Vauxhall 2014 Insignia VXR SuperSport, Specifications

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Page 3: ...els 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 YourVauxhall Retailer has a compre...

Page 4: ... 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...

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Page 6: ...ynamic 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 6 Corsa VXR ...

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Page 8: ... head restraints Driver s and front passenger s front side impact and curtain airbags Three spoke flat bottomed leather covered sports steering wheel with VXR logo Unique VXR instrument panel with stepper motor speedometer and tachometer Unique VXR gear knob Sports pedals VXR alloy effect door sill covers CD MP3 CD player aux in stereo radio CD 30 MP3 Remote control security alarm system Air condi...

Page 9: ...iano 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 mo...

Page 10: ...ct surround Unique VXR twin arm door mirrors 2 VXR side sills VXR rear bumper incorporating diffuser VXR triangular centre exit exhaust tailpipe 3 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...

Page 11: ...nomy and emissions mpg litres 100km Urban driving 28 8 9 8 Extra urban driving 47 9 5 9 Combined figure 38 7 7 3 CO2 emissions 172g km Chassis suspension and brakes Lowered and uprated VXR sports suspension see page 31 Switchable Electronic Stability Programme ESP including traction control Front ventilated disc brakes 308mm diameter Rear disc brakes 264mm diameter Transmission Six speed manual ge...

Page 12: ...ped chassis set up uprated Remus sports exhaust and high performance Brembo braking say this is one mean Corsa 12 Clubsport style 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 Uni...

Page 13: ...ip 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...

Page 14: ...ultimate CorsaVXR 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 CorsaVXR giving the car a low controlled stance The result A seriously engaging track taming sensation that does full justice to the VXR badge 14 Clubsport technical data ...

Page 15: ...door sill covers Stainless steel Remus dual exhaust system with reduced back pressure Power 205PS vs 192PS Torque 250Nm vs 230Nm 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 Modified engine management and turbocharger Intercooler Sodi...

Page 16: ...rbocharged 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 limited slip 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...

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Page 18: ...u something to cling to when the fun really starts 2 3 vxr Infotainment A mobile phone system with Bluetooth as standard and optional sat nav mean you can stay in touch wherever your journey takes you A DMB digital radio and USB connection are there too to add that favourite soundtrack to your drive Interior features Premium VXR sports front seats with Morrocana side bolsters Three spoke flat bott...

Page 19: ...s VXR just demands to be driven VXR Performance Seat Pack For the ultimate driving experience specify this optional Pack featuring powered lumbar and side bolster supports This is also included when you choose the Leather Pack option illustrated left and below Available with black or blue central stripe Astra VXR interior style 19 ...

Page 20: ...stem tuned for sound LED rear lights 19 inch five spoke alloy wheels vxr Aero Pack Take VXR visual impact to the max VXR bi plane rear roof spoiler 1 VXR extended side sills 4 20 inch five Y spoke bi colour alloy wheels 4 3 3 vxr button Hit the VXR button and the Astra VXR tightens the suspension sharpens the throttle response and makes the steering more direct vxr Performance Seat Pack The ultima...

Page 21: ...ross drilled front disc brakes 355mm diameter see page 34 Brembo 4 piston front brake calipers see page 34 Ventilated rear disc brakes 315mm diameter Drexler Limited Slip Differential LSD see page 33 Transmission Six speed manual gearbox Wheels and tyres 19 inch five spoke alloy wheels with 245 40 R 19 ultra low profile tyres 20 inch five Y spoke bi colour alloy wheels with 245 35 R 20 ultra low p...

Page 22: ...lops 325PS A massive 435Nm of torque 0 60mph acceleration in just 5 6 seconds And with an unrestricted top speed the new SuperSport now realises this VXR s true performance potential But it s not just about absolute power But absolute control An adaptive 4X4 system electronic Limited Slip Differential eLSD and HiPerStrut front suspension system put the driver in total command And you can specify a...

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Page 24: ...mance than words ever could Instantly memorable the new front and rear styling give the VXR SuperSport instant road presence The muscular front bumper with vertical air intakes rear diffuser and integrated matt chrome tailpipes feature on all three models hatchback saloon and Sports Tourer But this new VXR model says everything about performance styling in the appropriate tone When you re this con...

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Page 26: ...vity The Navi 900 IntelliLink unit complete with satellite navigation brings your digital life into your car You can use IntelliLink to connect to your smartphone or tablet device select music and make calls all at the touch of a screen or swipe of our first ever touch pad 4 VXR instruments New Insignia VXR SuperSport takes care of the driver information via a high quality 8 inch colour digital di...

