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The twin scroll (divided inlet) turbocharger, used on the Vectra VXR, is designed to respond faster and produce boost quicker than a conventional single scroll turbo of the same size. Inlet air The differences between twin and single scroll turbochargers start at the exhaust manifold, which effectively is divided into two individual paths to the turbo. The reason behind this is to separate the cylinders whose cycles interfere with each To Exhaust

other and therefore make the best use of the exhaust pulse energy emanating from Technology explained each one. On a single scroll turbo some of the pulse energy from the exhaust stroke of a cylinder can be lost if it enters the adjacent cylinder, but the twin scroll system alleviates this problem.

The turbine housing is divided into two halves internally, each of which is fed by half of the cylinders. Gas flow is improved and more energy is used to directly power the turbo, which improves efficiency. Within the body of the turbo, the turbine wheel is made from a special high-grade steel alloy, commonly used in the turbocharged engines of world championship rally cars, which is resistant to erosion, cracking and creeping under high temperatures and centrifugal forces. Exhaust gas, from exhaust manifold

Sports suspension

It could be argued that creating a sports suspension system is relatively easy: simply fit some uprated springs, dampers and, possibly, anti-roll bars and it’s ready. There are plenty of aftermarket kits available, after all. But for VXR we wanted to go a few steps beyond.

VXR models feature all of the above, naturally, but we’ve incorporated a number of extra suspension and steering revisions that separate them from other sports models in the Vauxhall range. Features such as stronger, low-friction anti-roll bar mounts and drop links, which allow the anti-roll bars to work at peak efficiency at all times, rebound stop springs within the dampers, designed to reduce traction-robbing pitch from the chassis, and revised steering geometry, which gives drivers increased feedback and allows them to more accurately judge grip levels.

In addition to the considerable chassis work on the UK’s unique road surfaces, much 51 of the development of the VXR range was carried out at the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany, the ultimate test of chassis performance. Manuel Reuter, twice winner of the Le Mans 24-hour race, was on the test team and his vast experience contributed to the final set-up of the cars.

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NEW LIMITS Astra VXR 14

Meriva VXR 20

Zafira VXR 26

Vectra VXR 32

This is extra-sensory stimulation. VXR8 40

Cars with soul and power to make Colours and trims 46 you feel alive, electrified and inspired. VXR features and options 48 A range of driver-focused, performance

machines for the road, born on the track. VXR Performance Centre 49

Technology explained 50

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Advances in automotive technology have diluted the modern driving experience to the point where many of today’s ‘performance’ cars have become soul-less and uncommunicative. You feel like you’re not actually driving. You feel like you’re being driven: you feel disconnected.

VXR changes all that. VXR is here to reconnect the driver to the road – not with a wire, but with a heartbeat. There’s now a range of six VXR models, every one a focused performance machine, the kind you want to be driving if you like to get up in the night for a blast, just for the hell of it. If you are that type of person, then you’ve got VXR in your blood. You just might not know it yet. 6

TT1807618076 VXRVXR 20082008 ED2ED2 0607.indd0607.indd Sec1:6-Sec1:7Sec1:6-Sec1:7 225/3/085/3/08 09:36:3709:36:37 VXR takes the experience, knowledge and passion gained from racing As defending Driver and Manufacturer title holders, we’ll be all-out to and crystallises it into a range of high performance road cars. maintain this unrivalled record throughout the 2008 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) season. With hot new Vectra Hatchback A VXR driver has a complete visceral experience with the car. They feel it, race cars, piloted by defending Driver’s Champion Fabrizio Giovanardi, see it, hear it. And the VXR communicates precisely how much grip is left, double ex-champion, Matt Neal and proven BTCC race winner Tom allowing the driver to balance the car with exact, measured, controlled Onslow-Cole, VXRacing will prove very hard to beat. responses. It takes commitment, expertise and depth of resource to create cars like this and VXR is an important part of GM’s global The engineers who develop VXR cars live, breathe and sleep performance family. From HSV in Australia to OPC in Germany, together performance cars. They know how to utilise the latest advances in with consultants Lotus and the Triple Eight racing team, it’s a family that automotive technology in a way that won’t detach the driver from the has created some of the world’s finest driver’s cars; the family who go essential buzz of performance driving. They’re the kind of people you racing – and win. want developing your next performance car. Iconic performance and racing cars are part of Vauxhall’s heritage and VXR is the latest strand Vauxhall is the most successful manufacturer of the modern era of BTCC, to this DNA. accumulating an incredible 111 race wins. Since first entering the BTCC in 1989, Vauxhall’s works teams have won no less than 18 titles. VXR. The heart and soul of performance.

