VXR
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VXR is the branding for the high-performance models in many of Vauxhall's car range. It replaces the previous GSi branding which was previously used on top-end models.
The VXR brand is closely linked to VX Racing, Vauxhalls BTCC team, and the VXR versions of the cars are track-oriented models with high performance capabilities.
The VXR range started with the limited edition VXR220 (a modified Vauxhall VX220 Turbo), and was then followed by the Monaro VXR. It has since been joined by the Astra VXR in October 2005, and subsequently Zafira, Vectra and Meriva versions. The VXR range is expected to include one of each of most of the Vauxhall range, the exceptions likely to only be the Agila, Tigra and Signum.
VXR is currently only used on the models released under the Vauxhall brand (the UK subsidiary of GM), Opel (GMs subsidiary for most of the rest of Europe) use the branding OPC (Opel Performance Center) instead. This is in exception to the HSV brand in Australia which has made a prototype of the Astra VXR, but has not confirmed its release to public sale.
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[edit] VXR220
- 2.0i Turbo 16v engine
- 217 bhp @ 6300rpm
- 210 lb/ft @ 4800rpm
- 0-60mph in 4.2 seconds
- Top speed 155mph
- Five-spoke Speedline satin-black alloy wheels
- 195/45R16 Yokohama A048R tyres at the front
- 225/35R17 Yokohama A048R tyres at the back
- Free flow air filter
- Hybrid turbocharger
- Re-Mapped ECU
- Re-programmed ABS
- Uprated and lowered springs
- Uprated dampers
- Uprated brakes with 288mm discs
Only 65 of these were ever built and each is individually numbered.
[edit] Monaro VXR
(HSV GTO)
- Base price ~£37,000
- 6 litre V8 engine
- 397 bhp @ 6000rpm
- 0-62 mph in 5.2 seconds
- Maximum speed 170mph+
- Sports grille, wide lower air intake and bonnet scoops
- Side sills with 'shark gills'
- Front strut brace
- Unique 19-inch alloy wheels
- VXR branded brake calipers
- Uprated sports suspension
- Drive-by-wire throttle control
- Grooved, ventilated brake discs all round
- VXR sports instruments
- Blaupunkt radio with in-dash CD multichanger and 10 speakers
- Electronic Climate Control (ECC)
[edit] Astra VXR
- Base price ~£19,000
- 2.0i Turbo 16V engine
- 237 bhp
- 0-60 mph in 6.2 seconds
- Maximum speed 152mph
- Insurance group: 17E
- Central trapezoidal rear exhaust
- Uprated turbocharger and fuel injection system
- Revised inlet and exhaust manifolds
- 18" five-spoke alloy wheels with 225/40R18 tyres (optional 19" 10-spoke wheels)
- Lowered and uprated suspension
- VXR front fog lamps and other external styling incl. spoiler
- Recaro part-leather seats
[edit] Vectra VXR
- Available in both Hatchback and Estate versions
- Base price: £24,395 (Hatch) and £25,495 (Estate)
- 2.8i 24v V6 Turbo engine
- 276 bhp
- 0-60 mph in 6.1 seconds (Hatchback), 6.3 seconds (Estate)
- Maximum speed 161mph (Hatchback), 158mph (Estate)
- 18" alloy wheels (optional 19" 10-spoke alloy wheels)
- Improved Interactive Driving System (IDS2) + Continuous Damping Control (CDC) suspension system
- Uprated brakes (345mm discs on front wheels, 292mm on rear wheels)
- Xenon HID headlamps
- Twin trapezoidal rear exhausts
[edit] Zafira VXR
- Base price ~£22,000
- 2.0i Turbo 16V engine
- 237 bhp
- 0-60 mph 7.2 seconds
- Fastest MPV in production
- Maximum speed 144mph
- Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
- Optional IDS+ Continuous Damping Control suspension system
- 18" alloy wheels (19" options)
- Twin trapezoidal rear exhausts
- Uprated brakes (321mm discs on front wheels)
- VXR three-spoke performance steering wheel with VXR logo
- VXR Recaro seat trim
- Security alarm
- Sport switch
- Sports suspension
- CD30 MP3 CD player
- Dark-tinted rear glass
- Front fog lights
[edit] Corsa VXR
- On sale from mid-march 2007
- Price of around £16,000
- 1.6i Turbo 16V engine (Z16LET)
- 190 bhp (192PS)
- Large front air intakes with honeycomb grilles, bulging wheelarches and ground hugging front spoiler
- Rear venturi-style bumper
- Central trapezoidal exhaust
- 0-60mph 6.8secs
- Maximum speed 140mph
- 17 inch alloys (optional 18 inch)
- Bold array of colours
- ESP stability control system
- Heavily bolstered sports seats, carbon fibre trim and VXR badging
- MP3-compatible sound system
[edit] Meriva VXR
- Base price ~£16500
- 1.6i Turbo 16V engine
- 180 bhp
- 0-60mph 7.9 Seconds
- Ins Group: 12E
- Top speed 137 mph
- Brakes: 308mm front discs, 264mm rear discs
- 17" six-spoke alloy wheels
- Recaro sports seats with leather-trimmed side bolsters and lumbar adjustment
- VXR sports front grille and air dam/bumper
- Air-conditioning
- CD 30 MP3 stereo radio/CD with MP3 capability
- Remote control ultrasonic security alarm system
- Unique VXR instrument panel
