Vauxhall VXR8

This article is about the Holden-based saloon. For the Vauxhall tuning division, see VXR. For the 1966 concept car, see Vauxhall XVR.

Main articles: HSV Clubsport and HSV GTS

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.

Vauxhall VXR8
2008 Vauxhall VXR8
Overview
Manufacturer	Holden
Also called	HSV ClubSport HSV GTS HSV Maloo
Production	2007-2017
Assembly	Australia: 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	6.0 L LS2 V8 6.2 L LS3 V8 6.2 L LSA V8 6.2 L LSA supercharged V8
Transmission	6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,915–3,009 mm (114.8–118.5 in)
Length	4,966 mm (195.5 in) 5,083 mm (200.1 in) (Maloo)
Width	1,898 mm (74.7 in)
Height	1,471–1,495 mm (57.9–58.9 in)
Curb weight	1,832 kg (4,039 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Vauxhall Monaro Vauxhall Omega
Successor	Vauxhall Insignia GSi

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 325 kW (436 bhp).^[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 400 kW (536 bhp).^[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]

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  Vauxhall VXR8 (2007–2009)
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  Vauxhall VXR8 GTS (2010–2013)
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  Vauxhall VXR8 GTS (2015–2017)