Vauxhall VXR8: In Detail
Thunder from Down Under
Press Release
Specifications
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Engine |
6.0 GEN4 LS2 V8 petrol |
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Capacity |
5,967cc |
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Maximum power |
417PS (307kW) @ 6,000rpm |
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Maximum torque |
550Nm (405 lb ft) @ 4,400rpm |
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Compression ratio |
10.9:1 |
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Bore/stroke |
101.6mm x 92.0mm |
- Aluminium alloy cylinder block and cylinder heads
- Cast steel roller rocker arms, roller cam followers
- Cross-bolted five main bearings with six bolts per bearing cap
- Large bore stainless steel 63mm exhaust system with quad exit high-flow alloy sports tailpipes
Transmission
- Limited-slip differential
- Six-speed manual gearbox (Six-speed automatic transmission optional at extra cost)
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Gear ratios (manual) |
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Gear ratios (auto) |
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1st |
3.01:1 |
1st |
4.03:1 |
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2nd |
2.07:1 |
2nd |
2.36:1 |
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3rd |
1.43:1 |
3rd |
1.53:1 |
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4th |
1.00:1 |
4th |
1.15:1 |
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5th |
0.84:1 |
5th |
0.85:1 |
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6th |
0.57:1 |
6th |
0.67:1 |
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final drive |
3.70:1 |
final drive |
3.27:1 |
Performance
- Acceleration 0-60mph: 4.9secs (manual), 5.0secs (automatic)
- Tope Speed: TBA
- Fuel economy mpg (l/km)
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Manual |
Automatic |
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Urban driving |
12.4 (22.8) |
13.7 (20.6) |
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Extra-urban driving |
25.9 (10.9) |
26.6 (10.6) |
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Combined figure |
18.5 (15.3) |
19.9 (14.2) |
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CO2 emissions (g/km) |
365 |
339 |
Body and dimensions
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Length mm (inches) |
4,941 (194.5) |
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Height mm (inches) |
1,468 (57.8) |
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Width incl. mirrors mm (inches) |
2,174 (85.6) |
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Luggage capacity |
496 litres (17.5 cu ft) |
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Kerbweight |
1,831 (manual); 1,850 (auto) |
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Insurance group |
20 (TBC) |
Wheels & Tyres
- 19-inch ten-spoke alloy wheels (20-inch optional)
- Specially developed Bridgestone tyres
- 245/40 R 19 (or 245/35 R 20) ultra-low profile front tyres
- 275/35 R 19 (or 275/30 R 20) ultra-low profile rear
- Full-size spare wheel with 245/40 R 19 ultra-low profile tyre
Chassis, suspension and brakes
- Variable-ratio power-assisted rack and pinion steering
- MacPherson strut front suspension with progressive-rate front springs and anti-roll bar
- Independent multi-link rear suspension with progressive-rate springs and matched damper calibration
- Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
- Front/rear ventilated disc brakes: 365/360mm diameter
- Front and rear brake calipers in red with VXR logo
Exterior features
- Sports grille and wide lower air intake
- Dark-style LED ???????????????????????????????????afterburner???????????????????????????????? tail lights
- Aero-style vented front wings
- Twin-post rear spoiler
- Projector headlights and front fog lights
- Rear bumper incorporating twin diffusers
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