THE DEVELOPMENT OF ROAD LEGAL VXR CARS WAS BORN OUT OF THE KNOWLEDGE, EXPERTISE AND SUCCESS WE HAVE GAINED THROUGH THE VXRACING TEAM. Stuart Harris – VXR brand manager CORSA VXR

It’s fast. It’s fun. It’s Corsa VXR. With 192PS and 260+Nm of torque. Or enough to push this lightweight three-door from 0-60mph in 6.8 seconds. Add a lowered and uprated chassis with Electronic Stability Programme, Traction Control and huge disc brakes all round and it clearly means business. Driver focused and spectator friendly. You know the form. Point and shoot.

18-inch alloy wheels and two-coat pearlescent paint optional at extra cost.

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7 0 / 8 / 11/8/07 13:51:29 Corsa VXR’s VXR’s Corsa Design theme. electrically heated door mirrors, front front mirrors, door heated electrically exit and centre surrounds light fog a unique share all tailpipe exhaust design theme. triangular

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6.8 alloy wheel, is standard on Corsa VXR on Corsa wheel, is standard alloy tyres. profile ultra-low R 17 with 215/45 a little something fancy And if you 18-inch optional the about how wilder, with 225/35 R 18 ultra-low V-spoke Serious performance tyres? profile one package. in all impact and visual > VXR front fog lights with alloy-effect surround alloy-effect with lights fog front VXR > mirrors twin-arm door VXR > Unique sills VXR side > diffuser incorporating bumper VXR rear > tailpipe exhaust exit centre VXR triangular > spoiler roof VXR rear > Exterior features Exterior dam/bumper and air grille sports honeycomb VXR front > see page 50 page see

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d emissions: 190g/km emissions: d 2 n i . 5 5th – 0.88:1, 6th – 0.74:1, Final drive – 4.18:1 Final 6th – 0.74:1, 5th – 0.88:1, profile tyres optional at extra cost (illustrated far right) far (illustrated cost extra at optional tyres profile 2 - Suspension and brakes VXR sports suspension and uprated > Lowered > Rear disc brakes: 264mm diameter 264mm diameter disc brakes: > Rear > Acceleration 0-60mph: 6.8secs Acceleration > and emissions economy Fuel > Urban driving: 26.9 (10.5) driving: 44.1 (6.4) > Extra-urban 35.8 (7.9) figure: > Combined > CO Transmission gearbox manual > Six-speed 4th – 1.07:1, – 1.48:1, 3rd – 2.16:1, 2nd – 3.82:1, 1st ratios: Gear > Performance 140mph> Maximum speed: Compression ratio: 8.8:1 ratio: Compression x 81.5mm 79.0mm Bore/stroke: manifold exhaust into integrated Turbocharger > > Intercooler valves exhaust > Sodium-filled function. overboost with turbo five seconds 260+Nm for to *Increased Corsa VXR specification and equipment highlights: highlights: and equipment specification VXR Corsa Engine (1598cc) Turbo ECOTEC-4 16v 1.6i (141kW) @ 5850rpm 192PS Maximum power: lb.ft.) @ 1980-5850rpm 230Nm* (170 Maximum torque: > Switchable Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) including traction control traction including (ESP) Programme Stability Electronic Switchable > 308mm diameter disc brakes: ventilated > Front > 17-inch Y-design alloy wheels with 215/45 R 17 ultra-low profile tyres profile ultra-low R 17 with 215/45 wheels Y-design alloy > 17-inch R 18 ultra-low and 225/35 inner with anthracite wheels alloy V-spoke 18-inch > wheel of spare in lieu kit inflation tyre with emergency supplied Car > > Front and rear brake calipers in blue calipers brake and rear > Front and tyres Wheels C B

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Whichever way you look at it, Corsa VXR doesn’t hang around. The lightweight 1.6 litre turbo puts out 192PS and the software controlled overboost increases max torque to 260+Nm for safer overtaking. No worries in the chassis department either. With lowered sports suspension, bigger brakes and switchable Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) with traction control – it’s all designed for rapid, safe progress.

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7 0 / 1 1 / 0 220/11/07 09:49:25 Corsa VXR comes withVXR comes Corsa Recaro seats. seats. Recaro height-adjustable, ‘shell-backed’ Recaro Recaro ‘shell-backed’ height-adjustable, in you keep to seats VXR sports front quick. when the going gets a little place the support need you just They provide And they look it. need you where right too. awesome pretty 3 1 : 1 c e S - 2 1 : 1 c e S

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> Alloy pedals Corsa VXR > VXR alloy-effect door sill covers > CD 30 stereo radio/CD with MP3 format > Auxiliary-in socket > Remote control security alarm system > Air conditioning > Cruise control > Trip computer

Insurance group (ABI recommended) > 20 Group rating – 16D > 50 Group rating – 32D

VXR facia. Think of it as VXR mission control. This is where it all happens if you’re a Corsa VXR driver. Black sports instruments with translucent rings and red highlights. Piano black centre console with quality CD 30 MP3 audio and auxiliary-in socket. Illuminated translucent switches. Cruise control. Trip computer. And you.

