New Astra VXR
22 September 2004, 04:24 PM
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New Astra VXR
Anyone know where I can find out more info on this new car, as featured in this weeks Autocar?
Went into my local main agent today and they knew absolutely nothing.
Went into my local main agent today and they knew absolutely nothing.
22 September 2004, 04:29 PM
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http://www.carpages.co.uk/vauxhall/v...echo=949277873
you mean this?doubt it is too different to what autotrader had in the mag but this is what a quick google turned up.
you mean this?doubt it is too different to what autotrader had in the mag but this is what a quick google turned up.
22 September 2004, 05:35 PM
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Yep, that's the one.
It looks a great car, and if as Autocar predict Vauxhall can launch it for <£20k I think it's going to raise a few eyebrows in the hot hatch market.
Very tempted to dash over to Paris and sneak a look.
It looks a great car, and if as Autocar predict Vauxhall can launch it for <£20k I think it's going to raise a few eyebrows in the hot hatch market.
Very tempted to dash over to Paris and sneak a look.
22 September 2004, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by misty
Still a Vauxhall though!!!!!!
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The 'Ford' badge didn't stop them making a great car with the RS
22 September 2004, 10:26 PM
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Yeah come on guys give Vauxhall a chance, after years of being described as dull and bland the lst 2 years have given us the VX220, VX220 T, Monaro and now this. No one can accuse them of not trying. What did Subaru make that was in any way desirable before they started fitting turbo chargers and bonnet scoops!!!
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03 November 2004, 04:16 PM
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Vauxhall have also done a VX220T VXR
Apparently all 500 (i think) are sold but I know of 1 dealer who has a cancelled order in their showroom if anyone wants one.
Apparently all 500 (i think) are sold but I know of 1 dealer who has a cancelled order in their showroom if anyone wants one.
03 November 2004, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Brendan Hughes
Electronic chassis control.
When will anyone ever design a proper chassis, rather than using a crap one and then tweaking it with electrics?
When will anyone ever design a proper chassis, rather than using a crap one and then tweaking it with electrics?
03 November 2004, 09:49 PM
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why do manufacturers insist on making powerful fwd cars - they're crap, that's why they have to put those electronics on them just to make them vaguely driveable. as stated, why don't they just design a chassis that can cope in the 1st place?
05 November 2004, 09:50 PM
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Due out in March 2005, my son has sold his Scoob to get one, but then he gets about 5 K discount as he works for vauxhall.........GIT
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06 November 2004, 12:20 AM
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why do manufacturers insist on making powerful fwd cars - they're crap, that's why they have to put those electronics on them just to make them vaguely driveable. as stated, why don't they just design a chassis that can cope in the 1st place?
Mind you, the masses can't deal with rwd 
18 July 2005, 04:30 PM
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THREAD BUMPED FROM LAST YEAR
The VXR will crack 152mph and hit the 60mph benchmark in just 6.2 sec; that beats the Golf GTI by a whole second.
http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/V...-vxr-f3q-a.jpg
http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/V...5-vxr-s-st.jpg
http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/V...5-vxr-r-st.jpg
http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/V...5-vxr-dash.jpg
http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/V...-vxr-seats.jpg
Anyone ordered one yet ?
The VXR will crack 152mph and hit the 60mph benchmark in just 6.2 sec; that beats the Golf GTI by a whole second.
http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/V...-vxr-f3q-a.jpg
http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/V...5-vxr-s-st.jpg
http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/V...5-vxr-r-st.jpg
http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/V...5-vxr-dash.jpg
http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/V...-vxr-seats.jpg
Anyone ordered one yet ?
18 July 2005, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by class_A
Doesn't seem to upset Skyline owners.
18 July 2005, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Daz34
No mention of a front diff 
you don't get any of the disadvantages of LSDs then (cf. Focus RS?), but on the other hand it is still kinda ****e.
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18 July 2005, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy M3
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The VXR will crack 152mph and hit the 60mph benchmark in just 6.2 sec; that beats the Golf GTI by a whole second.
http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/V...-vxr-f3q-a.jpg
http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/V...5-vxr-s-st.jpg
http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/V...5-vxr-r-st.jpg
http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/V...5-vxr-dash.jpg
http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/V...-vxr-seats.jpg
Anyone ordered one yet ?
The VXR will crack 152mph and hit the 60mph benchmark in just 6.2 sec; that beats the Golf GTI by a whole second.
http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/V...-vxr-f3q-a.jpg
http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/V...5-vxr-s-st.jpg
http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/V...5-vxr-r-st.jpg
http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/V...5-vxr-dash.jpg
http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/V...-vxr-seats.jpg
Anyone ordered one yet ?
Simon.
18 July 2005, 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Neil W
Vauxhall have also done a VX220T VXR
Apparently all 500 (i think) are sold but I know of 1 dealer who has a cancelled order in their showroom if anyone wants one.
