Vauxhall VXR8

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Vauxhall VXR8
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2008 Vauxhall VXR8
Overview
Manufacturer Holden
Also called HSV ClubSport
HSV GTS
HSV Maloo
Production2007-2017
AssemblyAustralia: Adelaide, South Australia (Elizabeth)
Body and chassis
Class Executive (E)
Body style 4-door sedan
2-door coupé utility
Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Platform GM Zeta
Related Holden Commodore (VE)
Holden Commodore (VF)
HSV ClubSport
HSV GTS
HSV Maloo
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission 6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,915–3,009 mm (114.8–118.5 in)
Length4,966 mm (195.5 in)
5,083 mm (200.1 in) (Maloo)
Width1,898 mm (74.7 in)
Height1,471–1,495 mm (57.9–58.9 in)
Curb weight 1,832 kg (4,039 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Vauxhall Monaro
Vauxhall Omega
Successor Vauxhall Insignia GSi

The Vauxhall VXR8 is a full-size performance car sold by Vauxhall in the United Kingdom from 2007 to 2017. The VXR8 was based on the Holden Special Vehicles ClubSport from 2007 to 2009, and Holden Special Vehicles GTS from 2010 to 2017.

A Vauxhall Maloo was introduced in 2012, based on the Holden Special Vehicles Maloo, with a supercharged variant introduced in 2015.

Overview

The Vauxhall VXR8 was introduced in 2007, based on the E-Series HSV ClubSport R8, initially powered by a 6.0-litre LS2 V8 at 411 bhp (306 kW), later it was upgraded to the 6.2-litre LS3 V8 at 425 bhp (317 kW). [1]

In 2009, the Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst and Bathurst S were introduced, named after the Bathurst 1000 race in Australia. The Bathurst was powered by a LS2 at 425 bhp (317 kW), the Bathurst S was powered by a supercharged LS2 at 552 bhp (412 kW). [2]

The Vauxhall VXR8 GTS was introduced in 2010, based on the HSV GTS. It was offered with a LS3 V8 at 436 bhp (325 kW). [3] [4]

In 2012 the Vauxhall Maloo was introduced, based on the HSV Maloo, with a 6.2-litre LS3 V8 at 425 bhp (317 kW). [5] [6] In 2015 the Vauxhall Maloo LSA was introduced, with a 6.2-litre supercharged LSA V8 at 536 bhp (400 kW). [7]

In 2013, the VXR8 GTS based on the Gen-F HSV GTS was introduced, with a 6.2-litre LSA at 576 bhp (430 kW). [8] In 2017 15 Vauxhall VXR8 GTS-Rs were fitted with a supercharged LSA V8 at 587 bhp (438 kW). [9] [10] In 2017, the VXR8 was discontinued due to the closure of Holden's Australian factories and discontinuation of the HSV GTS. [10]


References

  1. ↑ Barry, Ben. "Vauxhall VXR8 facelift (2008) review". Car . Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  2. ↑ "2008 Vauxhall VXR* Bathurst S Edition". supercars.net. 20 December 2015. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  3. ↑ Hammerton, Ron (16 December 2010). "HSV back in business in UK". GoAuto. John Mellor. Retrieved 17 December 2010.
  4. ↑ Andy Travis (31 May 2012). "VXR8 LS3 6.2 Litre Engine". VXR8.com. Retrieved 2 June 2012.
  5. ↑ Nightengale, Will. "2012 Vauxhall Maloo review". What Car? . Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  6. ↑ "First Drive: Vauxhall Maloo VXR8 – Front Seat Driver". frontseatdriver.co.uk. 4 March 2013. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  7. ↑ "HSV Maloo GTS storms UK - carsales.com.au". carsales.com.au. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  8. ↑ Ramey, Jay. "Vauxhall reveals 576-hp VXR8 GTS sedan". Autoweek . Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  9. ↑ Bovingdon, Jethro (11 June 2022). "Vauxhall VXR8 GTS-R review". Evo . Archived from the original on 1 January 2024.
  10. 1 2 Saunders, Matt. "Vauxhall VXR8 GTS-R 2017 review". Autocar . Retrieved 23 September 2025.
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