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

Figures & Specs Summary:

Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 Tourer 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 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, Estate 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 1980 kgs (4365 lbs) this makes the Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 Tourer 6.2 V8 in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive 4.4 V8 Turbo G15 or the give or take 50kg.

The Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 shares the same bhp with the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (450 bhp)

In terms of power the 6162cc 16V V8 engine produces 425 bhp (316 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (450 bhp) or the 2020 Lotus Evora GT410 3.5 V6 Supercharged (410 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 406 lb-ft (550.4 Nm) @ 4600 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 2011 Lotus Evora S IPS 3.5 V8 (239.2 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 214.6 bhp per ton and 205.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 VXR8 competing with the 2011 Lotus Evora S IPS 3.5 V8 (239.2 bhp per ton) or the 1984 Ferrari Testarossa 5.0L Boxer (239.2 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 205.0 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 1971 Jensen SP Automatic 7.2 V8 (229.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 2004 Mercedes C Class 55 AMG (229.9 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.9 secs, this made the Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 Tourer 6.2 V8 as fast as the 2022 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 (4.70 secs) the 2020 KIA Stinger GT 3.3 V6 Turbo AWD (4.70 secs) the 2020 BMW X4 M40d 3.0 Turbo (4.70 secs) the or the 2020 KIA Stinger GT2 3.3 V6 Turbo (4.70 secs). This Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 Tourer 6.2 V8 is also faster than the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo (4.80 secs) the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (4.80 secs) the 2018 Rolls-Royce Cullinan 6.7 V12 Turbo (4.80 secs) the and the 2017 Maserati GranCabrio Sport 4.7 V8 (4.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the VXR8 and the 1993 Toyota Supra 3.0 Turbo Auto

When talking about the performance of the Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.59 secs @ 100.6 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1993 Toyota Supra 3.0 Turbo Auto (13.53 secs), the 2016 BMW Z4 sDrive35is (13.53 secs), and the 2022 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 (13.53 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2013 version of the Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 Tourer 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 Tourer 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