Most Absurd 1990s Super Car?? Vector M12!!
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The Vector's windows just open enough to make a 1990's cocaine deal
Lamborghini Countach and early Ferrari F40 says hello
Worked as a contractor for Vector in Florida. Was a designer of some of the graphics, all the labeling and the owner's manual. If you own a Vector, you don't have an owner's manual because I have them all. Vector stiffed me for the payment to photograph, design and print the manual so I've kept them all these years!
Haha wow! That's such a crazy anecdote. I'd love to see one of those!
any aged gran turismo vet knows about the vector
All 3of them , at least
Gran Turismo 2
I wish someone got ahold of a Lister Storm
amazing cars forgotten about them for years until this reply :) watchin a vid now
Daz Ellis yes sir
We are starting a go fund me campaign to get John some t shirts in his own size.
I’ll throw in some scissors for free to cut that silly bun off his head.
The Vector M12 is nice looking, but the Vector W8 appeals to me more aesthetically inside and out.
I mean, each to their own.
I'd suggest it's one of the ugliest cars ever produced
4:43. The window is just large enough to slip your speeding ticket through.
🤣👍
dougdemuro neeeeeds to visit curated and review some cars
@@RonaldSimkin yes, recently. But they're totally different cars. And that one was a private owner, whereas a dealer has insurance to better cover if something happens on a "test drive".
Joe ...huh? They drive, “review” and “rate” the cars, not crash-test them...
@@twoblacklabs904 I've seen enough videos to know that even the most careful driver can't avoid other idiots on the road causing something to happen. It also doesn't have to be an accidental. A tire could blow out, the engine could decide it's time for something to break, a rock could chip the windshield... All sorts of things that in a rare supercar would be extremely expensive or impossible to fix.
Ronald Simkin the W8 was an aircraft
The M12 is more of a supercar
I almost bought a yellow Megatech Lamborghini powered M12 back in the late 90s. It had the original 3-spoke wheel design which i thought looked really cool. At the test drive, I remember parking my Norfolk Mustard yellow Esprit S4s (also restyled by Peter Stevens) next to it and nobody even noticed my car. People were pulling off the road with their cameras to take pictures of the M12. The car felt very fast. I managed to go 140 uphill on the 528 Causeway headed to Cocoa Beach. I could have gone faster, but there was traffic because there was a space shuttle launch that day. All the tourists were going crazy over the car. In the end, the car felt a bit too kitcar-ish and i was concerned about getting it serviced, so i didn't buy it. Still, quite an experience though.
I may have seen this exact car in 97 or 98 getting gas at a 7-11 at West Dixie Highway and 123rd st in North Miami. Yellow, the same 3 spoke wheels you mentoned. I knew exactly what it was and annoyed the crap out of the two dudes that we're driving it, haha! It is burned in my memory forever. Absolutely blew my mind how low the car was and just beautiful. It and the XJ220 seemed like the lowest, sleekest, sexiest cars of the 90s.
@@556musicman Wow you guys are amazing because I've seen that VERY same M12 in Fly Yellow - parked head to head with a Diablo of the exact same colour on Collins Ave, right on front of the Versace store back in 1999/2000 .. I've spotted it also at a North Miami beach hotel, parked right up front and I learnt then that that Vector was for used as a daily rental .. Later perhaps like a year or two, I spotted it at TOYS CARS, parked in a closed garage but I could see through it .. In 2000 I actually called TOYS CARS and the sell guy told me it was for sale for $200,000 .. That M12 was my dream car and the exact same model was exposed in their show room, painted with the American Flag and the Liberty Lady all over its body .. I'll NEVER forget those years even tho I didnt have the cash to buy it, .. Ahhh memories ...
That's a big problem with something like the Vector where only 20ish cars were produced per model. In order to own a car like this, you just really have to love cars and be willing to deal with all the headaches that surround it. Either that or never drive it. Because NO ONE is going to have much of a clue of how to service it and finding parts would be almost impossible.
