The name comes from the "W" for Jerry Wiegert (designer and founder of Vector Motors) and "2" for the number of turbochargers.

It has a Bosch fuel injected twin-turbocharged 350 cid (5.7 L) aluminum Chevrolet V8 engine that producees over 600 hp (450 kW) and over 600 ft·lbf (800 N·m) of torque.

[2] The car went through a number of improvements in performance, technology, updated styling exercises, as well as color changes.

It was displayed at international auto shows worldwide, and featured in many automotive publications.

The Vector W2 was featured in the Nintendo game Formula One: Built to Win.