How many Vectra VXR are left?
| 2021 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| VAUXHALL VECTRA SPECIAL VXR V6 | 15 | 22 |
| VAUXHALL VECTRA VXR | 520 | 558 |
| VAUXHALL VECTRA VXR V6 TURBO | 17 | 15 |
| VAUXHALL VECTRA VXR V6 TURBO A | 10 | 12 |
Is the Vectra VXR Turbo?
Vauxhall Vectra VXR rivals Smooth turbocharged V6 offers effortless performance while the handling is set up to tackle the most demanding roads.
How much is tax on a Vectra VXR?
VXR
| Annual Road Tax | CO2 Emissions (g/km) | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.8 T V6 (280bhp) Estate 5d | £585.00 | 252 (Band L) |
| 2.8 T V6 (280bhp) Hatchback 5d | £585.00 | 250 (Band L) |
| 2.8 T V6 (Estate) 5d (23 Mar 2006 – 20 Aug 2006) | £585.00 | 250 (Band L) |
| 2.8 T V6 (Estate) 5d (15 Nov 2005 – 22 Mar 2006) | £340.00 | 250 (Band K) |
Are vectras reliable?
The Vectras has earned a reasonable reputation for reliability, although according to the What Car? Reliability index, they have slipped in recent years and, overall, Vauxhall rates below average. The 2.2 diesel needs regular oil checks/top-ups, otherwise it could run dry and seize.
How many Vectra VXR made?
So, if you have a Silver Lightening Vectra VXR, its one of only 24 built !! However, I still think its a pretty exclusive car at only 1001 total.
What BHP is Vectra VXR?
251 bhp
Performance
| Power | 251 bhp |
|---|---|
| Top Speed | 161 mph |
| 0-60 mph | 6.5 secs |
| Torque | 355 Nm, 258 ft-lb |
| CO2 Emissions | 247 g/km |
What does Vauxhall VXR stand for?
Definition. VXR. Vauxhall Racing. Copyright 1988-2018 AcronymFinder.com, All rights reserved.
When was the Vectra discontinued?
In October 2013, Top Gear magazine placed the 1995 Vectra on its list of The 13 Worst Cars Of The Last 20 Years, describing the car as “so mediocre that Jeremy Clarkson refused to drive it.” Production of the Vectra B ended in March 2002.
What engine is in a Vectra VXR?
V6 engine
The Vectra VXR delivered supreme performance and explosive raw pace. Its 2.8 litre twin-scroll turbocharged V6 engine was a crossflow type – with intake ducts on one side of the combustion chambers and exhaust ducts on the other.
Is the Vauxhall Vectra VXR a good car?
On the autrostrada the Vectra VXR comes into its own. Unfussed at a 100mph cruise, stable and relaxing, it’s clear that here’s a car developed on the autobahn, with performance in reserve and brakes well capable of three-figure stops. Personally, I like the ethos behind the VXR brand, but I can’t help thinking the Vectra is letting the side down.
What’s the top speed of a Vauxhall Vectra?
As well as the headline-grabbing power figure, the twin-scroll turbo 2.8-litre V6 also rustles up 262lb ft of torque between 1800rpm and 4500rpm. Hardly surprising, then, that the claimed performance is a lively 6.5sec 0-62mph and an impressive 161mph top speed.
What causes Vauxhall Vectra VXR to shuffle off line?
Transverse obstacles – badly repaired trenches, motorway joining strips – cause the Vectra to shuffle off-line, the movement at the rear inconsistent with that at the front. On the autrostrada the Vectra VXR comes into its own.