VXR steering wheel. You don’t stick VXR detailing. The Corsa VXR any old wheel on a car like Corsa VXR. interior is packed with VXR-specific This three-spoke is trimmed in black details. A leather-trimmed gear knob leather with silver stitching and the audio with VXR logo takes charge of the remote controls in cool piano black six-speed gearbox. There are alloy 13 panels. It’s flat-bottomed too and has a sports pedals, and VXR-logo floor VXR logo mounted in its own alloy trim. mats and sill plates. Now that’s worth getting your hands on. 14

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Let’s get straight to the point. No ifs or buts. Astra VXR is Vauxhall’s hottest hatch... ever. Think 240PS and 320Nm with 0-60mph in 6.2 seconds. Think 2.0i 16v Turbo, six-speed gearbox and the low, flat ride of a genuine performance car. And on top of all that – drop-dead styling that went straight from concept car to showroom without any compromise. If you’ve got buttons, Astra VXR will press them. Hard.

19-inch alloy wheels optional at extra cost.

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7 0 / 8 / 11/8/07 13:52:13 The 18-inch six- Alloy Alloy wheels. spoke alloy wheel (left) is standard for for (left) is standard wheel alloy spoke R 18 ultra-low VXR, with 225/40 Astra multi-spoke The 19-inch tyres. profile 235/35 and inner with anthracite alloys optional right) are (illustrated R 19 tyres cost. extra at SECS SECS 0-60MPH apezoidal centre exit exhaust exhaust exit centre apezoidal Unique VXR centre exit exhaust. exhaust. exit VXR centre Unique 6.2 – tuned for sound optimisation for – tuned > VXR front fog lights fog front VXR > trim B-pillar fibre-effect > Carbon spoiler VXR roof > sills VXR side > bumper VXR rear > tailpipe exhaust exit centre VXR trapezoidal > Exterior Exterior features dam/bumper and air grille sports honeycomb VXR front > The tr optimization. sound for is tuned tailpipe see page 50 page see see page 51 page see

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d d n i . 5 damping control optional at extra cost extra at optional damping control cost extra at optional tyres profile ultra-low 5th – 0.88:1, 6th – 0.74:1, Final drive – 3.83:1 Final 6th – 0.74:1, 5th – 0.88:1, 2 - > Car supplied with emergency tyre inflation kit in lieu of spare wheel of spare in lieu inflation kit tyre with emergency supplied > Car > Front and rear brake calipers in blue calipers brake and rear > Front with continuous (IDS-plus) Driving System Interactive > and tyres Wheels tyres profile R 18 ultra-low with 225/40 wheels alloy > 18-inch six-spoke and 235/35 R 19 inner with anthracite wheels alloy 19-inch multi-spoke > > Urban driving: 21.7 (13.0) > Urban driving: 21.7 (7.0) 40.4 driving: > Extra-urban (9.2) 30.7 figure: > Combined > CO Performance 152mph > Maximum speed: 0-60mph: 6.2secs Acceleration > and emissions economy Fuel Compression ratio: 8.8:1 ratio: Compression 86.0mm x 86.0mm Bore/stroke: manifolds and exhaust inlet > Performance system injection and fuel turbocharger > Uprated Transmission gearbox manual > Six-speed 4th – 1.07:1, – 1.48:1, 3rd – 2.16:1, 2nd – 3.82:1, 1st ratios: Gear > Astra VXR specification and equipment highlights: equipment and specification VXR Astra Engine (1998cc) Turbo 2.0i 16v ECOTEC-4 @ 5600rpm (176kW) 240PS Maximum power: 320Nm (236 lb.ft.) @ 2400-5000rpm Maximum torque: > Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) Programme Stability > Electronic 321mm diameter disc brakes: ventilated > Front diameter 278mm disc brakes: > Rear Chassis, suspension and brakes Chassis, VXR sports suspension and uprated > Lowered C B

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It looks the part because it is the genuine article. Two stylish alloy wheel designs to choose from fitted with ultra-low profile tyres, huge ventilated brake discs and low sports-tuned suspension. As Autocar said “when the VXR bites the tarmac, it draws blood.” It just shouts ‘racing car’ with every glance you take. It’s the car you’ve been waiting for, built for the moments you live for, when it’s just you, the road and VXR.

