What does VXR mode do?
The Sport mode stiffens the dampers whilst the VXR mode further hardens the suspension and also sharpens the throttle response. As the car is tuned for performance from the outset, these additional settings proved subtle enough to be overlooked. Still, the 400Nm doesn’t readily announce its arrival.
Are Astra VXR engines forged?
Custom made forged pistons for the Z20LEH engine. The VXR has a stronger bottom end than the Astra G but once you get to 330bhp then further engine internal work is needed.
What engine is in a Vauxhall Astra VXR?
A 2-litre 16V ECOTEC 4 cylinder turbo engine packed 240PS and 320Nm of torque. 0-60 mph in 6.2 seconds with a blistering top speed of 152mph.
What does the VXR button do on the Astra?
My mother likes fiddling with the buttons in a car. In doing so, she’d hit the VXR button, which turns the Astra into a track racer with ultra-stiff suspension and very aggressive throttle response.
How many VXRS are there?
| 2021 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| VAUXHALL ASTRA VXR | 6.6k | 6.9k |
| VAUXHALL ASTRA VXR ARCTIC EDITION | 279 | 296 |
| VAUXHALL ASTRA VXR NURBURGRING | 431 | 434 |
What Turbo is on Astra J VXR?
The Astra J GTC VXR is powered by a GM developed 2.0 turbocharged direct injected engine.
What kind of car was Vauxhall Astra in 2005?
Then came the Monaro VXR, a muscular V8 coupe, and the Astra VXR in 2005. All of the VXR models offered big power outputs and the Astra VXR was no exception. At the time that Vauxhall launched the car, Honda was offering a Civic Type-R with 197bhp, the same output as the Volkswagen Golf GTI of the day, and Renault’s Megane Renaultsport had 222bhp.
Is the Vauxhall Astra VXR a good car?
But while it looks good, the VXR isn’t that enjoyable to drive. The ride is simply too firm, the power delivery is anything but smooth and the steering lacks feel. While it is undoubtedly hard-edged, other hot hatches offer more enjoyment and refinement.
What’s the top speed of a Vauxhall Astra?
Channelling that kind of power through the front wheels is quite a challenge and the Astra VXR is certainly a bit of a hooligan out on the road. It’s also brutally quick. It can barrel through 60mph in 6.2s and hit a 152mph top speed where conditions allow. That’s fast enough to put it right up in the elite group of performance hatchbacks.
When did the Vauxhall Astra get a facelift?
Vauxhall facelifted the Astra range early in 2007 with sharper-looking front and rear lights, a revised front bumper and more chrome splashed about the grille. Three-door Sport Hatch models like the VXR also got a honeycomb front grille.