The Vector M12 and the Cizeta Moroder were really in a league of their own in terms of craziness.
The first generation Vector W8 was a an impressive sports car; with it's unique angular shaped exterior, jet fighter influenced interior, and performance capabilitie. I remember as a 22 year old, seeing an image of it in a magazine back in the early 90s, and thinking the M12 was a complete let down. I didn't know that the company was taken over by the guys who owned Lamborghini. All I can say, From a branding standpoint they, they squandered all the passion, mystery, innovation, and cool factor, Gerald Weigart originally created! That is sadly what happens when a founder and his vision are high jacked by large corporate entities.
Wow! thanks for sharing, I remember always seeing this car in the DuPont Registry when I was a little kid in the early 90's... Now the mystery of what it's really like has been solved. 😁
Haha .. Same here, at least 2 of them - M12 - were for sale in DuPont Registry magasine ..
thanks for making this rare piece more known
The w8 was a better car and the one to own
Yes.
I'd rather have this simply because it has a gated shifter and not some 3 speed automatic. Also Diablo V12> some turbocharged Chevy V8
John Stramiello ...design wise, and for collectibility & future value, the w8 is the more desired. From a styling standpoint, this thing resembles a cross between an F40 and early 2000’s NSX. And don’t be surprised to hear that’s where Honda got their styling cues for that hideously huge rear valance “wing.”
It looks like Vector did too...
Two Black Labs it’s got a diablo engine
Of course it’s based on a late 90’s lambo
John Stramiello I’m sure the W8 might be converted with a T56 being a GM in itself I say W8 all day! It’s more rocket ship looking
Cool car thanks for sharing! Love the content keep it coming.
I just stumbled on your channel from the VIN Wiki Jay Leno Appraisal. I popped into your shop when you had this car parked outside. This was probably November 2019. I was in Miami for work, and was just driving from the hotel to wherever with a coworker and I saw it and did a triple take: "THAT'S A F****** VECTOR!! M12!!" Pictures from 90s magazines flooded back from the depths of my memory. We turned around, snapped a few pics of the car, and poked around the showroom a little. You also had a silver EB110 inside at the time. Staff couldn't have been nicer either. The best car shops are run by car guys that welcome other car guys, even if we're not buying.
It's still the only Vector I've seen in person, so thanks for that!
Thank you for explaining why the design is such a departure from the W8 Twinturbo. I agree, the purple color is absolutely gorgeous on her.
I dont think I ever appreciated this car much till this video, thank you!
This was my dream car with the poster on the wall growing up. This and Countach
Wow, after all these years, it's nice to see some of these cars again, I remember painting this car, number 8 or 9 somthing like that, but the Champagne gold was 1st actual car we didn't use for crash test, but only used to fine tune for the production cars to follow like this one, the yellow was number 1 built, then the flag car, and they switched the vin back around so it looks like the flag car was #1 . It was a exciting job for sure.
Sir, have you been to VinWiki? Sounds like a video with you as a guest could be interesting, you sound like a cool guy...
Hey Frank, thank you, I never heard of vinwiki till now that you mentioned it, I just now signed up but haven’t figured out how to post anything yet, I’ll keep at it because I have alot of pics of these cars we built, .
@@itsjustme4222 Try to see if you can get in contact with one of the guys from VinWiki, it sounds like you have a lot of interesting stories to tell!!! It would be great for more people to hear them, if you would be willing to tell them, of course. :)
Looks like a Gen 4 Camaro got lucky with a W8, and nine months later here we are.
Doug DeMuro did a wonderfull review on the W8 recently.
It would be so great for him if he also could make a simular review of this car! Maybe you could sent him an email? You won't regret 😎👍🏻
proper 2019 Blade Runner car.
