of lightweight carbon kevlar, known for its strength, and lightness. Just 22 W8s were produced (17 customer cars and two pre-production cars, the prototype W2, and two prototype Avtech WX-3 with a mock up of the 7.0 liter DOHC TT engine evolution). The car originally sold at retail for up to $455,000 USD new (on today's used market they are available from less than $200,000 to well over $1 million.)