19-inch alloy wheels, Adaptive Forward Lighting and two-coat pearlescent paint optional at extra cost. “IT’S GOT THE LOOKS, AND ITS EXHILARATING WILD SIDE AND SHEER PACE MAKE MOST OF ITS RIVALS FEEL A BIT STEADY IN COMPARISON.”

EVO MAGAZINE – JULY 2007 Astra VXR

Exclusive VXR trim. Figure-hugging Recaro sports front seats with leather- trimmed side bolsters are only the start. Drive an Astra VXR and you know you’re in something special – the VXR alloy-effect door sill covers are the first clue. The steering wheel, gear knob, instruments, matt chrome-effect door inserts – they’re all special to Astra VXR. But there’s more to it than that. This is a light and spacious personal space, designed to help you focus on the job in hand. Because at the end of the day, driving is what Astra VXR is all about. 18

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> Matt chrome-effect inserts on doors Astra VXR > Trip computer > Keyless entry and start > Remote control ultrasonic security alarm system > Alloy pedals > VXR alloy-effect door sill covers > Air conditioning

Insurance group (ABI recommended) > 20 Group rating – 17E > 50 Group rating – 34E

Driver information. Accurate driver information is even more important in a VXR. So the unique Astra VXR instrument panel features an advanced stepper motor speedometer and tachometer, both with unique, high visibility red accents. There’s also a multi-function trip computer – the complete driver information system covering fuel consumption, distance travelled and more. Best of all, it’s all controlled remotely from the steering wheel, as is the standard CD 30 MP3 stereo radio/CD player (or optional CD 70 unit with Sat Nav), with MP3 format. In addition a new auxiliary-in socket means you can play tracks direct from your personal MP3 player.

VXR detailing. Astra VXR has a six-speed, close-ratio manual gearbox – with swift changes via a leather-covered gear knob with a special VXR logo. Alloy pedals are also standard adding a further 19 sporting accent to the Astra cockpit. MERIVA VXR

Who said serious performance and family-style practicality don’t mix? Quite simply, this is the clever and versatile MPV for anyone who loves driving. Check out the unique VXR styling. Lowered and uprated sports suspension. Not to mention the sensational, turbocharged 180PS 1.6i 16v engine. Truth is, you won’t find a more rapid car in this class. But then, with Meriva VXR, that’s only half the story.

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d d n i . 3 5th – 0.88:1, 6th – 0.74:1, Final drive – 3.94:1 Final 6th – 0.74:1, 5th – 0.88:1, 2 Suspension and brakes VXR sports suspension and uprated > Lowered > Acceleration 0-60mph: 7.9secs Acceleration > and emissions economy Fuel (10.4) > Urban driving: 27.2 (7.8) 36.2 figure: > Combined driving: 44.8 (6.3) > Extra-urban > CO Transmission gearbox manual > Six-speed 4th – 1.07:1, – 1.48:1, 3rd 2nd – 2.16:1, – 3.50:1, 1st ratios: Gear > Performance 137mph > Maximum speed: Compression ratio: 8.8:1 ratio: Compression x 81.5mm 79.0mm Bore/stroke: manifold exhaust into integrated Turbocharger > > Intercooler valves exhaust > Sodium-filled function. overboost with turbo five seconds 260Nm for to *Increased Meriva VXR specification and equipment highlights: and equipment specification VXR Meriva Engine (1598cc) Turbo 16v ECOTEC-4 1.6i (132kW) 180PS @ 5500rpm Max. power: lb.ft.) @ 2200-5500rpm 230Nm* (170 Max. torque: > Car supplied with emergency tyre inflation kit in lieu of spare wheel of spare in lieu inflation kit tyre with emergency supplied > Car > Front and rear brake calipers in blue calipers brake and rear > Front and tyres Wheels wheels alloy six-spoke > 17-inch tyres profile ultra-low R 17 > 205/45 > Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) including traction control traction including (ESP) Programme Stability > Electronic 308mm diameter disc brakes: ventilated > Front > Rear disc brakes: 264mm diameter 264mm diameter disc brakes: > Rear 2 2

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As a turbo powered, compact family-friendly MPV, Meriva VXR is a very special car. With its turbocharger overboost function, the 180PS 1.6i 16v engine can increase peak torque to 260Nm for up to five seconds, just when you need it most. But when you’re revelling in the support of those Recaro seats and the responsiveness of that lowered sports chassis, those five-second bursts may happen more frequently than you anticipate. Meriva VXR. It only deals in ultimates.

