[hks786]

At the heart of the Vauxhall Insignia VXR is a advanced 2.8-litre V6 Turbo ECOTEC engine, with its micro-alloy forged steel crank, classic 60-degree cylinder angle and die-cast alloy oil sump - all features found in many a race engine. Producing 325PS (65PS up on the Elite V6), the engine uses a single, twin-scroll turbocharger and variable valve control for quick throttle response, and accelerates from 0-60mph in 5.8 seconds, achieving an electronically limited top speed of 155mph.

[hks786]

More info:

http://www.netcarshow.com/vauxhall/2010-insignia_vxr/

[jeremyc74]

I think the Insignia is a great looking car, but I'm not so sure I like this VXR version. It's a little overdone IMO.

[wellwell]

i'd probably tone down the bling on the shnoz and ask burt reynolds to retrieve the hugongous screaming chicken off of the steering wheel but other than that its not too bad

[Kenix]

Like the steering wheel

[Kensta335]

Not feeling it.

[Year's_End]

I love it, but I'm questioning the placement of those tall brake ducts...they're too narrowly placed.

[Deda]

i will never buy opel with 325hp! it wont last for long time.

[DrunkOnJ20]

Looks awesome.

[footie]

It's a great car and the VXR will add a bit of spice to a well balanced if a little safe and middle of the road range.

Don't like it in white though, maybe it will look better in a nice light grey metallic. I suspect it's handling will be safe in much the same way as early Audi Quattros were, but in VXR I believe it's using the latest Haldex AWD system as used in the SAABs, so grip and traction will be there a plenty.

Shame is will only be worth about 40% after the first year so if interested best hold off and buy secondhand.

[hks786]

Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

I love it, but I'm questioning the placement of those tall brake ducts...they're too narrowly placed.

Thats my biggest problem too. Apart from that this car in its standard form looks brilliant (trust me) so I'm sure this VXR will catch attention on the road. Technology and performance sounds great too!

[hks786]

More pics:

[Spec 1]

I'd rock it. Looks much better than the version Chevy is planning on using.

[OOO]

[quagmire]

Originally Posted by Spec 1

I'd rock it. Looks much better than the version Chevy is planning on using.

Are you talking about the Cruze? That is replacing the Cobalt. The Insignia is a mid-size vehicle and will come here in the US as the Buick Regal.

[OBI_agent]

Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

I love it, but I'm questioning the placement of those tall brake ducts...they're too narrowly placed.

Originally Posted by hks786

Thats my biggest problem too. Apart from that this car in its standard form looks brilliant (trust me) so I'm sure this VXR will catch attention on the road. Technology and performance sounds great too!

+1....I have seen pics of it in normal form and it looks way better. Overall, the side and the back aint bad.

And yeh the techno sounds awesome. It seems, everyone is going FI nowadays...which isnt a bad thing

Originally Posted by footie

Shame is will only be worth about 40% after the first year so if interested best hold off and buy secondhand.

Damn....that is some shitty resale value

[adrian1480]

who?

[d3l0n]

wont be suprised if saturn takes that too...
remember the saturn sky is from vauxhall

[footie]

[QUOTE=OBI_agent;4923596]+1....I have seen pics of it in normal form and it looks way better. Overall, the side and the back aint bad.

And yeh the techno sounds awesome. It seems, everyone is going FI nowadays...which isnt a bad thing

Originally Posted by OBI_agent

The least successful part of the design is the rear in my opinion, the rest looks great but I think a change of colour might just highlight the curves and creases better than white can. Inside it's a bit busy for my liking, as if they are trying too hard to impress but apart from this it will give the likes of the 335i and S4 a run for their money.

Damn....that is some shitty resale value

Sad to say it but this is the outcome of the present economical conditions we find ourselves in. When my M3 is only valued at £39K on a trade-in (RRP £57.5K) it's understandable to expect the Vauxhall/Opal to hold even less of it's value.

[OBI_agent]

^^^???

Your quotation went kind of haywire;

Anyway, the resale sucks for M3...that's alot of money your losing on it. Anyway, I hope you keep it for longer then a year...M3 resale sucks but the car rocks

[E82tt6]

I had this same motor in my Saab 9-3 Aero. Chipped, it was faster than my stock 135i.

[Dragonman4]

Originally Posted by d3l0n

wont be suprised if saturn takes that too...
remember the saturn sky is from vauxhall

+1 wouldn't be surprised if saturn came out with this in the states. They sell the Vauxhall Astra here as the Saturn Astra, and the Aura is basically a sedan version of the Astra. Also, their new Vue is the same as the Antara. I actually wouldn't mind them bringing over the tigra here. It's a nice little convertible hatch. I'd buy one of those over an SLK strictly based on looks.