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OK, it's not quite the seven-litre, 570bhp V8 we were hoping for, but Vauxhall's hirsute VXR8 has just been given more grunt.
14bhp more grunt, to be exact - up to 425bhp from 411bhp - thanks to a new 6.2-litre V8 engine closely related to the lump out of the Corvette ZR1.
And more grunt means more fastness: the VXR8's 0-60mph time drops below five seconds, while in-gear acceleration is improved, too - it'll now get from 80mph to 100mph in fourth gear in just four seconds. Only on a track, obviously.
Despite the improved performance, the VXR8's consumption and emission figures remain the same. Not green, exactly, but no worse.
The new, butcher VXR8 is on sale now, with prices starting at £35,695. Or 84 quid-per-horsepower, if you prefer.
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jackman46 commented on this article
at 04:01 am on 18 April 2010
Whats stopping Vauxhall from utilizing multivalve technology for the VXR8 Bathurst S? In addition drop in a stronger supercharger! Use fabric seats instead of leather. Use aluminum material for the hood, trunklid and doors and seat frames. No power windows! If they want a good sound system let them use an ipod! Vauxhall should come out with a no-nonsense BATHURST S (limited edition). Im going to sell my Porsche if Vauxhall can come out with this kind of beast! Wadda you think about that?
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