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gavman42 · 05-15-2008, 06:19 PM

Vauxhall VXR8

Vauxhall is GM's UK Sumbsidiarry. This looks like the UK version of the forthcoming Pontiac GXP. The fun part is a 430Hp LS3 0-60 in 4.9. if they can have one why can't we?

*DGthe3* · 05-16-2008, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by gavman42

Vauxhall VXR8

Vauxhall is GM's UK Sumbsidiarry. This looks like the UK version of the forthcoming Pontiac GXP. The fun part is a 430Hp LS3 0-60 in 4.9. if they can have one why can't we?

I'm thinking we will. Oh sure it says 402 hp, due to the fact that it can't breathe as easy. GM says something like that nearly every time they put Vette engine into a 'lesser' car. We will see once testers get ahold of the G8 GXP.

*TAG UR IT* · 05-16-2008, 03:05 AM

I'd have to see one in person. don't quite know yet.........

*radz28* · 05-16-2008, 09:27 AM

I'm sure there are emissions related conditions that alter the power output. maybe a different intake system and different exhaust set-up. Maybe they're underrating them too. I'm sure it wouldn't take too much $$$ to get an LS3 to make the same power in a G8

gavman42 · 05-16-2008, 11:01 AM

Here's Top Gear's review. They seemed to like it.

Power Junkie · 05-17-2008, 05:57 AM

Can be down to the octane rating of the fuel... UK's Normal Unleaded is 95 Ron and Super is 97-99ron and if you have ultra deep pockets you can use 102ron but that's just mad £££££££ At about $22-$25 per Gallon.

It probably means that the ecu is mapped to advance the ignition more in the VXR8 than the GXP

05-15-2008, 06:19 PM	#1
gavman42 Drives: '95 F150 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: IL Posts: 2	Something to look at... Vauxhall VXR8 Vauxhall is GM's UK Sumbsidiarry. This looks like the UK version of the forthcoming Pontiac GXP. The fun part is a 430Hp LS3 0-60 in 4.9. if they can have one why can't we?

05-16-2008, 09:27 AM	#4
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,192 View My Garage	I'm sure there are emissions related conditions that alter the power output. maybe a different intake system and different exhaust set-up. Maybe they're underrating them too. I'm sure it wouldn't take too much $$$ to get an LS3 to make the same power in a G8 __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

05-16-2008, 03:05 AM	#3
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	I'd have to see one in person. don't quite know yet.........

05-16-2008, 11:01 AM	#5
gavman42 Drives: '95 F150 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: IL Posts: 2	Here's Top Gear's review. They seemed to like it.

05-17-2008, 05:57 AM	#6
Power Junkie GM give me my fix please! Drives: 95 Toyota GT4 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: England.. aka the EU's whipping boy!!! (but not for much longer, hopefully) Posts: 173	Can be down to the octane rating of the fuel... UK's Normal Unleaded is 95 Ron and Super is 97-99ron and if you have ultra deep pockets you can use 102ron but that's just mad £££££££ At about $22-$25 per Gallon. It probably means that the ecu is mapped to advance the ignition more in the VXR8 than the GXP