Vauxhall 2014 Corsa VXR, Astra VXR, 2014 Corsa VXR Clubsport, 2014 Astra VXR, 2014 Insignia VXR SuperSport Specifications
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2014 Models Edition 1
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VXR RANGE
Live the Change 4
Corsa VXR 6
Corsa VXR Clubsport 12
Astra VXR 16
New Insignia VXR SuperSport 22
Corsa, Astra, New Insignia Technical Guide 30
Corsa, Astra, New Insignia Options 36
New VXR8 38
New VXR8 Clubsport R8 and Maloo R8 46
New VXR8 Enhanced Driver Interface 48
New VXR8 Chassis Dynamics 50
VXR Colours and Trims 52
This brochure covers Corsa VXR, Corsa VXR Clubsport, Astra VXR, New Insignia VXR SuperSport and New VXR8 models only.
Some of the models shown include options and accessories available at extra cost. And not all of the features described are
available on every model. So for all current model or equipment details visit: www.vxr.co.uk
The colours reproduced throughout this brochure may vary slightly from the actual paint colour. As a result, they should be
used as a guide only. Your Vauxhall Retailer has a comprehensive display of our paint samples.
This is extra-sensory stimulation. Cars with soul and power to make you
feel alive, electrified and inspired. A range of driver-focused, performance
machines that just demand to be driven.
VXR
NEW LIMITS
VXR
LIVE THE CHANGE
Advances in automotive technology have diluted the
modern driving experience to the point where many
of today’s ‘performance’ cars have become soulless
and uncommunicative.
You feel like you’re not actually driving. You feel like you’re
being driven: you feel disconnected.
VXR changes all that. VXR is here to reconnect the driver
to the road – not with a wire, but with a heartbeat. There’s a
range of VXR models, every one a focused performance
machine, the kind you want to be driving if you like to get up
in the night for a blast, just for the hell of it. If you are that
type of person, then you’ve got VXR in your blood. You just
might not know it yet.
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CORSA VXR
The power to reach 60mph in just 6.5* seconds.
The ability to stay in control from a dynamic sports
chassis set-up. The reassurance that comes from a
range of serious safety features. Choose your weapon
– VXR or the new VXR Clubsport model. All you need
do is point and shoot.
18-inch alloy wheels and Adaptive Forward Lighting are optional at extra cost.
*VXR Clubsport models.
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SERIOUSLY INVOLVING
You don’t just get into the Corsa VXR. You tune in. Every aspect, detail and
material exists for one reason alone. To connect you to the road.
Interior features
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Recaro shell-backed sports front seats with Morrocana-trimmed side
bolsters and integral head restraints
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Driver’s and front passenger’s front, side-impact and curtain airbags
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Three-spoke flat-bottomed leather-covered sports steering wheel
with VXR logo
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Unique VXR instrument panel with stepper motor speedometer and tachometer
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Unique VXR gear knob
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Sports pedals
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VXR alloy-effect door sill covers
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CD/MP3 CD player/aux-in/stereo radio (CD 30 MP3)
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Remote control security alarm system
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Air conditioning
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Cruise control
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Trip computer
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1. Recaro seats. Corsa VXR comes with height-adjustable, ‘shell-
backed’ Recaro VXR sports front seats to keep you in place when the
going gets a little quick. They provide just the support you need right
where you need it. And they look pretty awesome too.
2. VXR facia. Think of it as VXR mission control. This is where it all
happens if you’re a Corsa VXR driver. Black sports instruments with
translucent rings and red highlights. Piano black-effect centre
console with quality CD 30 MP3 audio and aux-in socket. Illuminated
translucent switches. Cruise control. Trip computer. And you.
3. VXR steering wheel. You don’t stick any old wheel on a car like
Corsa VXR. This three-spoke is trimmed in black leather with silver
stitching and the audio remote controls in cool Piano black-effect
panels. It’s flat-bottomed too and has a VXR logo mounted in its own
alloy trim.
4. VXR detailing. The Corsa VXR interior is packed with VXRspecific details. A leather-trimmed gear knob with VXR logo takes
charge of the six-speed gearbox. There are sports pedals, and
VXR-logo floor mats and sill covers.
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DESIGNED TO SET THE
HEART RACING
The name says it all. The Corsa VXR means business. Just one glance at the
honeycomb sports front grille, the rear roof spoiler and the side sills and you
know this car promises performance. And under the bonnet it more than
delivers. Corsa VXR is capable of 0-60mph in a mere 6.8 seconds thanks to a
turbocharged 1.6i 16v engine.
