Forgotten American supercar threatened to challenge Europe with futuristic design

Avtech WX-3 was an American supercar that challenged Europe’s finest car brands with its futuristic design and incredible performance.

Launched in the early 1990s this car was way ahead of its time.

And though it never made it into production, it still stands as a forgotten icon, representing America’s bold attempt to shake up the supercar world.

DISCOVER SBX CARS: The global premium car auction platform powered by Supercar Blondie

Avtech WX-3 American supercar with futuristic design

First thing first, Avtech WX-3 had a design to easily turn the heads; but this car was not just about looking fancy – after all, it was a supercar, not a sports car.

The car featured advanced materials like aluminum and composites to reduce weight while maintaining strength.

This advanced design helped the car to zoom at a speed of 248 mph – way faster than most supercars of that time.

The Avtech WX-3 also had an open-top sibling, the WX-3R, offering the same futuristic design with the thrill of open-air driving.

But despite having so much potential, WX-3 and its open-top version were only left as a concept and never made it into production.

It all happened due to the financial issues faced at that time.

The story of this American supercar resembles Switzerland’s Monteverdi Hai 450 SS – another car with immense potential that fell short of success.

These cars might be forgotten, but their remarkable capabilities have written history in the world of automobiles.

This car could have made it into Le Mans

The Avtech WX-3 also featured a 7.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that could reach up to 1200 horsepower.

Have you noticed how the WX-3’s design closely resembles the Vector W8?

That’s because both cars were crafted by the same visionary, Gerald Wiegert, a renowned automotive engineer and the mastermind behind America’s first supercar that many have now forgotten.

Had it not been for the significant financial hurdles early on, this supercar might have made its way to Le Mans, a prestigious goal it was originally designed to achieve.