Vauxhall Vectra VXR

Performance forged on the racetrack
Launched in 2004, the VXR range is created by people who are passionate about cars for people who are passionate about performance. Vauxhall's VXR racing team has dominated the British Touring Car Championship for five years running, winning nine of the ten available drivers' and manufacturers' titles. The same uncompromising dedication and engineering brilliance that have produced such record-breaking success on the racetrack have also gone into Vauxhall's VXR range of cars.

From the first glance at a VXR, the racing heritage is evident - specially shaped tail-pipes, honeycomb front grille, large-diameter alloy wheels, sports suspension and front and rear spoilers scream style, poise and dynamism.

The interior evokes the spirit of the track too - Recaro sports seats with leather-trimmed side bolsters, alloy pedals, three-spoke leather-covered steering wheels with VXR logo, VXR gear knobs, racing-style instruments and carbon-fibre door inserts - it's dynamic styling for those who take their driving seriously.

But the real excitement and full appreciation of VXR's racing pedigree is experienced behind the wheel. Six-speed transmissions and short-throw gear changes make moving through the power curve exhilaratingly good fun. Agile, responsive steering lets the driver feel in complete control of every bend in the road. Exceptional torque adds greater excitement to every surge of acceleration. Large, ventilated disc brakes help the cars match that blistering responsiveness with ultra-powerful deceleration and precise feel through the pedal. Optimum tuning of the exhaust produces the thrilling growl and forceful rumble of engines that make these cars some of the most powerful performers in their class.

The VXR badge is a symbol of the combined technological resources of the global General Motors group and the recognised expertise of consultants Lotus and the Triple Eight racing team. Tested in the crucible of high-performance racing, their combined engineering skills have produced a car that wins time and again, on the track and on the open road. That winning combination is alloyed into intense driving pleasure for every VXR owner.