Performance Review: Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 6.0 V8 - [2007]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 6.0 V8 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2007. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8.This particular Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 has a 5967cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The VXR8 shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the VXR8's Rear Wheel Drive, Hatchback combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1831 kgs (4036 lbs) this makes the Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 6.0 V8 in the same weight category as the 2023 Aston-Martin DBS 770 Ultimate 5.2 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 shares the same bhp with the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (395 bhp)

In terms of power the 5967cc 16V V8 engine produces 411 bhp (306 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (395 bhp) or the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged (395 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 406 lb-ft (550.4 Nm) @ 4400 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2022 KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo (429 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2014 Porsche Boxster GTS (249.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Vauxhall-Opel VXR8.

The Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 has a Power to weight ratio of 224.4 bhp per ton and 221.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2007 VXR8 competing with the 2014 Porsche Boxster GTS (249.0 bhp per ton) or the 1995 Caterham Super 7 1.6 16v (249.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 generating around 221.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2007 Mercedes C Class AMG Estate (246.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2019 Jaguar F Type Supercharged 5.0 V8 (246.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.1 secs, this made the Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 6.0 V8 as fast as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (4.90 secs) the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo (4.90 secs) the 2021 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (4.90 secs) the or the 2020 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Touring (4.90 secs). This Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 6.0 V8 is also faster than the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 Turbo FL5 (5.00 secs) the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the and the 2020 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP (5.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the VXR8 and the 1994 Toyota Celica GT Four ST205

When talking about the performance of the Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.4 secs @ 102.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1994 Toyota Celica GT Four ST205 (13.34 secs), the 2017 BMW 2 Series M240i (13.34 secs), and the 1969 Ford Torino 1st Gen Cobra Hardtop Ram Air (13.35 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2007 version of the Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 6.0 V8 has a maximum speed of 174mph.

Top Speed of the 2007 VXR8 equals the 2015 Aston-Martin Vantage GT3 5.9 V12 (185 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2007 Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 6.0 V8 then how about the 2015 Aston-Martin Vantage GT3 5.9 V12 (185 mph), the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo (185 mph), or the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 S PDK 991 (185 mph).

Related Links:

2007 VXR8 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Vauxhall-Opel

Car Comparison