Performance Review: Vauxhall-Opel Monaro 5.7 V8 VXR - [2004]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Vauxhall-Opel Monaro Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Vauxhall-Opel Monaro 5.7 V8 VXR is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2004. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 and the 2005 SSC Aero SC 8T 6.3L.This particular Vauxhall-Opel Monaro has a 5667cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

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

The Monaro 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 Monaro's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe 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 1658 kgs (3655 lbs) this makes the Vauxhall-Opel Monaro 5.7 V8 VXR in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Vauxhall-Opel Monaro shares the same bhp with the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp)

In terms of power the 5667cc 16V V8 engine produces 377 bhp (281 kW) @ 5800 rpm similar to the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (369 bhp) or the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo (360 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 376 lb-ft (509.7 Nm) @ 4800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (369 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

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

The 2000 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 2d LHD (252.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Vauxhall-Opel Monaro.

The Vauxhall-Opel Monaro has a Power to weight ratio of 227.3 bhp per ton and 226.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2004 Monaro competing with the 2000 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 2d LHD (252.3 bhp per ton) or the 1968 Lamborghini Islero 3.9L V12 (252.3 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 Monaro generating around 226.7 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 2013 BMW 5 Series 550i (251.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1 327 V8 (251.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.6 secs, this made the Vauxhall-Opel Monaro 5.7 V8 VXR as fast as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (5.40 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (5.40 secs) the 2019 Jaguar F Type 2.0 Turbo (5.40 secs) the or the 2019 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi TCR 2.0 Turbo (5.40 secs). This Vauxhall-Opel Monaro 5.7 V8 VXR is also faster than the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost (5.50 secs) the 2017 Honda Civic Type R 2.0i 16v Turbo - FK8 (5.50 secs) the 2017 Seat Leon SC Cupra 300 (5.50 secs) the and the 2017 Seat Leon Cupra 300 DSG (5.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Monaro and the 2006 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro

When talking about the performance of the Vauxhall-Opel Monaro on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.37 secs @ 102.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2006 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro (13.32 secs), the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo GSR (13.32 secs), and the 2009 Volkswagen-VW Scirocco R 2.0 Turbo (13.33 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2004 version of the Vauxhall-Opel Monaro 5.7 V8 VXR has a maximum speed of 162mph.

Top Speed of the 2004 Monaro equals the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 (173 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2004 Vauxhall-Opel Monaro 5.7 V8 VXR then how about the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 (173 mph), the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R 5.2 V8 (173 mph), or the 2014 Porsche Boxster GTS PDK (173 mph).

Related Links:

2004 Monaro Rivals List.

A Brief History of Vauxhall-Opel

Car Comparison