Page 27: ...ellite navigation system with 8 inch colour touch screen Digital radio Stereo radio CD MP3 CD player Aux in SD card and USB sockets Audio streaming Bluetooth connectivity Multi function touch pad infotainment controller Ambient interior lighting Automatic lighting control Electro chromatic anti dazzle rear view mirror Single zone electronic climate control Cruise control Trip computer Remote contr...

Page 28: ... bi xenon headlights Rain sensitive windscreen wipers Tyre pressure monitoring system 2 Brembo Brakes Four piston Brembo front brakes add to the VXR s impeccable sporting credentials The cast iron discs mounted on an aluminium centre reduce weight improving the VXR s braking and overall performance 3 5 1 4 3 Alloy wheels Serious wheel and tyre combinations are a VXR speciality New Insignia VXR Sup...

Page 29: ...5mm diameter Electronic Limited Slip Differential eLSD see page 33 Transmission Six speed manual gearbox Six speed automatic with paddle shift facility optional at extra cost Wheels and tyres 19 inch V spoke alloy wheels with 245 40 R 19 ultra low profile tyres 20 inch five Y spoke bi colour alloy wheels with 255 35 R 20 ultra low profile tyres optional at extra cost illustrated on page 25 Emergen...

Page 30: ... be a race car designer to understand why VXR models are so special The results speak for themselves But just in case you re wondering about what lies behind our performance features we ve explained a few of them here in a little more detail ...

Page 31: ...ng Nordschleife circuit in Germany the ultimate test of chassis performance Manuel Reuter twice winner of the Le Mans 24 hour race was on the test team and his vast experience contributed to the final set up of the cars 2 HiPerStrut front suspension The Astra VXR and New Insignia VXR SuperSport use a significant evolution of the regular models MacPherson strut front suspension The HiPerStrut High ...

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Page 33: ...itch making it more responsive during direction changes and more settled during the braking turn in acceleration transition when cornering The FlexRide dampers contain magneto rheological MR fluid magnetic particles suspended in a synthetic fluid which change flow rate when a magnetic field is applied Complex algorithms within the CDC system use acceleration braking and cornering data to instantan...

Page 34: ...tilises high performance pads which are also 10 larger giving exceptional stopping power 2 reduced unsprung weight Every aspect of a VXR has been considered when it comes to performance On Astra and Insignia the HiPerStrut front suspension 20 inch bi colour alloy wheels with Pirelli P Zero tyres and lightweight Brembo front brakes all combine to reduce unsprung weight by up to 7 5kg per front corn...

Page 35: ...ity Additional benefits include reduced weight 45 percent lighter and reduced seat depth Both driver and front passenger seats are 40mm lower than the Astra Hatchback helping reduce the VXR s centre of gravity Despite their overt sporting characteristics the seats can be adjusted up to 18 ways depending upon specification Optional pneumatically adjustable side bolsters provide the optimum lateral ...

Page 36: ... Navi 900 IntelliLink system as standard This state of the art touch screen system includes 3D map visualisation and one shot voice commands for navigation phone calls and audio track choice The system also features an intelligent touch pad with handwriting recognition facility providing unparalleled functionality 2 Bluetooth connectivity Standard on Astra VXR and New Insignia VXR Supersport optio...

Page 37: ... 4 Corsa Touch and Connect An intuitive touch screen navigation system complete with USB connection and Bluetooth connectivity featuring 4x20W per channel output and seven premium speakers VXR Options 37 ...

Page 38: ...ve new look and awe inspiring performance DNA to match the Vauxhall VXR8 GTS redefines world class saloon design with more presence more power and more passion than ever before So if you re not yet ready to let life pass you by strap yourself in take the wheel and enjoy the ultimate driving experience ...

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Page 40: ... jaw dropping power statistic of 585PS and 740Nm of torque and rockets it to 60mph in under 4 5 seconds New safety features like monstrous forged aluminium brake discs that peer from behind giant alloy wheels and torque vectoring together with independent rear suspension controlled by the best in electronic active safety chassis control help tame this four door beast of a muscle car from Vauxhall ...

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Page 42: ... Choose from touring sport performance and track and the vehicle s ESC traction control launch control manual transmission only and bi modal exhaust as well as its brake torque vectoring and new electronic power steering will adjust accordingly 3 Keyless entry and start The keyless system with key fob recognition and vehicle locking provides added security This system increases convenience in day ...

Page 43: ... boost pressure Centre console VXR8 I D plate Leather covered gear lever Sports pedals Premium BOSE audio with nine speakers Enhanced Driver Interface see page 48 Mobile phone system with Bluetooth does not include phone The VXR8 features an 8 inch high resolution colour touch screen display along with USB input Single CD player with the capability to play MP3 tracks full iPod integration and a ni...

