Vauxhall VXR8

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Vauxhall VXR8

Manufacturer	General Motors
Also called	HSV Clubsport R8
Production	2008–
Assembly	Clayton, Victoria, Australia
Predecessor	Lotus Carlton
Class	Sports car
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	FR layout
Platform	GM Zeta platform
Engine	6.0 L 420 PS LS2 V8
Wheelbase	114.7 in
Related	Holden VE Commodore Pontiac G8
Similar	Chrysler 300

The Vauxhall VXR8 is the new flagship performance sedan of the British marque that goes on sale in July 2007 as a 2008 model. It was formally unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show, although a press release and website information was made available several days earlier. It is a twin of the Australian HSV E-series Clubsport R8, which in turn is based on the Holden VE Commodore.

The VXR8 is being introduced as a low-volume import following on from the success of the discontinued Vauxhall Monaro VXR, also Australian. The VXR8 is Vauxhall's first executive car since the demise of the Omega in 2003.