Two-coat pearlescent paint optional at extra cost. “POINTLESS? ON THE CONTRARY, I FOUND THE JUXTAPOSITION OF MPV LOOKS AND HOT-HATCHBACK DYNAMICS RIOTOUSLY ENTERTAINING. IT MIGHT BE AN UNLIKELY IDEA, BUT IT’S A HECK OF A GOOD ONE.”

THE INDEPENDENT – FEBRUARY 2006 Meriva VXR

Maximum comfort. If you’re relaxed at the wheel, you can concentrate on the road ahead. The Recaro sports front seats with leather-trimmed side bolsters not only hold you in, they help you stay comfortable, with both height and lumbar adjustment. The steering column is tiltable too.

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Having a family didn’t stop you having a life. You still ride, play, ski or whatever it is that sets you free. And you still want to drive, not just travel. What you need is a seven-seat performance car. Cue Zafira VXR. Same compact MPV format. But a whole new shape. And a whole new attitude. No other MPV looks this good. And no surprise, this is one of the quickest production MPVs ever made. Enough said?

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Excuses. A word that doesn’t figure in the Zafira VXR vocabulary. Make no mistake, this VXR features all the innovation you’ve come to expect from a Zafira with added testosterone. Like serious style, a six-speed gearbox, 18-inch alloy wheels and lowered sports suspension. Then there’s that 2.0i 16v turbocharged engine. The same 240PS, 320Nm unit that you’ll find in Astra VXR, Vauxhall’s hottest ever hot hatch. The Zafira VXR. Expect no excuses.

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7. 2 Exterior Exterior features dam/bumper and air grille sportsVXR honeycomb front > lights fog front VXR > bumper and rear VXR side sills > tailpipes exhaust trapezoidal chrome branch VXR dual > sound optimisation for – tuned spoiler roof VXR rear > on every Zafira VXR, fitted snugly into snugly VXR, fitted Zafira on every dam/bumper. air VXR front the special side grille, sportsThe honeycomb front are spoiler and roof bumper rear sills, features. VXR-specific styling more see page 50 see see page 51 see see page 50 see -plus) see page 50 see 2 emissions: 230g/km emissions: 2 mpg (litres/100km) -plus (IDS -plus 2 (manufacturer’s figures) (manufacturer’s 5th – 0.88:1, 6th – 0.74:1, Final drive – 3.94:1 Final 6th – 0.74:1, 5th – 0.88:1, with Continuous Damping Control (CDC) Damping Control with Continuous (illustrated left) (illustrated right) (illustrated cost extra at optional tyres profile ultra-low > Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) Programme Stability > Electronic Driving System Interactive > > Acceleration 0-60mph: 7.2secs Acceleration > and emissions economy Fuel (13.4) > Urban driving: 21.1 (9.6) 29.4 figure: > Combined driving: 38.2 (7.4) > Extra-urban > CO 321mm diameter disc brakes: ventilated > Front Zafira VXR specification and equipment highlights: and equipment specification VXR Zafira Engine (1998cc) Turbo 2.0i 16v ECOTEC-4 @ 5600rpm (176kW) 240PS Maximum power: 320Nm (236 lb.ft.) 2400-5000rpm @ Maximum torque: 8.8:1 ratio: Compression 86.0mm x 86.0mm Bore/stroke: injection system and fuel turbocharger > Uprated manifolds and exhaust inlet > Performance Transmission gearbox manual > Six-speed 4th – 1.07:1, – 1.48:1, 3rd 2nd – 2.16:1, – 3.82:1, 1st ratios: Gear > Performance 144mph > Maximum speed: Chassis, suspension and brakes suspension Chassis, VXR sports suspension and uprated > Lowered in blue calipers brake and rear > Front and tyres Wheels tyres profile ultra-low R 18 with 225/40 wheels alloy 18-inch six-spoke > and 235/35 R 19 inner with anthracite wheels alloy 19-inch multi-spoke > wheel of spare in lieu kit inflation tyre with emergency supplied > Car > Rear disc brakes: 278mm diameter diameter 278mm disc brakes: > Rear Interior features > Recaro sports front seats with leather-trimmed side bolsters > Driver’s and front passenger’s front and side-impact airbags > Curtain airbags for front and second-row seating > Three-spoke leather-covered sports steering wheel with VXR logo > Unique VXR instrument panel with stepper motor speedometer and tachometer > Unique VXR gear knob and floor mats > Active-safety front seat head restraints > Air conditioning

Zafira VXR > CD 30 stereo radio/CD with MP3 format > Auxiliary-in socket > Piano black centre console > VXR matt chrome-effect inserts on facia and doors > Trip computer > Keyless entry and start > VXR alloy-effect door sill covers > Alloy pedals > Remote control ultrasonic security alarm system

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Flex7® seating. With Zafira’s innovative Flex7® seating system, you can transform your VXR from a two-seater, high capacity carry-all into a spacious, seven-seater people carrier – and back – in seconds. When you’re not using the third row seats, they can be folded flush with the load floor. So there’s no need to remove them completely to free up luggage space. Both seats also fold separately, so you can accommodate six occupants plus a large item of luggage.

