2005 Vauxhall Monaro VXR

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Could this be the car to go where no Vauxhall has ever gone before? With 404 bhp of power supplied by the Corvette's 6.0-liter LS2 V8, the new Monaro VXR is set to be the first ever production Vauxhall to top 180 mph, finally overtaking the Lotus Carlton to become the fastest ever Vauxhall. The latest version of the company's performance flagship takes over from the original Monaro VXR, which sold out within three months of going on sale earlier this year. The new car takes the VXR brand to even further extremes, with more power and torque than any other production car to wear the Vauxhall badge. Under the new ventilated bonnet sits the new high-output 6.0-liter LS2 V8 engine, from Chevrolet Corvette C6. As you'd expect from a supercar engine, power figures are impressive, with 404 bhp (up from the last model's 388 bhp) and a massive 391 lb-ft of torque (compared to 376 lb-ft). But the new version of the Monaro VXR hasn't just been built for outright speed. Along with the new engine, virtually the entire drivetrain has been upgraded with revised suspension and bigger brakes to ensure that the latest version can keep the power tamed while still being thrilling to drive. With its classic front-engine, rear-wheel drive layout, the Monaro has already gained a reputation for being an enthusiastic driver's favorite. Since those enthusiasts also loved the way the last VXR looked, the styling changes have been kept to the bare minimum. To help the car breathe more efficiently and <b>...</b>

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2005, vauxhall, monaro, vxr

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