Looking to take on the BMW M5 and Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, the supercharged VXR8 GTS ups the power even more by borrowing its engine from the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.

Changes to the new model include a new matte black 'Shockwave' grille, ... The racy VXR8 comes with the same LS3 6.2 liter V8 engine that was first used in the Corvette.

The big black Wortec Carbon Edition is quoted at 600+bhp but has produced dyno readings of 625-630bhp, while torque is 600lb ft. In derestricted form like the car tested, it’s capable of 190 mph.

Vauxhall’s VXR8 and Chrysler’s 300C SRT8 against Audi’s A6 4.2 FSI. Four-door saloons with V8s and a performance bent, all of them at the top end of their pricing brackets. But there the ...

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Although Phantom Black was the most popular VXR8 colour, it was also available in red, blue, silver, grey (Evoke) and white - this is not a car for shrinking violets.

It helped the 1,831kg VXR8 return acceleration times to match the Audi and Porsche, ... Car Deal of the Day: Volvo XC60 Black Edition is a mean-looking, posh SUV for under £450 a month.

The 2016 Maloo LSA will set customers back some £54,500, while the 2016 VXR8 costs £55,500 with the 6-speed manual transmission, or £57,200 if you go for the 6-speed auto. PHOTO GALLERY TAGS UK ...

With both the Pontiac G8 GXP and Holden Commodore HSV range already being offered with GM’s new LS3 V8 engine, it was only a matter of time until their European cousin, the Vauxhall VXR8, got ...

Set to become the most powerful vehicle ever sold by the company, the VXR8 GTS-R has a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine that produces 595 PS (586 hp) and 740 Nm (545 lb-ft) of torque.

Pontiac's G8 sedan has been getting a lot of attention from the U.S. press lately, and for good reason: GM's "performance" division will finally get a proper V8-powered rear-wheel drive sedan. It ...