Exterior features
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VXR rear roof spoiler 1.
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VXR honeycomb sports front grille and air dam/bumper
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VXR front fog lights with alloy-effect surround
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Unique VXR twin-arm door mirrors 2.
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VXR side sills
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VXR rear bumper incorporating diffuser
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VXR triangular centre exit exhaust tailpipe 3.
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Dark-tinted rear windows optional at extra cost
Design theme. Corsa VXR’s electrically heated door mirrors, front fog
light surrounds and centre exit exhaust tailpipe all share a unique triangular
design theme.
Alloy wheels. The 17-inch Y-design alloy wheel 4 is standard on Corsa VXR with
215/45 R 17 ultra-low profile tyres. And if you fancy something a little wilder, how
about the optional 18-inch alloy wheels with 225/35 R 18 ultra-low profile tyres 5.
Serious performance and visual impact all in one package.
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Engine
1.6i 16v ECOTEC-4 Turbo (1598cc)
Maximum power:
192PS (141kW) @ 5850rpm
Maximum torque:
230Nm* (170 lb.ft.) @ 1980-5850rpm
Compression ratio: 8.8:1
Bore/stroke: 79.0mm x 81.5mm
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Turbocharger integrated into
exhaust manifold
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Intercooler
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Sodium-filled exhaust valves
*Increased to 260+Nm for five seconds with turbo
overboost function.
Performance
(manufacturer’s figures)
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Maximum speed: 140mph
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Acceleration 0-60mph: 6.8secs
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Engine, transmission and chassis. Whichever way you look at it, Corsa VXR doesn’t hang around. The lightweight 1.6 litre turbo puts out
192PS and the software controlled overboost increases maximum torque to 260+Nm for safer overtaking. No worries in the chassis
department either. With lowered sports suspension, bigger brakes, switchable Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) with traction control
and ABS with straight line stability control and cornering brake control – it’s all designed for rapid, safe progress.
Fuel economy and emissions
mpg (litres/100km)
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Urban driving: 28.8 (9.8)
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Extra-urban driving: 47.9 (5.9)
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Combined figure: 38.7 (7.3)
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CO2 emissions: 172g/km
Chassis, suspension and brakes
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Lowered and uprated VXR sports
suspension see page 31
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Switchable Electronic Stability Programme
(ESP) including traction control
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Front ventilated disc brakes:
308mm diameter
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Rear disc brakes: 264mm diameter
Transmission
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Six-speed manual gearbox
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Gear ratios:
1st – 3.82:1, 2nd – 2.16:1,
3rd – 1.48:1, 4th – 1.07:1, 5th – 0.88:1,
6th – 0.74:1, Final drive – 4.18:1
Wheels and tyres
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17-inch Y-design alloy wheels with 215/45
R 17 ultra-low profile tyres
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18-inch 5 Y-spoke bi-colour alloy wheels
with 225/35 R 18 ultra-low profile tyres,
optional at extra cost
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Car supplied with emergency tyre inflation
kit in lieu of spare wheel
Insurance group (ABI recommended)
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32D
18-inch 5 Y-spoke bi-colour alloy wheels
with 225/35 R 18 ultra-low profile tyres,
optional at extra cost
Tyre rating (according to EU Regulation 1222/2009)
Tyre size 215/45 R 17 225/35 R 18
Fuel efficiency group E E
Wet grip performance B B
External noise measured (dB) 75 77
External noise group
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CORSA VXR CLUBSPORT
Be in no doubt: the new Corsa VXR Clubsport throws down the challenge to
the hot hatch elite and make no mistake it delivers, big time.
A 205PS 1.6 litre turbocharged engine, Drexler mechanical limited-slip
differential, Bilstein developed chassis set up, uprated Remus sports exhaust
and high performance Brembo braking say this is one mean Corsa.
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VXR Clubsport Interior. ‘Shell-backed’ Recaro sports front seats 1. VXR facia, steering wheel,
gear knob and sports pedals. And driver-focused ergonomics that put you fully in control.
The Touch and Connect multi-media satellite navigation system is optional at extra cost.
2. Unique ‘Clubsport’ black-finish door sill set the tone.
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VXR Clubsport Exterior. The VXR Clubsport signals it’s sporting intent with a hardcore stainless steel Remus dual exhaust
system. 18-inch lightweight black gloss alloy wheels. And serious rubberware: 225/35 R 18 ultra-low profile tyres for massive grip 3.
