New VXR8
New VXR8
Engine
• 6.0 gen4 ls2 v8 petrol (5967cc)
• Maximum power: 417ps (307kw) @ 6000rpm
• Maximum torque: 550nm (405 lb.ft.) @ 4400rpm• Compression ratio: 10.9:1
• Bore/stroke: 101.6mm x 92.0mm• aluminium alloy cylinder block and cylinder heads
• Cast steel roller rocker arms, roller cam followers
• Cross-bolted five main bearings with six bolts per bearing cap
• Large bore stainless steel 63mm exhaust system with quad exit
• High-flow alloy sports tailpipes
Chassis, suspension and brakes
• Variable-ratio power-assisted rack and pinion steering
• Macpherson strut front suspension with progressive-rate front springs and anti-roll bar.
• Fully independent multi-link rear suspension with progressive-rate springs and matched damper calibration
• Electronic stability programme (ESP)
• Front ventilated disc brakes: 365mm diameter
• Rear ventilated disc brakes: 350mm diameter
• Front and rear brake calipers in red with vxr logo
Exterior features
• Sports grille and wide lower air intake
• Dark-style led ‘afterburner' tail lights
• Aero-style vented front wings
• Twin-post rear spoiler
• Projector headlights and front fog lights
• Rear bumper incorporating twin diffusers
This is what you get when you start with a blank canvas and a mission statement to redefine world-class performance saloon design. The all-new Vauxhall VXR8. a thundering 417ps, 6.0 litre V8 motor rockets it to 60mph in just 4.9 seconds. Monstrous disc brakes can stop it from the same speed in just 36 metres and giant alloy wheels hide multi-link independent rear suspension controlled by the best in electronic active safety chassis control. Welcome to a totally new animal. The four-door muscle car. From Vauxhall.
