VXR

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 was previously used on top-end high-performance models.

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 Monaro VXR. It has since been joined by the Astra VXR in October 2005, and subsequently Zafira, Vectra and Meriva versions. The VXR range is expected to include most of the Vauxhall range, the exceptions likely to only be the Agila, Tigra and Signum.

VXR is currently only used on the models released under the Vauxhall brand (the UK subsidiary of General Motors), Opel (GMs subsidiary for most of the rest of [Europe) use the branding OPC (Opel Performance Centre). This is in exception to the HSV brand in Australia which sells the Astra VXR.

VXR220

* 2.0i Turbo 16v engine
* 220 bhp @ 6300 rpm
* @ 4800 rpm
* 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds
* Top speed convert|155|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on
* 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

(a rebadged HSV GTO)
* Base price ~£37,000
* 6 litre V8 engine
* 400 bhp @ 6000 rpm
* 0-62 mph in 5.2 seconds
* Maximum speed convert|170|mi/h|km/h|-1|abbr=on+
* Sports grille, wide lower air intake and bonnet scoops
* Side sills with 'shark gills'
* Front strut brace
* Unique 19-inch 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)
* Superseded by the VXR8

VXR8

(a rebadged HSV Clubsport R8 with a higher spec GTS interior)
* Base price ~£35,000
* 6.0 litre V8
*
* 0 - convert|60|mi/h|km/h|-1|abbr=on in 4.9 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
* 19-inch alloy wheels
* Alloy pedals
* 6-CD Changer
* Bluetooth
* Supercharged version to be released at a later date (~£40,000)

Astra VXR

* Base price ~£19,420
* 2.0i Turbo 16V engine
* 240ps / 237 bhp
* 0-60 mph in 6.2 seconds
* Maximum speed convert|152|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on
* Insurance group: 17E
* Central trapezoidal rear exhaust
* Uprated turbocharger and fuel injection system
* Revised inlet and exhaust manifolds
* 18" five-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.

Vectra VXR

* Available in both Hatchback and Estate versions
* Base price: £24,395 (Hatch) and £25,495 (Estate)
* 2.8i 24v V6 Turbo engine
* 280 bhp
* 0-60 mph in 6.1 seconds (Hatchback), 6.3 seconds (Estate)
* Maximum speed 161 mph (Hatchback), 158 mph (Estate)
* 18" alloy wheels (optional 19" 10-spoke alloy wheels)
* Improved Interactive Driving System (IDS2), including Continuous Damping Control (CDC) suspension system
* Uprated brakes (345 mm discs on front wheels, 292 mm on rear wheels)
* Xenon HID headlamps
* Twin trapezoidal rear exhausts

Zafira VXR

* Base price ~£22,740
* 2.0i Turbo 16V engine
* 240ps / 237bhp bhp
* 0-60 mph 7.2 seconds
* Fastest MPV in production
* Maximum speed convert|144|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on
* Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
* Optional 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

Corsa VXR

* Launched mid-April 2007
* Price of £15,825
* 1.6i Turbo 16v engine (Z16LET)
* 192 bhp
* Large front air intakes with honeycomb grilles, bulging wheelarches and ground hugging front spoiler
* Rear venturi-style bumper
* Central trapezoidal exhaust
* 0-60 mph 6.8secs
* Maximum speed 140mph
* 17 inch alloys (optional 18 inch)
* ESP stability control system
* Heavily bolstered Recaro bucket seats and VXR badging
* MP3-compatible sound system

Meriva VXR

* Base price ~£16500
* 1.6i Turbo 16V engine
* 180 bhp
* 0-60 mph 7.9 Seconds
* Ins Group: 12E
* Top speed convert|137|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on
* 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

External links

* [http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/vxr Vauxhall VXR]
* [http://www.opelperformance.com/ Opel OPC]
* [http://www.vxronline.co.uk/ VXR Online]
* [http://www.vxrperformance.co.uk/ VXR Performance Centre]
* [http://www.vxrs.co.uk/ VXRs]
* [http://www.hsvvxr.com/ HSV VXR]
* [http://www.astraownersnetwork.co.uk/ Astra Owners Network]