HSV VXR

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HSV VXR
Manufacturer	Holden Special Vehicles
Production	2007 - Present
Assembly	Clayton, Victoria, Australia
Class	Hatchback
Body style(s)	3-door hatchback
Wheelbase	2614 mm (102.9 in)
Length	4209 mm (165.7 in)
Width	1753 mm (69 in)
Height	1420 mm (55.9 in)
Curb weight	1393 kg (3071 lb)

The HSV VXR is a high performance coupe hatchback manufactured by Opel (engineered by the Opel Performance Centre) in Belgium and re-badged by HSV. The VXR is based on the Holden Astra, but with major performance and technology upgrades such as a 2.0i 16v ECOTEC-4 turbocharged engine which has an output of 177 kW (237 hp) at 5600 rpm. The suspension is heavily modified on the VXR (to separate it from the Astra) it features McPherson struts up the front and a torsion rear beam at the back assisted by an IDS chassis control system. Electronic stability control (ESP), anti-lock brakes (ABS), traction control and 8 airbags are some of the safety systems within this vehicle. The car comes standard with 19-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels and heated leather Recaro sports seats^[1]

[edit] External links

• Official HSV VXR page
• HsvvxR.com - Hsv vxR.com is the online Australian community dedicated to the HSV Astra vxR.

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