Performance Review: Vauxhall-Opel Monaro 6.0 V8 VXR - [2005]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Vauxhall-Opel Monaro Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Vauxhall-Opel Monaro 6.0 V8 VXR is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2005. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8 and the 2005 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16.This particular Vauxhall-Opel Monaro has a 5967cc 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 1677 kgs (3697 lbs) this makes the Vauxhall-Opel Monaro 6.0 V8 VXR in the same weight category as the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Vauxhall-Opel Monaro shares the same bhp with the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged (395 bhp)

In terms of power the 5967cc 16V V8 engine produces 397 bhp (296 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged (395 bhp) or the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged Auto (395 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 390 lb-ft (528.7 Nm) @ 4400 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 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX FQ 360 (261.4 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 236.7 bhp per ton and 232.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2005 Monaro competing with the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX FQ 360 (261.4 bhp per ton) or the 2005 Lotus Exige 240 R (261.2 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 Monaro generating around 232.5 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 2012 BMW 6 Series M6 Gran Coupe 4.4 V8 (257.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2010 Bentley Continental SuperSports Flying Star (257.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.4 secs, this made the Vauxhall-Opel Monaro 6.0 V8 VXR as fast as the 2021 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Limited Edition (5.20 secs) the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (5.20 secs) the 2018 BMW X7 xDrive 50i 4.4 V8 Turbo (5.20 secs) the or the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range (5.20 secs). This Vauxhall-Opel Monaro 6.0 V8 VXR is also faster than the 2019 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R (5.30 secs) the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (5.30 secs) the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 V6 Supercharged 360 (5.30 secs) the and the 2017 Mercedes G Class 63 AMG (5.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Monaro and the 2007 Maserati GranTurismo 4.2 V8

When talking about the performance of the Vauxhall-Opel Monaro on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.19 secs @ 103.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2007 Maserati GranTurismo 4.2 V8 (13.14 secs), the 1969 Lamborghini Espada S II (13.15 secs), and the 1969 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 7.4 V8 Sports Coupe 365 (13.15 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2005 version of the Vauxhall-Opel Monaro 6.0 V8 VXR has a maximum speed of 170mph.

Top Speed of the 2005 Monaro equals the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo PDK 992 (181 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2005 Vauxhall-Opel Monaro 6.0 V8 VXR then how about the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo PDK 992 (181 mph), the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo 992 (181 mph), or the 2019 Aston-Martin DBX 4.0 V8 Turbo (181 mph).

Related Links:

2005 Monaro Rivals List.

A Brief History of Vauxhall-Opel

Car Comparison