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Details of any such models www.vauxhall.co.uk will be contained in specific literature or found on the Vauxhall website. VM0404723 The colours reproduced in this brochure may vary slightly from the actual paint colour or trim material due to the limitations of the printing process. THE VXR220 AND MONARO VXR SIGNAL THE BIRTH OF A NEW ERA OF PERFORMANCE CARS FROM VAUXHALL. ARANGE OF DRIVER-FOCUSED, SOUL-STIRRING MACHINES FOR THE ROAD, BORN ON THE TRACK. Live the change. Turned on, tuned in. VXR. VXR. Advances in automotive VXR takes the experience, together with consultants Lotus automotive technology in a way technology have diluted the knowledge and passion gained and the Triple Eight racing team, that won't detach the driver from modern driving experience to from racing and crystallises it into this is the family who have created the essential buzz of performance the point where many of today's a range of performance road cars. some of the world’s finest driver’s driving. They're the kind of people 'performance' cars have become A VXR driver will have a complete cars; the family who go racing – you want developing your next soul-less and uncommunicative. visceral experience with the car. and win. performance car. You feel like you're being driven, The driver will feel it, see it, hear it. you feel that you're disconnected. The VXRacing team have Iconic performance and racing Simply put, you feel like you're It's that moment the VXR dominated the BTCC, winning the cars are part of Vauxhall's heritage not driving. communicates precisely how much Manufacturer, Driver and Team and VXR is the latest strand to this grip is left and the driver balances crowns for the last three years DNA. This is just the beginning: VXR is here to change all that. the car with exact, measured, in succession. In 2004 both VX220 there are more VXRs to come. VXR is here to reconnect the controlled responses. Driver and and Monaro join the successful car working in perfect harmony. Astra Coupés on the track and VXR. The heart and soul driver to the road – not with a of performance. wire, but with a heartbeat. go sportscar racing in the British It takes intelligence, expertise GT championship. and depth of resource to create Simply put, VXR is a focused cars like this and VXR is the The engineers who develop performance machine, the kind latest addition to GM’s global these cars live, breathe and sleep you want to be driving if you like performance family. From HSV performance cars. They know how to get up in the night for a blast, in Australia to OPC in Germany to utilise the latest advances in just for the hell of it. And if that type of person is you, then you've got VXR in your blood. You just might not know it yet. 2 3 THIS IS EXTRA-SENSORY STIMULATION. CARS WITH SOUL AND POWER TO MAKE YOU FEEL ALIVE, ELECTRIFIED AND INSPIRED. THESE ARE FOCUSED AND EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE MACHINES. ARE YOU VXR ENOUGH? See Hear Feel VXR VXR VXR VXR’s speak performance from Performance-tuned engines. As momentum builds you begin every curve. Look at a VXR and The growl of an induction to feel the VXR experience. you'll be in no doubt of its intent. system and the rumble of an There, in the palms of your Styling modifications add exhaust. Don't for a second hands, a complex series of musculature to already toned underestimate the importance frequencies and sensations and taut bodywork. of aural inspiration when it telling you exactly what's going comes to completing the on underneath. Take the Monaro VXR. There's package of a performance car, strength in the lines, a shape VXR hasn't. A VXR driver gets all this and that's the direct visual more. Steering, brakes, representation of the V8 engine You'll hear it the moment you gearchange, gearlever, driving that powers it – powerful, lithe turn the key – those subtle position and seats all optimised and flexible. noises from the engine that to communicate those essential communicate racing knowledge feelings that makes driving It's also aerodynamically and experience. With a VXR, thrilling. And VXR drivers efficient. The combination of only the right sounds reach receive those frequencies the