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European sourced VXR models were produced and developed by Opel Performance Center, a division of Opel. The VXR8 was produced and developed by Holden Special Vehicles. The VXR brand is closely linked to VX Racing, Vauxhall's British Touring Car Championship team, and the VXR versions of the cars are race track styled models, with high performance capabilities.

History

The VX Racing name was first used in 2003 instead of Vauxhall Motorsport, taking part in the BTCC with cars prepared by Triple 8 Race Engineering. The VXR badge was first launched in the summer of 2004, at the British Motor Show, with enhanced consumer versions of the Monaro and VX220.[1] In 2005, the VXR range included the Astra VXR and subsequently Zafira, Vectra, Corsa, Insignia and Meriva versions.

It was launched following discussions with the Directors (K Grice, P Marshall and N Reed) and several Regional Organisers of the Vauxhall Sports Car Club, at the time the official club for owners and enthusiasts of Vauxhall performance models[2] to replace the GSi branding (which itself replaced the GTE label) which was previously used on top end high performance models.

Shortly after the introduction of the VXR brand, a dedicated website and discussion forum, VXRonline, was set up by the Directors of the Vauxhall Sports Car Club to provide technical assistance, advice, meetings and events for all owners and enthusiasts of the VXR models.

Former VXR models

Corsa (E) VXR

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2015 Vauxhall Corsa VXR
  • Launched 2015
  • 1.6i Turbo 16v engine B16LER (uprated from previous Corsa VXR)
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  • LED running lights and bi xenon headlights
  • VXR exterior and interior styling
  • Twin Remus exhaust
  • 0 to Script error: No such module "convert". in 6.5 seconds
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  • 17" alloys (optional 18")
  • ESP stability control system
  • Koni dampers
  • Traction Control
  • Heavily bolstered Recaro bucket seats and VXR badging
  • Intellilink audio system
  • Onstar
  • 5 second Torque Overboost when fully depressing accelerator pedal

The Corsa VXR Performance Pack adds a Drexler limited slip differential, larger Brembo brakes (330 mm over standard 305 mm) and track grade suspension with retuned Koni dampers.

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2015 Vauxhall Astra GTC VXR

Astra GTC VXR

  • Only available in three door
  • 2.0 litre four cylinder turbo producing Script error: No such module "convert".
  • 19" alloys or 20" forged alloys
  • 0 to Script error: No such module "convert". in 5.9 seconds
  • Six speed manual transmission
  • Recaro front sport seats
  • Unique VXR gear knob, alloy pedals, still plates and flat bottom steering wheel
  • Top speed: Script error: No such module "convert". (electronically limited)
  • Drexler limited slip differential
  • Brembo brakes
  • electro hydraulic power steering

Insignia VXR

  • Available in the styles of the four door saloon, five door liftback, and five door sports tourer estate.
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  • Six speed manual or automatic transmission
  • Haldex all wheel drive
  • 19" wheels (20" forged 7 spoke alloy wheels optional)
  • 0 to Script error: No such module "convert". in 5.6 seconds
  • Interior features include Recaro front sport seats, VXR gear knob, alloy pedals, still plates and flat bottom steering wheel
  • Navi 900 satellite navigation system
  • Top speed: Script error: No such module "convert". (electronically limited) Script error: No such module "convert". (without limiter, i.e. with 'Unlimited' option)

VXR8 Bathurst S The Bathurst S version of the VXR8 became the most powerful ever Vauxhall to be offered, when it was launched in 2009.[3]

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  • Electrically adjustable leather covered sports front seats
  • Traction Control System (TCS)
  • Six disc in dash CD player. MP3 compatible and Bluetooth, with 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
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VXR220 (2004–2005)

The VXR220 is a limited edition version of the Lotus Elise based Vauxhall VX220, with a small production run of 65 vehicles. It was powered by a four-cylinder 2.0i turbo 16v engine producing Script error: No such module "convert". at 6300 rpm and Script error: No such module "convert". of torque at 4800 rpm.[4] It could accelerate from 0-Script error: No such module "convert". in 4.2 seconds and reach a top speed of Script error: No such module "convert"..[5]

The VXR220 was fitted with five spoke Speedline satin black alloy wheels with 195/50R16 Yokohama A048R LTS tyres at the front and 225/45R17 Yokohama A048R LTS tyres at the back and uprated brakes with 288 mm discs.

