Vauxhall VXR8

[2ndclasscitizen]

L98 and LS2 are very similar both have the potential for higher hp with a simple tune. Im many ways the L98 is the more advanced engine which is capable of DOD and other neat stuu (although turned off). The G8 will have the L78 which should have DOD and or VVT.

The LS2 is capable of those as well, they are features on the Gen4 engine family. The LS2 is designed to be a sports car engine, and it's design, structure and components show that.

[Cotterik]

This, given that the Sti just destroyed itself, is the new Evo rival. Atleast in terms of looks even.

[john14]

HSV Clubsport = win (especially VT Clubsports and this VXR8)

I have seen the VXR8 and I have to say it is a powerful and stunning piece of machinery/car. The engine sound is unbelievable. Just click on 2ndcc's link.

[NSXType-R]

Yes. It's not an LS engine, it's a truck engine. This car has an LS2, same as a 'vette.

Well then I'm sure an engine swap can be easily done then.

[Ferrer]

Well then I'm sure an engine swap can be easily done then.

Why if it has 20bhp more?

[NSXType-R]

I didn't know the exact specifications of each engine.

I told you, I'm no expert at GM cars.

[VtecMini]

I'm quite looking forward to seeing how this sells. I'm not too optimistic, tbh. Be great if it sold well, but I just don't think it will.

That said, if past performance is anything to go by, quite looking forward to buying one used in 3 years for about £8k.

[IWantAnAudiRS6]

I, too, would love for this car to do well. But I have a nasty feeling it won't, judging by the current sales of Audis, BMWs and Mercedes'. Badge snobbery is rife here, and people won't spend £35k on a (superior) Vauxhall/Holden/whatever when they can impress their neighbour of decidedly limited mental acuity with a blue & white propeller. F*ckers.

[clutch-monkey]

I, too, would love for this car to do well. But I have a nasty feeling it won't, judging by the current sales of Audis, BMWs and Mercedes'. Badge snobbery is rife here, and people won't spend £35k on a (superior) Vauxhall/Holden/whatever when they can impress their neighbour of decidedly limited mental acuity with a blue & white propeller. F*ckers.

i'm betting on a lot of people not even knowing it's a vauxhall, which might actually help when they see one and think "what the flying f*ck is that?"
the shock factor should hopefully help it's sales..

[Ferrer]

How did the Monaro do in the UK?

[NSXType-R]

I, too, would love for this car to do well. But I have a nasty feeling it won't, judging by the current sales of Audis, BMWs and Mercedes'. Badge snobbery is rife here, and people won't spend £35k on a (superior) Vauxhall/Holden/whatever when they can impress their neighbour of decidedly limited mental acuity with a blue & white propeller. F*ckers.

I can imagine that. For those who do know about the car though, I'm sure they'd appreciate it more than those who think they do know about the car.

Good product placement could help chug sales along too.

[clutch-monkey]

How did the Monaro do in the UK?

well i think they only imported 200 a year, so they all sold without too much difficulty? i'm not sure.

[monaroCountry]

Vicki from Fifth Gear test drives the Vauxhall VXR8........absolutely loved it!!!!!!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eWQHnYNNbk

[nota]

So this pommie slag reckons we aussies have no finesse eh? All brawn and no brain hmm??

I'll give this snotty bitch some fulking aussie finesse! Like what's the problem with Vicki's mouth? Yeah ok she's out of synch there in the vid, but why the droopy mouth and flapping lips, the slurring and the spittle? We've got to be talking cerebral stroke here (ie damaged brain) or maybe she's just come out of major dental surgery and the anasthesia hasn't worn off yet (ie non-fuctional brawn)

Either way, it's a bit rich of this pretentiously perfect Mz Vicki to lecture us 'colonials' from on high about the refined art of finesse, while she herself is talking out the side of those rubber-girl lips and all the while producing enough spittle literage to out-lubricate Jamie Oliver

[Waugh-terfall]

I, too, would love for this car to do well. But I have a nasty feeling it won't, judging by the current sales of Audis, BMWs and Mercedes'. Badge snobbery is rife here, and people won't spend £35k on a (superior) Vauxhall/Holden/whatever when they can impress their neighbour of decidedly limited mental acuity with a blue & white propeller. F*ckers.

Yeah, asking my Dad about buying one of these he said no becuase it had Vauxhall on it. He'd rather another Audi... I'll try Mum.