Page 44: ...orts high performance front styling 1 Projector headlights for greater high beam range plus LED daytime running lights 1 20 inch Blade forged alloy wheels satin graphite 2 Sports LED rear lights 3 Superflow performance rear spoiler 3 Rear bumper incorporating lo line sports rear spoiler and quad exhaust outlets with shadow chrome tips 4 Racing style The aggressive new styling on the New VXR8 GTS l...

Page 45: ...ssis suspension and brakes Variable ratio power assisted rack and pinion steering Performance suspension with Generation 3 MRC see page 51 MacPherson strut direct acting stabiliser bar Progressive rate coils springs Fully independent multi link rear suspensionwithprogressive ratesprings Electronic Stability Programme incorporating ABS ESC EBA TCS and Torque Vectoring Competition mode ESC Launch co...

Page 46: ...pecial order only and built to your specification Both VXR8 Clubsport R8 Saloon and Tourer models make a bold statement about who you are and your passion for driving The VXR Maloo R8 is a sport utility pick up that is the ultimate expression of work hard play hard With a unique sailplane design falling directly behind the cockpit the aerodynamic VXR Maloo R8 is one good looking and powerful workh...

Page 47: ...But the Clubsport R8 Tourer comes with even more flexibility and cargo carrying capacity The looks speak for themselves The Clubsport R8 means business and looks like it The sculpting of the new bonnet and boot together with the lo line body colour spoiler deliver a dynamic sporty look ...

Page 48: ... enough the real enthusiast can even download their track day data and analyse their performance using the MoTec i2 software provided Driver information such as the performance of the chassis dynamics systems can also be displayed as well as live information about the operation of the bi modal exhaust Bi modal exhaust Displays important information of the performance of the bi modal induction syst...

Page 49: ...and your competitive instincts data Logging Download your recorded information onto a USB stick and review it later on your PC G Force Feeds live information on longitudinal and lateral G Forces dynamics Understand your vehicle s behaviour with an understeer and oversteer display 49 VXR8 EDI mrC performance data Monitor the performance of the magnetic ride control system in real time ...

Page 50: ...a warning indicator and an audible sound Brakes With monstrous front and rear brakes and wider rear tyres the VXR8 GTS continues to deliver our best ever braking package Increased brake rotor diameters have enabled improvements in brake modulation and feel while the new radical low weight caliper design has allowed a larger high performance caliper without sacrificing unsprung mass The VXR8 GTS br...

Page 51: ...that has never before been felt on a VXR model The MRC system features switchable ride control which enables Performance and Track modes The finely tuned Performance mode offers a sharper response with reduced body roll For the ultimate driving sensation Track mode combined with 20 wheels rides like a race tuned Supercar MRC is a semi active suspension technology with no electro mechanical valves ...

Page 52: ...ather specially selected to reflect the range s performance heritage CoLoUrS ANd oPTIoNAL TrImS Corsavxr Astravxr Corsavxr Clubsport Arden Blue Two coat pearlescent Carbon Flash Two coat metallic Carbon Flash Two coat metallic Carbon Flash Two coat metallic Summit White Brilliant Power Red Solid two coat Optional at extra cost Due to the limitations of the printing process the colours reproduced m...

Page 53: ... on seat bolsters illustrated on page 19 Jet Black Nappa soft leather seat inserts with Blue stripe and Blue stitching on seat bolsters illustrated on page 19 Corsa VXR Standard Charcoal Splice cloth with Morrocana trimmed seat bolsters illustrated on page 8 Optional at extra cost Leather Pack illustrated above comprising leather seat facings and heated front seats Corsa VXR Clubsport Charcoal Spl...

Page 54: ... may vary slightly from the actual paint colour and trim material As a result they should be used as a guide only Nitrate Silver Two coat metallic Sting Red Solid Perfect Blue Two coat metallic Prussian Steel Two coat metallic Heron White Solid Phantom Black Two coat metallic Fantale Orange Solid Regal Peacock Two coat metallic Karma Two coat metallic Alchemy Two coat metallic New Insigniavxr Supe...

Page 55: ...sing perforated leather seat facings eight way electrically adjustable and heated front seats dual zone electronic climate control electrically folding door mirrors and electro chromatic anti dazzle driver s door mirror New VXR8 VXR8 Onyx leather featuring performance front seats with eight way electrical adjustment and lumbar support adjustment 55 ...

Page 56: ...that your motor insurance policy provides adequate cover for additional fitted options and accessories Please note accessories shown are for illustrative purposes only As part of Vauxhall s policy of environmental care this brochure is printed on paper manufactured using Elemental Chlorine Free pulps from specially farmed sustainable timber resources All rights reserved No part of this publication...