With 250-280Nm* of torque and 205PS, VXR Clubsport piles on the performance as cleanly as you like. To harness the power
potential, the VXR Clubsport employs a Drexler traction-enhancing mechanical multi-plate limited-slip differential. Brembo
four-piston front brakes ensure exceptional stopping ability too 4.
Dark-tinted rear glass, Adaptive Forward
Lighting and two-coat metallic paint are
optional at extra cost.
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*Increased to 280Nm with turbo overboost function.
ACCELERATE
EVERYTHING
Significant chassis mods – signed off on the Nürburgring’s unforgiving
Nordschleife no less – ensure there’s grip, balance and body control to spare.
This ultimate Corsa VXR receives specially commissioned progressive-rate springs
and inverted monotube dampers courtesy of Bilstein, and rides a full 20mm lower
at the front and 15mm at the rear than a regular Corsa VXR – giving the car a low,
controlled stance. The result? A seriously engaging track-taming sensation that
does full justice to the VXR badge.
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Engine transmission and chassis improvements. This new Clubsport model takes Corsa VXR performance to the limit. Running on a diet
of 98 octane fuel, a revised turbocharger and Remus sports exhaust with reduced back pressure have helped push performance to a whole
new level. The ABS traction control and electronic stability programme have all been recalibrated to accommodate the Clubsport’s more
potent set up. A Drexler multi-plate limited-slip differential helps tame the power during cornering or sudden changes in road surface while a
high-performance Brembo braking system reins in the VXR Clubsport’s blistering potential.
VXR Clubsport features over Corsa VXR:
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Unique 18-inch 10-spoke high-gloss black
alloy wheels with 225/35 R 18 ultra-low
profile tyres
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Black gloss grille bar
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Black gloss VXR mirror caps
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Unique extended front splitter
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Unique rear diffuser
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White stitching on seats, handbrake and
gear lever gaiter
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Drexler mechanical multi-plate
limited-slip differential
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Lowered Bilstein springs and inverted
dampers (reduced by 20mm front,
15mm rear)
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Black Clubsport door sill covers
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Stainless steel Remus dual exhaust
system with reduced back pressure
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Power: 205PS vs 192PS
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Torque: 250Nm vs 230Nm
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Torque with turbo overboost:
280Nm vs 260Nm
Engine
1.6i 16v ECOTEC-4 Turbo (1598cc)
Maximum power: 205PS* (150kW)
@ 5750rpm
Maximum torque: 250Nm**
(184 lb.ft.) @ 2250-5500rpm
Compression ratio: 8.8:1
Bore/stroke: 79.0mm x 81.5mm
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Modified engine management
and turbocharger
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Intercooler
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Sodium-filled exhaust valves
*Using 98-Ron unleaded fuel.
**Increased to 280Nm with turbo overboost function.
Performance (manufacturer’s figures)
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Maximum speed: 143mph
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Acceleration 0-60mph: 6.5secs
Transmission
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Six-speed manual gearbox
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Gear ratios:
1st – 3.82:1
2nd – 2.16:1
3rd – 1.48:1
4th – 1.07:1
5th – 0.88:1
6th – 0.74:1
Final drive – 4.18:1
Fuel economy and emissions
mpg (litres/100km)
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Urban driving: 27.7 (10.2)
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Extra-urban driving: 46.3 (6.1)
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Combined figure: 37.2 (7.6)
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CO2 emissions: 178g/km
Suspension and brakes
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Lowered Bilstein springs and
inverted dampers
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Recalibrated ABS, traction control
and ESP
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Uprated and reduced weight Brembo
front brakes
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Front ventilated disc brakes:
305mm diameter
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Rear disc brakes: 264mm diameter
Insurance group (ABI recommended)
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34D
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Power (PS)
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Torque (Nm)
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Engine Speed in rpm
Corsa VXR Nürburgring
Overboost
300
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ASTRA VXR
When you’re left breathless, sweating and with the sound of your own
heartbeat pounding in your ears, don’t say we didn’t warn you.
The Astra VXR certainly means business. Packing an aggressive 280PS,
400Nm 2.0 litre turbocharged direct injection engine, it’s just begging to be
taken out for a blast. With a custom-built chassis – developed at the
renowned Nürburgring – featuring HiPerStrut front suspension with limitedslip differential and a Watts link semi-independent rear suspension there’s
unparalleled connection with the road. Add drop-dead exterior styling
including meaty 19-inch alloys and this extraordinary VXR won’t just turn
heads – it’ll blow minds.
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