VXR features. The Zafira VXR interior provides plenty of reminders that you’re at the wheel of one of the hottest MPVs around. There’s alloy pedals and 30 matt chrome-effect facia and door inserts, unique VXR gear knob, floor mats and alloy-effect door sill covers, and a leather- covered VXR sports steering wheel.

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AUTOCAR – SEPTEMBER 2005 Zafira VXR

VXR comfort. Zafira VXR adds a huge dose of driver excitement – without losing one ounce of what makes Zafira such a brilliant people carrier. It’s light and spacious, comfortable and clever – whether you’re in the multi-adjustable Recaro sports front seats or the hugely versatile rear ones.

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Unique VXR body styling… powerful 280PS 2.8i V6 24v Turbo engine… 0-60 in just 6.1 seconds (manual hatchback)… dual-processor Continuous Damping Control. Few other mid-range five-seat hatchbacks, or estates for that matter, have such stunning performance credentials. And now there’s even an automatic model. But then Vectra VXR is not about following convention. Put simply, it’s the best Vectra yet!

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There’s no doubting the Vectra VXR’s looks. But let’s get under the skin. The 2.8i V6 comes with variable valve timing and a twin-scroll turbo for lightning response and heavyweight torque. 355Nm maximum – enough to propel this VXR from 50 to 70mph in around 7.6 seconds – in fifth gear*. Instant punch, always there when you need it most.

19-inch alloy wheels and two-coat pearlescent paint optional at extra cost.

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7 0 / 1 1 / 0 220/11/07 10:33:44 The Vectra VXR The Vectra Body styling. body styling package includes a rear includes package body styling a models, or hatchback for spoiler lip the highly versatile for spoiler roof rear front VXR-specific honeycomb A estate. rear side sills, dam/bumper, air grille, the skirt complete and rear bumper look. high-impact PS Serious wheel and tyre and tyre Serious wheel Alloy wheels. Alloy MAX POWER 280 – tuned for sound optimisation for – tuned combinations are a VXR speciality. Vectra Vectra VXR speciality. a combinations are alloys VXR comes with 18-inch six-spoke profile R 18 ultra-low and high-grip 235/40 Try go bigger? to Want as standard. tyres with 235/35 R 19the 19-inch multi-spoke right). far (illustrated tyres profile ultra-low > VXR rear bumper and rear skirt > VXR front fog lights fog front VXR skirt > rear and bumper rear VXR > (estate) spoiler roof rear VXR > (hatchback) spoiler lip VXR rear > tailpipes exhaust trapezoidal chrome branch VXR dual > washers headlight and high-pressure levelling dynamic beam with headlights Xenon > wipers windscreen > Rain-sensitive Exterior features Exterior side sills VXR > dam/bumper air and grille sports honeycomb VXR front > (restricted) 155mph Estate Estate (restricted)

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d emissions: g/km emissions: 250 264 252 271 d 2 n i . 7 Continuous Damping Control (CDC) Damping Control Continuous ultra-low profile tyres optional at extra cost (illustrated far right) far (illustrated cost extra at optional tyres profile ultra-low 3 > Front ventilated disc brakes: 345mm diameter diameter 345mm disc brakes: ventilated > Front > Lowered and uprated VXR sports suspension and uprated > Lowered Manual Automatic Manual Automatic Manual Automatic Manual > Urban driving: driving: > Extra-urban figure: > Combined 38.2 (7.4) > CO 18.2 (15.5) (10.4) 27.2 38.2 (7.4) and brakes suspension Chassis, 16.4 (17.2) (ESP-plus) Programme-plus (11.0) Stability > Electronic 25.7 (7.5) 37.7 18.1 (15.6) 26.9 (10.5) (7.7) 36.7 16.1 (17.5) 25.0 (11.3) Manual Automatic Manual Automatic Manual Automatic Manual Maximum speed: 0-60mph: Acceleration 155mph 6.1secs and emissions economy Fuel 6.5secs 6.3secs 6.7secs Compression ratio: 9.5:1 > Bore/stroke: 89.0mm x 74.8mm 89.0mm > Bore/stroke: 9.5:1 ratio: Compression timing valve Variable > turbocharger Twin-scroll > Transmission gearbox manual > Six-speed Select Active with automatic > Six-speed Performance Vectra VXR specification and equipment highlights: equipment and VXR specification Vectra Engine (2792cc) Turbo 2.8i 24v ECOTEC-V6 (206kW) 280PS Maximum power: @ 5300rpm 355Nm (262 lb.ft.) @ 2000-5300rpm Maximum torque: > 18-inch six-spoke alloy wheels with 235/40 R 18 ultra-low profile tyres profile R 18 ultra-low with 235/40 wheels alloy > 18-inch six-spoke and 235/35 R 19 inner with anthracite wheels alloy 19-inch multi-spoke > wheel of spare in lieu inflation kit tyre with emergency supplied > Car > Front and rear brake calipers in blue calipers brake and rear > Front and tyres Wheels > Interactive Driving System Interactive > > Rear ventilated disc brakes: 292mm diameter diameter 292mm disc brakes: ventilated > Rear 6 3

