Standard 19-inch five-spoke alloy wheels
with 245/40 R 19 ultra-low profile tyres.
Optional at extra cost as part of the VXR
Aero Pack, 20-inch five-Y-spoke bi-colour
alloy wheels with 245/35 R 20 ultra-low
profile tyres.
Engine
2.0i 16v ECOTEC-4 Turbo (1998cc)
Maximum power:
280PS (206kW) @ 5300rpm
Maximum torque:
400Nm (295 lb.ft.) @ 2400-4800rpm
Compression ratio: 9.3:1
Bore/stroke: 86.0mm x 86.0mm
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Turbocharger integrated into
exhaust manifold
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Intercooler
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Sodium-filled exhaust valves
Performance
(manufacturer’s figures)
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Maximum speed: 155mph
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Acceleration 0-60mph: 5.9secs
Fuel economy and emissions
mpg (litres/100km)
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Urban driving: 26.2 (10.8)
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Extra-urban driving: 43.5 (6.5)
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Combined figure: 34.9 (8.1)
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CO
2
emissions: 189g/km
Chassis, suspension and brakes
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HiPerStrut front suspension system
see page 31
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Lowered and uprated VXR sports
suspension see page 31
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Switchable Electronic Stability Programme
(ESP) including traction control
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Brembo ventilated/cross drilled,
front disc brakes: 355mm diameter
see page 34
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Brembo 4-piston front brake calipers
see page 34
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Ventilated rear disc brakes:
315mm diameter
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Drexler Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
see page 33
Transmission
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Six-speed manual gearbox
Wheels and tyres
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19-inch five-spoke alloy wheels with
245/40 R 19 ultra-low profile tyres
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20-inch five-Y-spoke bi-colour alloy
wheels with 245/35 R 20 ultra-low profile
tyres (optional at extra cost as part of the
VXR Aero Pack)
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Car supplied with emergency tyre inflation
kit in lieu of spare wheel
Insurance group (ABI recommended)
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35E
Engine, transmission and chassis. The Astra VXR is not only one of the most powerful cars in its class, it’s the fastest production Astra in
Vauxhall’s history. At its heart is a 2.0 litre turbocharged direct injection engine, producing 280PS of power and an impressive 400Nm of
torque – capable of launching it to 60 miles per hour in 5.9 seconds.
Tyre rating (according to EU Regulation 1222/2009)
Tyre size 245/40 R 19 245/35 R 20
Fuel efficiency group E E
Wet grip performance B B
External noise measured (dB) 72 72
External noise group
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