Performance Review: Vauxhall-Opel Vectra 2.8T V6 VXR - [2007]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Vauxhall-Opel Vectra Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Vauxhall-Opel Vectra 2.8T V6 VXR is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2007. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8.This particular Vauxhall-Opel Vectra has a 2792cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The Vectra shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Vectra's Front Wheel Drive, Hatchback combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1580 kgs (3483 lbs) this makes the Vauxhall-Opel Vectra 2.8T V6 VXR in the same weight category as the 2023 Ferrari Roma Spider 3.9 V8 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Vauxhall-Opel Vectra shares the same bhp with the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 2792cc 24V V6 engine produces 276 bhp (205 kW) @ 5500 rpm similar to the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 262 lb-ft (355.2 Nm) @ 1800 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (273 lb-ft) or the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (273 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Vauxhall-Opel Vectra you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2007 Bentley Brooklands 2d (199.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Vauxhall-Opel Vectra.

The Vauxhall-Opel Vectra has a Power to weight ratio of 174.6 bhp per ton and 165.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2007 Vectra competing with the 2007 Bentley Brooklands 2d (199.6 bhp per ton) or the 1995 BMW 3 Series M3 GT E36 (199.3 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 Vectra generating around 165.8 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 2002 BMW 5 Series 540i M-Sport E39 (190.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range (190.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.3 secs, this made the Vauxhall-Opel Vectra 2.8T V6 VXR as fast as the 2017 Hyundai i30 N 2.0 Turbo (6.10 secs) the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 SDV6 300 (6.10 secs) the 2017 Maserati Ghibli 3.0 V6 Diesel (6.10 secs) the or the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo Auto (6.10 secs). This Vauxhall-Opel Vectra 2.8T V6 VXR is also faster than the 2019 Toyota Supra SZ-R 2.0 Turbo (6.20 secs) the 2019 Toyota Supra SZ 2.0 Turbo (6.20 secs) the 2017 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0 TDi SCR 4Motion (6.20 secs) the and the 2014 Peugeot 208 Gti 1.6 Turbo 30th (6.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Vectra and the 1986 Ferrari Mondial 3.2l V8

When talking about the performance of the Vauxhall-Opel Vectra on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.33 secs @ 95.5 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1986 Ferrari Mondial 3.2l V8 (14.27 secs), the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant VR4 Type S (14.27 secs), and the 2017 Audi A3 S3 Saloon 2.0 Turbo (14.28 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2007 version of the Vauxhall-Opel Vectra 2.8T V6 VXR has a maximum speed of 161mph.

Top Speed of the 2007 Vectra equals the 2012 Porsche Boxster S PDK (172 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2007 Vauxhall-Opel Vectra 2.8T V6 VXR then how about the 2012 Porsche Boxster S PDK (172 mph), the 2011 Lotus Evora S IPS 3.5 V8 (172 mph), or the 2009 Porsche Cayman S 3.4 (172 mph).

Related Links:

2007 Vectra Rivals List.

A Brief History of Vauxhall-Opel

Car Comparison