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2.8i V6 turbo power, lowered sports suspension and dual-processor controlled continuous damping are all part of Vectra VXR’s DNA. But it’s not all about performance. Look inside – Recaro sports front seats, leather trimming, automatic air conditioning, DAB radio and a six-disc autochanger. And in the estate, class-leading luggage space, too. Serious power, composure, confidence and comfort – Vectra VXR has got a lot to say. You’ve just got to learn the language.

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8 0 / 4 / 11/4/08 12:06:56 Every Vectra puts Vectra Every Sporting control. CD 70 stereo radio/CD player with sat nav system system nav with sat player radio/CD CD 70 stereo cost. extra at optional you in total control, but Vectra VXR adds Vectra control, but in total you and some special style, more a little a leather-covered There’s too. features wheel,sports unique instruments steering And the conditioning. air and automatic 40 audio combines a DAB CDC advanced with a six-disc CD autochanger. radio 9 3 : 1 c e S - 8 3 : 1 c e S

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Sporting details. VXR models, Vectra VXR hatchback Vectra VXR models, the unique leather- feature and estate VXR-logo The knob. VXR gear covered sill door mats and alloy-effect floor standard. also are covers s front, side-impact and curtain side-impact airbags s front, ’ (ABI recommended) s and front passenger s and front ’ and tachometer needles and tachometer channel) per (35 watts display information autochanger/graphic six-disc CD Interior Interior features adjustment lumbar and side bolsters with leather-trimmed seats sports front Recaro > Driver > VXR logo with wheel sports steering leather-covered Three-spoke > speedometer panel with red-coloured VXR instrument Unique > knob gear VXR leather-covered mats > VXR floor > covers sill door VXR alloy-effect > (DAB)/integral Broadcast Audio with Digital radio 40 stereo CDC > lighting night > Indirect (ALC) Lighting Control Automatic > wipers windscreen > Rain-sensitive mirror door and driver’s mirror rear-view anti-dazzle > Electro-chromatic conditioning air Automatic > computer Trip > control > Cruise system alarm security ultrasonic control > Remote group Insurance – 36E rating > 50 Group – 18E rating > 20 Group How do you mix executive refinement with a genuine sports refinement mix executive do you How Sporting comfort. driving experience? Here’s the object lesson. Vectra VXR sits the driver and front and front VXR sits the driver Vectra lesson. the object Here’s driving experience? and lumbar has both height seat The driver’s sports seats. in Recaro passenger column, steering adjustable and rake reach Vectra’s with which, along adjustment the serious support from Yet position. seating find the perfect you ensure helps starts. when the fun in place you keeps side bolsters leather-trimmed VXR8

This is what you get when you start with a blank canvas. And a mission statement to redefine world-class performance saloon design. The all-new Vauxhall VXR8. A thundering 436PS, 6.2 litre V8 motor rockets it to 60mph in just 4.9 seconds. Monstrous disc brakes can stop it from the same speed in just 36 metres. And giant alloy wheels hide multi-link independent rear suspension controlled by the best in electronic active safety chassis control. Welcome to a totally new animal. The four-door muscle car. From Vauxhall.

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There’s something about a V8 – the growl, the rush of adrenaline, the epic power and torque. And the all-new LS3 6.2 litre engine is not your ordinary V8, either. Read the data. An almighty 436PS @ 6000rpm. 550Nm of torque @ 4400rpm. Solid state direct fire ignition, with a high energy coil for every single cylinder. Tubular 4 into 2 into 1 extractor exhausts. And a grin from ear to ear every time you fire it up.

