Futuristic Cars that Failed

**The Supercars that Never Made it to Production**

In this article, we'll take a look at some of the most fascinating supercars that never made it to production, despite their impressive specs and designs.

**1. The 1990 Vector W16T**

The Vector W16T was a brainchild of Hollywood Supercar tuner Claudo Zampoli and the father of disco music, Giovanni Georgio Maroder. This all-aluminum, hand-built body was penned by Mura Countach and Diablo designer Marcelo Gandini. The car featured a rear hatch, double popup headlights, and a whopping 10 lights to light up the road ahead.

The W16T was powered by a V16 engine, which was reportedly capable of producing 1,200 horsepower when cranked up to the max. With an estimated price of $280,000 in 1990s cash (around $10 billion today), this car was a real showstopper. Unfortunately, its production was plagued by glacial speeds due to the hand-built body, and only a handful of cars were made.

**2. The Vector W**

The Vector W was another poster child for supercar enthusiasts, with its sleek wedge shape introduced in 1972 and operational version, the W2, debuting in 1978. Journalists praised this car for its impressive performance, with some even claiming it could hit 218 mph.

However, production was delayed by a whopping 20 years, with only 17 cars made before the company went bankrupt in 1993. The Vector W's twin-turbo V8 engine produced an estimated 4.2 seconds to 60 mph and could pull a g in corners, despite its weight of 3,300 lbs.

**The Legacy**

Despite their troubled production histories, these supercars have left a lasting impact on the automotive world. They paved the way for future cars, and some even learned valuable lessons from their experiences.

We'd like to thank the National Motor Museum for allowing us to visit this incredible collection of cars, including the Vector W16T. If you're in Australia, be sure to follow Zach at @ZachJoob, Jeremiah Burton at @JeremiahBurton, and Donut Media at @donutmedia on social media.

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