Both the UK and in Australia have a little more luck with subsidiaries of General Motors. The presentation Vauxhall VXR8 GTS is unequivocal proof of this reality, as though that name is unique to the UK market, in Australia there is a twin with similar specifications under the name HSV GTS or the most spectacular yet HSV GTS Maloo with bodywork UTE . Anyway, in UK are in luck to meet the arrival of an explosive cocktail with the best of GM shaped saloon and with serious intentions to stand up to AMG BMW Motorsport and quattro GmbH.
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Vauxhall is, broadly speaking, our Opel on this side of the Channel . That said, General Motors seems to care more carefully to petrolheads on that side. Vauxhall certainly admits that the public of the new Vauxhall VXR8 GTS is small, but it exists, and it is impossible to ignore that reality and ignore the idea of launching a model halo like this high-performance sedan. Needless to say, the British car culture is much higher than in other European countries, while counting with laws and regulations that make it easier for manufacturers and GM give the green light to these follies.
With all this, Vauxhall offers a model created specifically for the Australian market under the Holden brand, and tuned for high performance division HSV . Based on the best developments and designs of General Motors, the main protagonist is a propeller of 6.2 liters V8 Supercharged (LSA) 583 CV Power Maximum and 740 Nm torque. This engine is the same as installing the Cadillac CTS -V or still more respectable Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 . Best of all is that Vauxhall opted for a classic concept, allowing customers to choose between a manual six relationships automatic transmission or the same number of relationships. The benefits speak of a 0-96 km / h in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of self-limited 250 km / h.
The enhancements in this release also include an limited slip differential to the rear, accompanied by a torque vector control to hold off that back. It has also revised the suspension equipment and installed a new brake system with 390 mm scratched discs for the front axle and 372 millimeters on the rear axle. The brake calipers now become fixed with 6 pistons for the front discs. Pneumatic equipment is signed by Continental ContiSport Contact 5P with 255/35 tires R20 on the forehand and 275/35 R20 on the hindquarters.
Vauxhall seems to have no fear of reproach with BMW Mercedes and Audi, is that British manufacturer sees something different in your bet that certain customers will value . A very specific appearance and performance that will delight those looking for something more than character reactions and spirit, not to mention the concept already extinct in other manufacturers to combine a V8 engine with a manual gearbox.
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