I was lucky enough to see this exact car at Lingenfelter in Michigan. I was in shock when I walked in. Brought back so many childhood magazine memories. Pretty well everyone else walked right past it thinking it was some sore of diablo. Such a cool car many people dont know much about. Lots of great cars in that lingenfelter museum. Was pretty unique seeing a 959 casually in the corner and a reventon sitting next to an Enzo and Veyron
Perfect music selection for this car
John Lingenfelter's car !! I have seen that car in his collection a few years ago. Its an interesting design... Nascar driver Rusty Wallace blew up a motor in one.. Thank you for sharing.... Need to get back to Miami for a visit , its been 10 years. I grew up in Lauderdale in the early 70's
Ken Lingenfelter....
Can't believe I missed this car in videos games and movies. Very cool! Should be way better known as it has an iconic look, sound, and everything else.
I'm a huge fan of your channel and business concept... Big support from Portugal! 🇵🇹
I remember as a kid driving these in gran tourismo. It was always one of my favorites as a kid!
THERE IS ONLY ONE VECTOR ,THE W8
agreed. and it looked a LOT better.
Dont forget about the Purple And Teal ones, and the early W2!
Actually, there were 20 Vector W8s built.
Without the M12,nobody would have even cared if the W8 existed and im a huge W8 fan myself
@@lionyleftwich4418 the m12 amd agassi are the reason the w8 didn't not succeed
I like the styling of the W8 better but I like the sound of that Lamborghini engine better.
That's not a Lamborghini, that is a Vector. Does you want to look the perfect car? Look at Bugatti EB 110, a 1990's car (same age) 3500v12, 550-610 hp 4 Wheels drive.
@@maurosbrighi7927 I didn't say that was a Lamborghini. But the Vector M12 does have a Lamborghini v12 engine in it.
@@chris55top sorry for my english, I did'nt understend.🤦♂️
It was so good to see you instead of that boring everyday car....
The Avtech WX-3 was sexier and even more absurd than the M12. I was fortunate to sit in the WX-3 prototype (when it was silver) at Vector's Southern CA "factory" right after it has been "completed". When the WX-3 evolved into the M12, it was heartbreaking to me. To me, the M12 is but a cheap knock-off (production friendlier) of the WX-3. Weigert flew too close to the sun with the W8 and even closer with the WX-3 and Im damn happy he did!
You have got to come to Supercar Saturday this weekend!
I've visited here many times. The are many classic exotics on site that they should do videos for. I love it there.
Driving with no seatbelt and the door open: signature John. Awesome car and video though :D
Lose the man bun......😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Yesh! I agree!
Agreed it’s like a Steven seagall thing I guess
I love your store. I'm go to 12am o 2am for looking yours cars !
GTA - Infernus vibezz :D awesome car!
I remember seeing the Vector W8 and then the M12 at the NY Auto Show as a kid! They need a comeback especially with the supercar market the way it is. It would be very successful!,
The ultimate bedroom poster car, next to the lamborghini Diablo and countach.
I would display only and exclusively the engine next to the Diablo & Countach.
Forgot about the Vector! I had that Vector W-2 red poster everyone had.
I remember seeing it at the car show lol 😂
I see the vector sold , did it stay here in Florida ??? Also when do you do your car shows ?? Are they at your shop in Miami ?
Who else would be stoked if Jerry Wiegert ever did start making cars again, to create a new version of the M12, with unchanged exterior, and modern interior, with a twin turbo C8 Corvette powertrain, and optional gated manual or DCT. As the ultimate combo of the W8 and M12
A lot a people already know about the Vector with the Lamborghini power train.
Grand turismo 2 on PlayStation favorite car
Why do so many people call the M12 junk in comparison with the W8, which had a GM 3 Speed Automatic? This W12 at least has a real gearbox, not one from a garbage truck!
MegaTech were behind the SE30?! I'd wrongly been giving Chrysler all the praise for that all this time! I had no idea MegaTech got hold of Lamborghini in addition to Vector - informative video - thanks!
Wouldn't be surprised if this thing came out of a hotwheels box
Congrats the car is awesome!
I still have a hot wheels car in this same purple color. And I also remember seeing this car in road and track when I was growing up thinking that is the coolest car!
Was this the Vector that was supposed to be at Palm Beach C&C? I was hoping to see it and didn't. :'(
Now you need a W2 to have a nice pair.
