2010 Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst S

2010 Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst S front angle view

2010 Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst S front view

2010 Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst S side angle view

2010 Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst S engine view

Luton – Few would argue that Vauxhall VXR8 super-sedan storm lacks the power stakes, but in case there are any doubters, the Bathurst S Edition makes them legal or sideways …
The addition of a Walkinshaw Performance 122 compressor, the Bathurst S version with 560 hp V8, 431 hp compared to the standard car and produced hit searing acceleration in the speed range and a spine-tingling wail, Banshee, when the loud pedal.
The Bathurst S Edition combines the naturally aspirated VXR8 Vauxhall Bathurst Edition to the family, with two cars, a number of technical and cosmetic upgrades over the standard. Only a limited number Bathurst Editions will be sold through selected retailers Vauxhall.
More power to exploit the potential of Bathurst are six-pot front and four-piston rear now standard on both models, with stiffer, adjustable coil springs and dampers Walkinshaw over-developed. The tailor-made shock absorbers 15 individual valve bodies with independent angle adjustment for the preference of the owner setup.
Dynamic, both Bathurst VXR8 keep ride quality is much praised, but body control is improved and the treatment made usable for the enthusiastic driver.
In the heart of Bathurst S Walkinshaw of the 122 compressor, which not only improves performance by 30 percent, but escalated from a few conspicuous 550 nm and an eye-watering 715Nm. That is the strength of the LS3 V8 engine production figures could be higher, but the VXR8 retain the driveability and durability Walkinshaw was a priority. In fact, the loader 122 much more than just a bolt-on blower. The fully developed package also includes a large capacity intercooler, high-flow injectors, cold air intake and a separate Walkinshaw developed ECU map, while the standard manual transmission is upgraded with a high torque clutch. As with most turbocharged cars, the power supply extremely linear, with one big gulp torque from very low speed range in which not, but push the engine to redline and there is no prejudice in the perception of the car, just a seamless flow of power.
Outside, both Bathurst immediately distinguished by its distinctive graphics package to recognize that includes fog lights and “Bathurst” badges (only the addition of a discrete ‘S’ badge the turbocharged model reveals extra 129PS) during a console badge car build number installed in addition to “tread plate Walkinshaw Performance” is in every house.
Putting icing on the cake for serious drivers the option of the new bi-modal exhaust system, which Bathurst on both models. Increase power by up to 10PS, an ingenious system the driver can choose between two settings noise: ‘Street’ with a ceiling of 92dbA, or optimum, the LS3 V8 full 102dbA releases. The two and-a-half-inch diameter, made of stainless steel with chrome tailpipe finisher unique and costs £ 1,600.
Both models retain the Bathurst VXR8 the default color palette, and can also be specified with the optional 20-inch alloy wheels at £ 1,500. List of Bathurst Edition £ 37.995 – £ 2.757 just above the standard VXR8 – during the Bathurst S costs £ 44.995.

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