Vauxhall is preparing to say goodbye to the VXR8 as
the company has announced plans to introduce the VXR8 GTS-R at the Goodwood
Festival of Speed. Set to become the most powerful vehicle ever sold by the
company, the VXR8 GTS-R has a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine that produces
595 PS and 740 Nm of torque.
The GTS-R has been
equipped with a new front bumper, revised side skirts, and carbon fiber front
fender vents. The car also has a front splitter, a unique diffuser, and a
four-tailpipe exhaust system with diamond-shaped tips. Rounding out the changes
are a carbon fiber rear spoiler and new 20-inch forged alloy wheels.
The interior seems to largely carryover as Vauxhall
only mentioned a few minor modifications. Highlights include leather and
Alcantara sport seats with diamond stitching and an Alcantara wrapped steering
wheel.
To keep things under control, engineers equipped the
GTS-R with a limited slip differential and a torque vectoring system. The model
has also been outfitted with an upgraded braking system that has six-piston
monoblock calipers up front with 410mm brake discs.
Production will be limited to 15 units and pricing
starts at £ 74,500 (US$ 96,008).
