Vauxhall VXR8
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| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Also called | HSV Clubsport R8 |
| Production | 2008– |
| Assembly | Clayton, Victoria, Australia |
| Predecessor | Lotus Carlton |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | GM Zeta platform |
| Engine | 6.0 L 420 PS LS2 V8 |
| Wheelbase | 114.7 in |
| Related | Holden VE Commodore Pontiac G8 |
| Similar | Chrysler 300 |
The Vauxhall VXR8 is the new flagship performance sedan of the British marque that goes on sale in July 2007 as a 2008 model. It was formally unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show, although a press release and website information was made available several days earlier. It is a twin of the Australian HSV E-series Clubsport R8, which in turn is based on the Holden VE Commodore.
The VXR8 is being introduced as a low-volume import following on from the success of the discontinued Vauxhall Monaro VXR, also Australian. The VXR8 is Vauxhall's first executive car since the demise of the Omega in 2003.
[edit] External links
- Official VXR website
- Meet Pontiac G8's Cousin: Vauxhall VXR8 -- News On The Vauxhall VXR8
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