Monaro VXR (2005–2007)
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Vauxhall Monaro VXR

The Monaro VXR is a rebadged HSV GTO[6] with a six-litre V8 engine producing Script error: No such module "convert". at 6000 rpm and Script error: No such module "convert". of torque. It could accelerate from 0-Script error: No such module "convert". in 5.3 seconds and reach a top speed of Script error: No such module "convert"..

The Monaro featured a different grille, wide lower air intake and bonnet scoops, side sills with 'shark gills' and unique Script error: No such module "convert". alloy wheels and VXR branded brake calipers on later build numbers. It was replaced by the four door VXR8, also from Holden.

Astra VXR (2005–2011)

The original hot hatch Astra VXR was announced in January 2005, and went on sale in the summer of 2005.[7] Based on the Vauxhall Astra Mark 5, it was fitted with a 2.0i turbo 16V engine (Z20LEH) producing Script error: No such module "convert"..

It could accelerate 0 to Script error: No such module "convert". in 6.2 seconds and reach a top speed of Script error: No such module "convert".. Externally, it was different from the standard Astra with a central trapezoidal rear exhaust, 18" six spoke alloy wheels with 225/40R18 tyres (optional 19" ten spoke wheels), lowered and uprated suspension and VXR front fog lamps and other external styling including spoiler.

Corsa VXR

Launched mid April 2007

  • 1.6i Turbo 16v engine A16LER (Z16LER <2010)
  • Light weight body panels
  • 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 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.8 seconds
  • Top speed of Script error: No such module "convert".
  • 17" alloys (optional 18")
  • ESP stability control system
  • Traction Control
  • Heavily bolstered Recaro bucket seats and VXR badging
  • MP3 compatible sound system
  • Five second Torque Overboost when fully depressing accelerator pedal

The Corsa VXR Nurburgring Edition, released in 2011, features a reworked version of the VXR's 1.6 litre turbo engine, as well as a sports exhaust and a modified turbocharger system.

Zafira VXR (2005–2010)

The seven seat Zafira VXR compact MPV was launched at the end of 2005, and sharing the same turbocharged 2.0 four cylinder engine of the Astra VXR,[8] producing Script error: No such module "convert".. It could accelerate 0 to Script error: No such module "convert". 7.2 seconds and reach a top speed of Script error: No such module "convert".. It could be identified by the VXR bodykit, twin trapezoidal rear exhausts and 18" alloy wheels. It was claimed as the fastest MPV in production

Vectra VXR (2005–2009)

The Vectra VXR was available in both hatchback and estate versions, fitted with 2.8i 24v V6 turbo engine and was based on the Opel Vectra OPC. Originally launched in December 2005, it produced Script error: No such module "convert".[9] and after the facelift of 2007, the output increased to Script error: No such module "convert"..

This post 2007 version could accelerate from 0 to Script error: No such module "convert". in 6.1 seconds for the hatchback, 6.3 seconds for the estate, and had a claimed top speed of Script error: No such module "convert". (hatchback),[10] Script error: No such module "convert". (estate). The Vectra was equipped with 18" five spoke alloy wheels with 225/45R18 tyres (optional 19" ten spoke wheels) and upgraded brakes (345 mm discs on front wheels, 292 mm on rear wheels). It was replaced by the Insignia VXR.

Meriva VXR (2006–2009)

The Meriva VXR is an unusual sporting version of the Vauxhall Meriva mini MPV. Fitted with a 1.6 turbo 16V engine producing Script error: No such module "convert"., it could reach a top speed of Script error: No such module "convert". and accelerate to Script error: No such module "convert". in 7.9 seconds.[11] It was equipped with 17" six spoke alloy wheels and brakes of 308 mm front discs, 264 mm rear discs.

See also

References

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