This new video review of the Vauxhall VXR8 takes the Australian born muscle car to one of the best driving roads in Europe, Route Napoleon located in France. The 2011 Vauxhall VXR8 is the second generation of the model and it comes with a Chevrolet 6.2-litre LS3 V8 engine that sends 431PS and a 550Nm of torque to the rear wheels. Vauxhall's VXR8 comes with a proper six-speed manual transmission and a limited slip differential. As an option, Vauxhall is also selling the VXR8 with an automatic gearbox. Talking performance figures, the VXR8 needs 4.9 seconds to reach the 60 mph mark and has an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph.
In Europe, the Vauxhall VXR8 manages to bring unique looks, muscle car levels of fun, and a reasonable price tag.
Watch the new Vauxhall VXR8 review video after the jump.
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