This incredible car shown here is a wild 1998 Vector M12, chassis number 12 of just around 17 (14 production, 3 prototypes) total made for the entire world. Importantly, this is also 1 of only 2 Vector M12 cars finished in yellow, with this cars paint code being 99YLM12. The Vector Motors Corporation was first founded in 1971 by American automotive engineer and businessman, Gerald Wiegert, where it was then simply a design house called Vehicle Design Force. Later on, the company name was changed to Vector Aeromotive, and subsequently, a number of wedge-shape cars would begin production across multiple different variants. First came ‘The Vector’ which was shown at the 1976 LA Auto show, followed by the W2, the W8, and other unique prototypes such as the the SRV8, and the Avtech WX-3 & WX-3R. Then came the M12, which was during a time that Vector was dealing with some various company ownership issues. During the late 1990’s Indonesian company, Megatech, had acquired a controlling interest in Vector, and the M12 was their first ever car ever produced by the new parent company. After acquiring Vector, Megatech relocated the companies former headquarters to Green Cove Springs, Florida, where they actually shared office space with Automobolili Lamborghini, which at the time, was also owned by Megatech. The M12 model was designed by one of the UK’s best-known vehicle designers, Peter Steven’s, who is also responsible for the styling of the McLaren F1, the JaguarSport XJR-15 and many others. Steven’s was tasked with developing a modern recreation of the AWX-3, a prototype created by the Vector company in 1993. Ultimately, the M12s short story came to an end in 1999 when the Vector company could no longer pay Lamborghini for use of their engines. This particular car is believed to be located in Ohio.
How many made? 12 of 17
Debut: 1996 Detroit Auto Show
Engine: 5.7L Lamborghini V12 - 492hp
Top Speed: 189mph
0-60mph: 4.8 seconds
Photo Credit: @dtrockstar1
Research: @rarecarsonly, @vectorfiles
1998 Vector M12
18.03.2025
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