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Alloy wheels. Looking to add even more visual impact to your VXR8? How about these optional SuperSport 20-inch alloy wheels from Walkinshaw Performance? They come with Bridgestone tyres – 245/35 R 20 at the front and 275/30 R 20 at the rear – for incredible looks and grip.

Interior features Suspension kit. Walkinshaw > Electronic climate control with variable side-to-side Performance offers a suspension temperature settings upgrade kit to lower the VXR8’s ride > Electrically adjustable leather-covered sports front seats height, providing exceptional road > Multi-function display panel holding. Further benefits include > Aluminium pedals responsive steering characteristics > Leather-covered flat-bottom sports steering wheel and reduced body movement. Uprated > Auxiliary gauges displaying oil temperature, oil pressure brake kits are also available. and battery voltage

Exterior dimensions mm (inches) > Length 4941 (194.5) Rear exhaust system. A tuned dual > Height 1468 (57.8) system in long life stainless steel, with > Width including mirrors 2174 (85.6) twin rear silencers and chrome tips, the Walkinshaw Performance VXR8 rear Insurance group (ABI recommended) exhaust system option increases the 45 > 20 Group rating – 20U flow of exhaust gases and enhances > 50 Group rating – 50U the distinctive V8 rumble. 4 3 : 3 1 : 0 1

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There isn’t much you can add to improve a VXR, but a range of extra-cost options is available just in case you want to personalise it a little further to suit your own needs. We’ve only included a sample of what’s available here. The Vauxhall Car and Accessory Price Guide has all the details. Features and options

Cruise control. The easy-to-use, Satellite navigation. Find your way to tap-up tap-down cruise control is anywhere, at any time. Satellite Navigation standard on most VXR models (optional can determine your location and guide on others). It allows you to maintain a you to your destination by the best and steady speed without keeping your foot fastest route. The Traffic Message Channel on the throttle. So it’s more comfortable (TMC) function (excludes VXR8) can even on long journeys and easier to keep to change the route according to breaking speed limits too. traffic news.

Mobile phone system. With the Electronic Climate Control (ECC). optional mobile phone system,* your Electronic Climate Control (ECC) phone interfaces with the audio unit, allows you to select the temperature for full operation via the steering wheel to the nearest degree and maintain it controls and facia display. Bluetooth® regardless of the outside temperature. wireless connectivity with voice activation The system, on some models, can even is included. compensate for the effects of sunlight * Please see Vauxhall Car Price Guide for a list falling on one side of the car. of compatible phones. Cradle not included.

Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL). The optional lighting system swivels the beams up to 15 degrees for improved vision as you turn a corner. On some 48 models AFL also raises the dipped headlight beam slightly at above 65mph, returning to normal beam automatically as speed is reduced.

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You don’t have to be a race car designer to understand why VXR models are so special. The results speak for themselves. But just in case you’re wondering about what lies behind our performance features, we’ve explained a few of them here in a little more detail. Technology explained

Large diameter brakes

All VXR models feature considerably larger diameter brake discs than their respective regular range models – and there are several very good reasons for this.

When combined with large calipers and pads they offer greater initial ‘bite’ due to the increased surface area in operation and allow the driver to use less effort when braking, yet simultaneously retain more feel through the pedal.

Extra size also brings greater heat dissipation, enabling the brakes to perform consistently during keen driving – without suffering from fade, or reduced efficiency, IDS2-plus with Continuous Damping Control (CDC) after repeated heavy applications from high speeds, such as during track days. Heat dissipation is further assisted by the design of the discs, which feature Fitted as standard to both Zafira and Vectra VXR, the IDS2-plus system is an even specially designed vanes to help extract the heat even faster, further improving more focused development of the IDS-plus system available on a number of Vauxhall their consistency during prolonged use. models. The CDC function within IDS2-plus allows the car to maintain a compliant ride on bumpy surfaces, but when cornering, accelerating or braking it adjusts the stiffness of the suspension’s damping to provide racecar-like feel and responses.

CDC uses a series of sensors to monitor the roll, pitch and yaw of the car, from which the system’s ECU can calculate the exact level of damping required on each wheel at all times. In this regard IDS-plus (which is optional on Astra VXR) and IDS2-plus are identical. Where the systems differ is their damper control: IDS-plus controls only the rebound stroke of the damper, while IDS2-plus controls both bump and rebound, which means that it controls all four wheels at all times during a manoeuvre. 50 For the driver this extra control means even greater responsiveness at all times: the ability to both turn into a corner with great precision and exit it with traction, grip, stability and reduced body roll.

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