Performance Review: Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 GTS 6.2 V8 - [2013]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 GTS 6.2 V8 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance and the 2014 Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 has a 6162cc Supercharged 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, Saloon 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 1881 kgs (4146 lbs) this makes the Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 GTS 6.2 V8 in the same weight category as the 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 or the give or take 50kg.

The Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (566 bhp)

In terms of power the 6162cc 16V V8 engine produces 576 bhp (429 kW) @ 6150 rpm similar to the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (566 bhp) or the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo (563 bhp).

The Supercharged V8 throws out 550 lb-ft (745.6 Nm) @ 3850 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (568 lb-ft) or the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (561 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 2017 Lotus Evora GT430 3.5 V6 Supercharged (331.0 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 306.2 bhp per ton and 292.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 VXR8 competing with the 2017 Lotus Evora GT430 3.5 V6 Supercharged (331.0 bhp per ton) or the 2021 Porsche Cayman GT4 RS 4.0 982 (330.8 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 292.3 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 2000 Porsche 911 GT2 996 (317.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2016 Mercedes GT R 4.0 V8 Bi-Turbo (316.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.2 secs, this made the Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 GTS 6.2 V8 as fast as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (4.10 secs) the 2022 BMW 2 Series M2 3.0 Twin Turbo G87 (4.10 secs) the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged (4.10 secs) the or the 2022 BMW XM 4.4 V8 Twin Turbo G09 (4.10 secs). This Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 GTS 6.2 V8 is also faster than the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (4.20 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo G42 (4.20 secs) the 2020 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo 3.8 V8 Twin Turbo (4.20 secs) the and the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 (4.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the VXR8 and the 2006 Mercedes CL Class 600 Coupe Bi Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.08 secs @ 113.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2006 Mercedes CL Class 600 Coupe Bi Turbo (12.03 secs), the 2002 Honda NSX R 3.2 V6 (12.03 secs), and the 2007 Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 6.0 V8 (12.03 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2013 version of the Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 GTS 6.2 V8 has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2013 VXR8 equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2013 Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 GTS 6.2 V8 then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2013 VXR8 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Vauxhall-Opel

Car Comparison