424 – 590 bhp
Vauxhall VXR8 (2011 – 2018) Specifications
| Power | 424 – 590 bhp |
|---|---|
| 0 – 60 mph | 4.9 – 5.0 secs |
| Fuel Economy | 18 – 20 mpg |
| Insurance Group | 50 How much to insure? |
| Road Tax | N/A – £600 |
Are VXR8 reliable?
Reliability and Safety Vauxhall only plans to sell 100 VXR8s a year, but there’s no reason to suspect the car won’t be reliable. The tried-and-tested LSA 6.2-litre V8 is used in many US muscle cars, plus the VXR8 is essentially hand-built by Holden’s special HSV division.
What is a VXR8?
The Vauxhall VXR8 GTS-R can lay claim to being its maker’s most powerful road model as well as its last to use a V8 engine. It’s powered by a supercharged 6.2-litre LSA V8 that’s received hardware and software upgrades to produce 587bhp and 546lb ft of torque.
What engine is in a VXR8?
The VXR8 is the successor to both the Vauxhall Monaro VXR and the Vauxhall Omega/Carlton. Initially powered by a 411 bhp (306 kW) Gen IV LS2 6.0 litre V8, from late 2009 it was upgraded to the Gen IV LS3 6.2 litre V8 with 425 bhp (317 kW), shared with the Chevrolet Corvette C6 and the Chevrolet Camaro SS.
How many VXR8 are in the UK?
| 2021 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|
| VAUXHALL MONARO V8 VXR | 218 | 257 |
| VAUXHALL VXR8 | 262 | 277 |
| VAUXHALL VXR8 AUTO | 157 | 164 |
| VAUXHALL VXR8 GTS | 40 | 31 |
What does VXR stand for on a car?
VXR
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| VXR | Vauxhall Racing |
Where are VXR8 made?
Australia
What is it? When Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) calls its latest 576bhp, 546lb ft supercharged, 6.2-litre V8 vehicle, “The most powerful performance production car ever built in Australia”, you can well believe it. It’s badged as the new Vauxhall VXR8 GTS.
How many VXR8 are there?
Only 15 units were made and all of them were sold before they were produced. It was a rare car.
How many Vauxhall VXR8 are left?
| 2021 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| VAUXHALL MONARO V8 VXR | 218 | 234 |
| VAUXHALL VXR8 | 262 | 262 |
| VAUXHALL VXR8 AUTO | 157 | 147 |
| VAUXHALL VXR8 GTS | 40 | 41 |
Why did Vauxhall stop VXR?
The Vauxhall Corsa VXR and Vauxhall Astra VXR are no longer available on Vauxhall’s website, having fallen foul of the latest European emissions limits.
What’s the fastest Vauxhall?
VAUXHALL VXR8 GTS-R is the fastest Vauxhall car ever made and will be driven for the last time at Goodwood Festival of Speed (June 29-July 2nd).
What’s the fastest VXR?
Monstrous Vauxhall VXR8 GTS R is fastest Vauxhall ever made.
What is the VXR8 Bathurst edition?
The VXR8 Bathurst was a special edition developed to celebrate this unique driving experience. The supercharged V8 engine didn’t hang around. Delivering 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds and 50-70 mph in 2.6 seconds (3rd gear). This VXR8 version included fully adjustable Walkinshaw Performance coil-over suspension, which allowed personal ride settings.
What kind of engine does a Vauxhall VXR8 have?
The Vauxhall VXR8 was a performance car marketed by Vauxhall in the United Kingdom based on two different models produced by Holden Special Vehicles: the HSV Clubsport (2007–2009) and HSV GTS (2010–2017). The VXR8 is the successor to both the Monaro VXR and the Vauxhall Omega/Carlton, initially powered by a 411bhp Gen IV LS2 6.0 litre V8.
Why is it called a VXR8 GTS?
They were named for the famous Bathurst race in Australia. In 2013, the VXR8 GTS (based on the HSV GTS Gen-f) was introduced with a 577 bhp (430 kW) supercharged Gen IV 6.2 litre LSA engine, also used in the second generation Cadillac CTS-V and fifth generation Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.
How fast is a Vauxhall Maloo R8?
Delivering 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds and 50-70 mph in 2.6 seconds (3rd gear). This VXR8 version included fully adjustable Walkinshaw Performance coil-over suspension, which allowed personal ride settings. And a Walkinshaw Performance 6 piston front and 4 piston rear braking system. The Vauxhall Maloo R8 LSA was an awesome pickup.