VXR front and rear spoilers the driver – the sounds to stir and sensations in broadband, reduces airflow beneath the car emotions. Play with the bass, through the hands, the feet and and increases directional stability treble and balance – with your – most crucially – through the Visually aggressive? Yes. right foot. seat of the pants. All show and no go? Categorically no. 4 5 EXPERIENCE EXTRA-SENSORY STIMULATION Introducing VXR220 and Monaro VXR: the first in a new breed of performance cars from Vauxhall. Each with the soul of a race car, optimised for road use. An inspirational driving experience awaits. These unique models set the precedent for the forthcoming VXR range and are developed from the outset by a dedicated team of engineers. All are totally focused, exclusive, rare, quick. 6 7 MONARO VXR 510 Nm 5.7-litres, 387PS, eight cylinders in a Vee. Zero to 60mph in under five and a half seconds. Maximum speed, where permitted, 170mph plus. 5667cc V8 Mate this to the classic front engine/rear wheel drive chassis configuration and you’ve got a pure driver’s car. Ever wanted to steer from the rear? Apply here. Unique 19-inch alloys Pirelli P-Zero Rosso tyres Unique airdam and side skirts Lowered sports suspension Experience 387 PS It starts with a rumble. It’s harder edged, there’s greater intent. It’s the first sign of the Monaro’s Chevy smallblock V8. Engage first and accelerate. 387PS becomes more than just a figure – it’s that thump in your back, the weight on your neck, the rush of adrenaline in your heart. The V8 music increases. Aclassic, refined V8 racing growl. Torque builds with it. You’re never left bored for more. Change gear. Same thump in your back. That’s VXR performance. Rocket fuel for the soul. 8 9 MONARO VXR ENGINEERING You're riding in an environment of comfort, build quality and refinement. But there's something else. You can feel the depth of engineering excellence in the Monaro VXR's chassis. You can feel that this is a thoroughly developed performance car. There's a harmony – a sense of all the components working together in synchronization. Perfectly tuned suspension, epic levels of power and torque that's just a flex of the right foot away in any of the six gears – the Monaro VXR is engineered to thrill. SPECIFICATION AND EQUIPMENT BRAKES ‘VXR TO ME IS WINNING 18 RACES, Monaro VXR features the following equipment over Front ventilated disc brakes: and above the standard Monaro: Grooved 330mm diameter >Front calipers in red EXTERIOR FEATURES Rear ventilated disc brakes: 12 POLE POSITIONS AND BECOMING > Sports grille and wide lower air intake Grooved 315mm diameter > Side sills with ‘shark gills’ >Rear three-piece spoiler with integrated brake light WHEELS AND TYRES BRITISH TOURING CAR CHAMPION’ > Dark-style tail lights > 19-inch five-spoke alloy wheels (steel space-saver spare) >245/35 R 19 Pirelli P Zero directional ultra-low profile tyres YVAN MULLER 2003 BRITSH TOURING CAR CHAMPION INTERIOR FEATURES > VXR sports instruments, featuring oil pressure gauge ENGINE and voltage gauge 5.7 LS1 V8 petrol (5667cc) >Black alcantara/leather sports seats Max. power: 387PS (285kW) @ 5800rpm STEERING AND SUSPENSION Max. torque: 510Nm (376 lb.ft.) @ 4800rpm > High-ratio power-assisted rack and pinion steering Compression ratio: 10.1:1 >Fully independent multi-link rear suspension with linear Bore/stroke: 99.0mm x 92.0mm rate springs and matched damper calibration >Aluminium alloy cylinder block and cylinder heads > Uprated linear-rate front springs with unique sports >Revised engine calibration for improved power and torque damper calibration > Sequential fuel injection with coil-per-cylinder >Front strut brace distributorless ignition and twin knock control sensors >Cast steel roller rocker arms, roller cam followers >Cross-bolted five main bearings six bolts per bearing cap >Tuned stainless steel exhaust system > Large bore 63mm dual exhaust system > High-flow alloy sports twin exhaust tailpipe PERFORMANCE (manufacturer’s figures) Maximum Acceleration speed (mph) 0-62mph (secs) 170+ 5.4 FUEL ECONOMY AND EMISSIONS mpg (litres/100km)* Urban Extra-urban Combined CO2 emissions driving driving figure (g/km) 12.2 (23.1) 26.2 (10.8) 18.5 (15.3) tba * = Manufacturer’s figures.