Apparently all 500 (i think) are sold but I know of 1 dealer who has a cancelled order in their showroom if anyone wants one.
VXR220 - 220bhp 300NM Torque - 0-60 4.2
VX220 - 200bhp 250NM Torque - 0-60 4.7
Exactly the same engine - just a slightly different map is all that seperates the 2 cars.
18 July 2005, 10:13 PM
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why don't someone just go on the Vauxhall website for the info?
240ps (237bhp)
236lb/ft torque
18" wheels as standard.
£500 for 19's
Brakes are 321mm at front - but single pot sliding caliper though.
£18995 RRP
Options list is interesting and u could easily spec it up to £21k
They are taking orders now for delivery in Sept 05.
4 colours available...Red is standard the others u have to pay more for it seems.
Seats are indeed Recaros.
It looks fantastic I have to say and can't wait to have a test drive.
Lotus developed the handling side of things and has done brilliantly apparently.
240ps (237bhp)
236lb/ft torque
18" wheels as standard.
£500 for 19's
Brakes are 321mm at front - but single pot sliding caliper though.
£18995 RRP
Options list is interesting and u could easily spec it up to £21k
They are taking orders now for delivery in Sept 05.
4 colours available...Red is standard the others u have to pay more for it seems.
Seats are indeed Recaros.
It looks fantastic I have to say and can't wait to have a test drive.
Lotus developed the handling side of things and has done brilliantly apparently.
18 July 2005, 10:45 PM
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review of the VXR here
http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/art...695441,00.html
it also features on Top Gear this sunday tested against the Renault Megane and the Golf GTi.....
http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/art...695441,00.html
it also features on Top Gear this sunday tested against the Renault Megane and the Golf GTi.....
19 July 2005, 04:37 PM
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I think Vauxhall are making a good crack of it with the VXR range. I think people seem to forget that Vauxhall does have some sporting hertiage.
They have been very succesful in the British Touring Car Championship from when John Cleland was still driving the Cavalier!
They are still competative in the DTM series in Germany racing against Mercs and Audi's.
They have had successes in there classes in Rallying with the Astra, Nova and Corsa.
And not forgetting that the main donor of the all conquering Lotus Carlton was a Vauxhall.
The Astra VXR will give the Megane, Golf and the up coming Focus a good run for the money, and may even become the best car in class. Plus I think it looks much better than anything else in it's class.
They have been very succesful in the British Touring Car Championship from when John Cleland was still driving the Cavalier!
They are still competative in the DTM series in Germany racing against Mercs and Audi's.
They have had successes in there classes in Rallying with the Astra, Nova and Corsa.
And not forgetting that the main donor of the all conquering Lotus Carlton was a Vauxhall.
The Astra VXR will give the Megane, Golf and the up coming Focus a good run for the money, and may even become the best car in class. Plus I think it looks much better than anything else in it's class.
19 July 2005, 05:00 PM
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SLIGHTLY OFF TOPIC:
Anyone driven a Cavalier recently. Although they feel old etc etc, they feel so light and chuckable - it is nice to see an early mk3 SRI i think it is - it captures the 90's nicely i think without look compleatly trashy.
I think if you bought a nice low millage mint example it may one day soon be considered a bit of a cult [perhaps not quite] classic ??
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Looks a monster - i will await the Top Gear report !
Anyone driven a Cavalier recently. Although they feel old etc etc, they feel so light and chuckable - it is nice to see an early mk3 SRI i think it is - it captures the 90's nicely i think without look compleatly trashy.
I think if you bought a nice low millage mint example it may one day soon be considered a bit of a cult [perhaps not quite] classic ??
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Looks a monster - i will await the Top Gear report !
21 July 2005, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Wheelman
Yeah come on guys give Vauxhall a chance, after years of being described as dull and bland the lst 2 years have given us the VX220, VX220 T, Monaro and now this. !
Cheers
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30 July 2005, 09:53 AM
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Oh dear....EVO Mag has only given it 3.5 stars. "Not quite sorted" was the verdict so they still love the Golf GTI.
Focus RS owner who drove it (he lent them his RS to compare) said its "all over the place on the bumps/brakes and bloody scary"
Focus RS owner who drove it (he lent them his RS to compare) said its "all over the place on the bumps/brakes and bloody scary"
30 July 2005, 02:45 PM
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I was actually quite surprised with the VXR review on topgear last sunday.
For a lotus tuned chassis set up on the nurburgring it didn't do that well around the test track!
It came in at 1:33 where as the CTR (197hp) and LCR (222hp) came in quicker at 1:32.8 and 1:32.9 respectively. Nothing in it of course but i was expecting it to go round a lot quicker!
For a lotus tuned chassis set up on the nurburgring it didn't do that well around the test track!
It came in at 1:33 where as the CTR (197hp) and LCR (222hp) came in quicker at 1:32.8 and 1:32.9 respectively. Nothing in it of course but i was expecting it to go round a lot quicker!