VXRacing
VXRacing, commonly known as VXR, is the branding for the high-performance trim specification, for models in many of Vauxhall's car range in the United Kingdom. It replaces the GSi branding (which itself replaced the GTE label) which was previously used on top-end high-performance models. VXR models are produced and developed by Opel Performance Center, a subsidiary of Opel and Holden Special Vehicles, the performance vehicle partner of Holden.
The VXR brand is closely linked to VX Racing, Vauxhalls BTCC team, and the VXR versions of the cars are race track-styled 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 rebadged Holden Monaro VXR. It has since been joined by the Astra VXR in October 2005, and subsequently Zafira, Vectra, Corsa, Insignia and Meriva versions. The VXR range is expected to include most of the current Vauxhall range, the exceptions likely to only be the Agila and Antara.
VXR is currently only used on the models released under the Vauxhall brand. The Astra VXR was marketed in Australia as the HSV VXR by Holden Special Vehicles from 2006 to 2009.
The Corsa VXR Nurburgring Edition, due to be released in May 2011[1] will feature a reworked version of the VXR's 1.6-litre turbo engine as well as a sports exhaust and a modified turbocharger system.
Current VXR models
Corsa VXR
- Launched mid-April 2007
- Price of £18,195
- 1.6i Turbo 16v engine (Z16LER)
- 189 brake horsepower (141 kW)
- Large front air intakes with honeycomb grilles, bulging wheel-arches and ground hugging front spoiler
- Rear venturi-style bumper
- Central trapezoidal exhaust
- 0-62 mph (100 km/h) 6.8secs
- Maximum speed 140 mph (230 km/h)
- 17" alloys (optional 18")
- ESP stability control system
- Traction Control
- Heavily bolstered Recaro bucket seats and VXR badging
- MP3-compatible sound system
- 5 second Torque Overboost when fully depressing accelerator pedal
Insignia VXR
- Available in the styles of the 4-Door Saloon, 5-Door Liftback, and 5-Door Sports Tourer.
- Base price ~£32,290 (Liftback) ~£32,290 (Saloon) and £33,690 (Sports Tourer)
- 2.8 V6 Turbo
- 320 brake horsepower (239 kW)
- 20" Forged 7 spoke alloy wheels
- 0-62 mph (100 km/h) 5.6secs
- 6-speed Manual Transmission.
- Recaro front sport seats.
- Unique VXR gear knob, alloy pedals and still plates.
- Flat-bottom VXR sports steering wheel
- CD 500 satellite navigation system
- Maximum Speed: 155 mph (249 km/h) (electronically limited) 170 mph (270 km/h) (without limiter, i.e. with 'Unlimited' option)
VXR8 Bathurst S (New 4-door Monaro VXR replacement (available with Supercharger kit (costing £7000) as of 9/7/08)
- Base price ~£35,000 (Supercharged version £42000)
- 6.0 litres (366 cu in) V8 or 6.2 litres (378 cu in) V8 in models after 2008
- 565 bhp (421 kW)
- 0 - 60 mph (100 km/h) in 3.2 seconds (manual version)
- Electrically adjustable leather-covered sports front seats
- Adjustable driver and front passenger seat lumber support
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Six-disc in-dash CD player. MP3-compatible
- Eleven speakers including sub-woofers
- Leather-covered sports steering wheel
- Cruise control
- 21" inch hand-smithed g6 twin-spoke alloy wheels
- Aluminium VXR badged pedals
- Bluetooth
- Maximum Speed:201 mph (323 km/h)
Former VXR models
VXR220(2004-5)
- 2.0i Turbo 16v engine
- 220 bhp @ 6300 rpm
- 210 lb·ft (285 N·m) @ 4800 rpm
- 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.2 seconds[2]
- Top speed 153 mph (246 km/h)[3]
- Five-spoke Speedline satin-black alloy wheels
- 195/50R16 Yokohama A048R LTS tyres at the front
- 225/45R17 Yokohama A048R LTS 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 288 mm discs
Only 65 of these were ever built and each is individually numbered.
Monaro VXR(2005-7) (a rebadged HSV GTO)
- Base price ~£37,000
- 6 litre V8 engine
- 400 bhp @ 6000 rpm
- 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 5.2 seconds
- Maximum speed 170 mph (270 km/h)+
- Sports grille, wide lower air intake and bonnet scoops
- Side sills with 'shark gills'
- Front strut brace
- Unique 19-inch (480 mm) 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)
- Replaced by the VXR8
Vectra VXR(2005–09)
- Available in both Hatchback and Estate versions
- Base price: £24,395 (Hatch) and £25,495 (Estate)
- 2.8i 24v V6 Turbo engine
- 280 bhp or 255 bhp (190 kW) in earlier models
- 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.1 seconds (Hatchback), 6.3 seconds (Estate)
- Maximum speed 161 mph (Hatchback), 158 mph (Estate). Later models were restricted to 155 mph
- 18" five-spoke alloy wheels with 225/45R18 tyres (optional 19" 10-spoke wheels)
- Improved Interactive Driving System (IDS2), including Continuous Damping Control (CDC) suspension system
- Upgraded brakes (345 mm discs on front wheels, 292 mm on rear wheels)
- Xenon HID headlamps
- Twin trapezoidal rear exhausts
- Replaced by the Insignia VXR.
Meriva VXR (2006-2009/10)
- Base price ~£16500
- 1.6i Turbo 16V engine
- 180 bhp
- 0-60 mph (97 km/h) 7.9 Seconds
- Ins Group: 12E
- Top speed 137 mph (220 km/h)
- Brakes: 308 mm front discs, 264 mm 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
Astra (Mk5) VXR
- Base price ~£19,420
- 2.0i Turbo 16V engine (Z20LEH)
- 240ps / 236 bhp
- 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.2 seconds
- Maximum speed 152 mph (245 km/h)
- Insurance group: 17E
- Central trapezoidal rear exhaust
- Uprated turbocharger and fuel injection system
- Revised inlet and exhaust manifolds
- 18" six-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
- Main options include - IDS+ Continuous damping control, Adaptive Forward Lighting with xenon bulbs, keyless entry, full leather interior and SATNAV.
Zafira VXR
- Base price ~£22,740
- 2.0i Turbo 16V engine
- 240ps / 237 bhp
- 0-62 mph (100 km/h) 7.2 seconds
- Fastest MPV in production
- Maximum speed 144 mph (232 km/h)
- Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
- IDS+ Continuous Damping Control suspension system
- 18" alloy wheels (19" options)
- Twin trapezoidal rear exhausts
- Uprated brakes (321 mm 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
See also
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