He’s been talking about producing new cars for years but I doubt it will happen,
Watch these cars go
Sky high, as soon as the
Original founder passes away.
@@ZoidPickle he passed away last week. Let’s see...
NOW THAT'S RARE!!!!
My favourite car from Gran Turismo 2 videogame
That steering wheel is from a Corvette C4
Do a vid on your new SL 6.0!
Around 5:50 that might be one of the biggest flexs out there. It is like dream level cool to just slam that door and gun it. Well played @johntemerian
I've always wanted a Vector W8, but if I had money, this car would be mine.
Rare man, You guys need to get ahold of Doug Demuro
What a incredible Super Car. I just have one question though. When Vector was in production with this and made with the Lamborghini platform. Wasn't it when Lamborghini was with Chrysler when it inspiring to make the Dodge Viper? But either way, what a piece of history.
A much better 5 speed box
On this car, the w8 had a crap
3 speed auto. This car needs a
Caretaker owner. Its a rare piece
Of history. Great video john 👍
Vector…
The love child of a Jaguar xj220 and a Diablo!!! 😂
What a car!!
Sounds like a Diablo. Huge induction noise which is amazing and unique from a stock car, in a world dominated by exhaust notes.
Bro I’m 5’7” as well but my license says 5’8” haha
In that color it looks like someone tried to put an Italian spin on the catfish front end camero.
seat belts were optional?
Well, it probably isn't a true vector through and through, but its still pretty cool. Even has some of their styling cues
But Vector made the car so...It's a Vector!
@@lionyleftwich4418 case in point
What’s the song at 1:52?!
Please tell more about the Performance of the car. What's the top speed?. How much power does it make?
still looks great
What kindnof shifting is he doing? Is he hitting the gas on the upshift?
I just saw it lasr week in aventura! I was wondering what it was!
Towards the end it sounded like the gearbox was fubar.... Interesting car and could have really been something... Irrespective, I dig that colour
Its like a Lamborghini in a Space Suit!
Not sure if i had commented already... i do remember the vector with the american flag paint..looked awesome.
Also the vector Man.. also designed and had the AQUA JET water bike.google that
The funny thing about the Vector is no one seems to remember that the first one was bought by Andre Agassi
He was at the top of his fame at this time and there were all kinds of press conferences and news reports about it because of him.
I wonder if he really kept it?
Thank you grand Turismo and dude your voice doesn’t match your face lol 😂 great video. Sounds like a b16 or b18 non vtecs.
It's clean.
are those miata front turn signals?
The steering wheel and a lot of the parts on verctors are Gm units
Vector…
If a Jaguar xj220 had a love child with a Diablo!!! 😂
You see any M4S turbos?
At least the sound is great.
Holley Shiftwell vibes
Are these Miata blinkers?
haha I drove the red one! The only twin turbo m12 built
I'm almost positive that steering wheel is from a 90s Pontiac T/A, grand prix and so on
it has invisible seat belts?
We can see the licence plate lol we now know where he got it from lol
These cars should be in Gran Turismo Sport
Ahh, so you guys bought Ken’s Vector. I was wondering who he sold it to
Sultan of 🇧🇳 and family owns the most vector m12s.
Improve the A/C and pay a designer to create tight clamp down upper windows and this car would be awesome.
Only Gran Turismo fans knows this car
Child, please.
Not only
A/C isn't great, super difficult to get in/out of, window can only slip a speed ticket etc, but goes on saying there still is something worth praising about this car.
If this guy ever says a certain car is crap, I would believe him 100%.
I Noticed the Gm Window and Mirror Buttons..
And the climate control cluster looks like it was sourced from Visteon/Ford. They look pretty much identical to the system I had in my old 1994 Ford Tarurus SHO.
If you are going to keep it im Miami you better get something done with the A/C. I hope to see if around sometime. Ill be watching for it.
My one of 140 Ultra rare exotic has Chevy Cavalier Tail lights!