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VXR 8: Performance | Interior | Exterior | Specifications

Get ready. Bigger, better and more exciting than even the legendary Monaro, is the all-new VXR8.



Engine & Power

  • 6.2i V8 petrol (6162cc)
  • Maximum power: 431PS @ 6000rpm
  • Maximum torque: 550Nm (405lb.ft.) @ 4400rpm
  • Compression ratio: 10.9:1
  • Bore/stroke:101.6mm x 92.0mm

Engine & Power

  • Aluminium alloy cylinder block and cylnder 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 borse stainless steel 63mm exhaust system with quad exit high-flow alloy sports tailpipes

Acceleration

  • Accelseration 0-60mph:
  • 4.9 secs (Manual)
  • 5.0 secs (Auto)

Fuel economy - mpg (litres/100km)

    Manual Automatic
• 
Urban driving: 12.7 (22.2) 13.6 (20.8)
• 
Extra-urban driving: 25.4 (11.1) 26.2 (10.8)
• 
Combined figure: 18.6 (15.2) 19.5 (14.5)
• 
CO2 emissions (g/km): 364 345

Transmission

  • Limited-slip differential
  • Six-speed manual gearbox
  • Six-speed automatic transmission optional at extra cost

Wheels & 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 R19 ultra-low profile tyre
  • Specially developed Bridgestone tyres