someone put wrong numbers in the VXR8 datasheet... corrected the numbers to autocar tested numbers...
Vauxhall VXR8 vs Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst S
| Category | Vauxhall VXR8 | VXR8 Bathurst S |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 417 / 412 | 568 / 560 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 550 / 406 | 719 / 530 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1812 / 3995 | 1830 / 4034 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 230 / 227 | 310 / 306 |
Lap Times
| Track | Vauxhall VXR8 | VXR8 Bathurst S |
|---|---|---|
| Top Gear Track | 1:31.30 | 1:26.30 |
Performance
| Category | Vauxhall VXR8 | VXR8 Bathurst S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.6 s | 4.2 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 5.3 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 13.2 s | 10.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.5 s @ 86.4 mph | 8.5 s @ 92.0 mph |
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 306 kph (190 mph) |
Summary
| Category | Vauxhall VXR8 | VXR8 Bathurst S |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 84 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 261 | 500 |
| Total | 346 | 600 |
Verdict
VXR8 Bathurst S is the fastest by a huge margin.
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Acceleration graph
Inline 6 rules 12y ago
Something must be wrong! How can it be that the Bathurst S does 0-160 in 10.7 s while the way weaker VXR does 0-200 in 13.5 s?
