Performance Review: Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 GTS-R Automatic - [2017]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 GTS-R Automatic is the 6 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Bugatti Chiron Sport 8.0L W16 Quad Turbo and the 2018 Bugatti Divo 8.0L W16 64 Valve 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 2040 kgs (4497 lbs) this makes the Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 GTS-R Automatic in the same weight category as the 2022 Ferrari Purosangue 6.5 V12 or the give or take 50kg.

The Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 shares the same bhp with the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (611 bhp)

In terms of power the 6162cc 16V V8 engine produces 587 bhp (437 kW) @ 6150 rpm similar to the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo (611 bhp) or the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (603 bhp).

The Supercharged V8 throws out 546 lb-ft (740.2 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 Lamborghini Revuelto 6.5 V12 Petrol Hybrid (535 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 Mercedes SL Class 63 AMG Cabriolet (312.7 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 287.7 bhp per ton and 267.6 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 VXR8 competing with the 2017 Mercedes SL Class 63 AMG Cabriolet (312.7 bhp per ton) or the 2020 BMW 5 Series M5 Competition 4.4 V8 Turbo F90 (312.6 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 267.6 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 2011 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2L V8 (292.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 2007 Lamborghini Reventon 6.5 V12 (292.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.3 secs, this made the Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 GTS-R Automatic as fast as 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 or the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 (4.20 secs). This Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 GTS-R Automatic is also faster than the 2023 Lotus Eletre 603 bhp (4.30 secs) the 2023 Lotus Emira First Edition i4 2.0 Turbo (4.30 secs) the 2022 Lotus Eletre S 603 bhp (4.30 secs) the and the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo 992 (4.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the VXR8 and the 2014 Renault Megane RenaultSport 275 Trophy R

When talking about the performance of the Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.47 secs @ 109.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2014 Renault Megane RenaultSport 275 Trophy R (12.41 secs), the 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VII GSR (12.41 secs), and the 2017 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive (12.42 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2017 version of the Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 GTS-R Automatic has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2017 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 2017 Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 GTS-R Automatic 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:

2017 VXR8 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Vauxhall-Opel

Car Comparison