Vauxhall VXR8: In Detail

 Vauxhall VXR8: In Detail
Vauxhall VXR8

Thunder from Down Under

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Specifications

Engine

6.0 GEN4 LS2 V8 petrol

Capacity

5,967cc

Maximum power

417PS (307kW) @ 6,000rpm

Maximum torque

550Nm (405 lb ft) @ 4,400rpm

Compression ratio

10.9:1

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)

Gear ratios (manual)


Gear ratios (auto)


1st

3.01:1

1st

4.03:1

2nd

2.07:1

2nd

2.36:1

3rd

1.43:1

3rd

1.53:1

4th

1.00:1

4th

1.15:1

5th

0.84:1

5th

0.85:1

6th

0.57:1

6th

0.67:1

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)


Manual

Automatic

Urban driving

12.4 (22.8)

13.7 (20.6)

Extra-urban driving

25.9 (10.9)

26.6 (10.6)

Combined figure

18.5 (15.3)

19.9 (14.2)

CO2 emissions (g/km)

365

339

Body and dimensions

Length mm (inches)

4,941 (194.5)

Height mm (inches)

1,468 (57.8)

Width incl. mirrors mm (inches)

2,174 (85.6)

Luggage capacity

496 litres (17.5 cu ft)

Kerbweight

1,831 (manual); 1,850 (auto)

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
Source: Vauxhall

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Cool site.
October 24, 2009 3:07 am