Vauxhall 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
Engine features
* Aluminium alloy cylinder block and cylinder heads
* Revised engine calibration for improved power and torque
* Sequential fuel injection with coil-per-cylinder distributorless ignition and twin knock control sensors
* 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
Performance (manufacturer's figures)
* Acceleration 0-60mph: 4.9secs (manual)
* 0-60mph: 5.0 secs ( auto )
Fuel economy and emissions mpg (litres/100km)
* Manual - Urban driving: 12.4 (22.
| Extra-urban driving: 25.9 (10.9) | Combined figure: 18.5 (15.3) | CO2 emissions (g/km): 365
* Automatic - Urban driving: 13.7 (20.6) | Extra-urban driving: 26.6 (10.6) | Combined figure: 19.9 (14.2) | CO2 emissions (g/km): 339
Transmission
* Limited-slip differential
* Six-speed manual gearbox
* Six-speed automatic transmission optional at extra cost
* Gear ratios (manual): 1st - 3.01:1, 2nd - 2.07:1, 3rd - 1.43:1, 4th - 1.00:1, 5th - 0.84:1, 6th - 0.57:1, Final drive - 3.70:1
* Gear ratios (auto): 1st - 4.03:1, 2nd - 2.36:1, 3rd - 1.53:1, 4th - 1.15:1, 5th - 0.85:1, 6th - 0.67:1, Final drive - 3.27:1
Steering, 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
* Four piston front and rear calipers in red
Wheels and tyres
* 19-inch ten-spoke alloy wheels
* 245/40 R 19 ultra-low profile front tyres
* 275/35 R 19 ultra-low profile rear tyres
* Full-size spare wheel with 245/40 R 19 ultra-low profile tyre