VX R Brochure
VX R Brochure
CONTENTS
Corsa VXR | 5
6 | Corsa VXR
DESIGNED TO PERFORM
Strap yourself into the Recaro sports seat.
Settle into the new driver-focussed
ergonomics. Now turn the key and
the Remus twin exit exhaust system
sounds off. You feeling it?
Out on the road Corsa VXR does not disappoint.
Aggressive exterior style hints at its true performance
potential, while a fully redesigned sports chassis with
Koni Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) connects
you to the road, balances your ride and comforts
your body, even when you’re driving hard.
1. Recaro seats. Corsa VXR comes with height-
STREET SMART
adjustable, ‘shell-backed’ Recaro VXR sports front
seats to keep you in place when the going gets a
little quick. They provide just the support you need
right where you need it. And they look pretty
awesome too.
From its muscular styling to its awesome road agility, the Corsa VXR 2. VXR facia. This is where it all happens if you’re a
demands to be driven. So settle into the Recaro sports seat and immerse Corsa VXR driver. Black sports instruments with
yourself. Every detail of the new interior design and equipment list exists for translucent rings and red highlights. Illuminated
one reason. To put you in total control. There’s plenty of exclusive VXR translucent switches. Cruise control. Trip computer.
hardware to be found too, with IntelliLink audio technology to keep you A choice from one of three colour co-ordinated
entertained in more ways than one. facia combinations.* It’s all here and at your
fingertips. Think of it as VXR mission control.
3. VXR short-throw VXR gear lever. Improved shift
fluidity means improved performance through the
gears. More information on page 11.
4. VXR detailing. The Corsa VXR interior is packed
// Recaro shell-backed cloth sports // OnStar – see page 26 with VXR-specific details. A leather-trimmed gear
front seats with Morrocana- for more information knob with VXR-logo takes charge of the six-speed
trimmed side bolsters and integral gearbox. There are sports pedals, and VXR-logo
head restraints // R4.0 IntelliLink infotainment system
floor mats and sill covers.
// Three-spoke flat-bottomed // Smartphone projection
The new R4.0 IntelliLink infotainment system is
leather-covered sports // Supports Apple CarPlay™ standard on Corsa VXR. Designed to work without a
steering wheel
// Supports Android Auto™ CD, the system features digital radio, USB and
// Unique VXR instrument panel Bluetooth® with voice control, all easy to use with a
with stepper motor speedometer // Bluetooth® connectivity
seven-inch touchscreen. You can even give Siri
and tachometer
// Digital radio voice instructions through your iPhone. And with
// Unique short-throw VXR gear lever smartphone projection also included you can even
// Remote control security
// Sports pedals alarm system display certain apps from your smartphone using
either Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™. Upgrade
// VXR alloy-effect door sill covers // Air conditioning
to the Navi 4.0 IntelliLink and you add an integrated
// Heated windscreen // Cruise control and trip computer sat nav system too.
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POWER UP
FOOT DOWN
Aero style. The rear tailgate spoiler guarantees maximum visual impact.
Exterior features
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Tuned for sound. Corsa VXR’s vocal, Remus twin-exit
exhaust system sits within a rear diffuser set up.
Engine, transmission and chassis. Engine Fuel economy and emissions
The chassis gets plenty of work too, with // 1.6i 16v ECOTEC-4 Turbo (1598cc) mpg (litres/100km)
Koni Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) // Maximum power: 205PS (151kW) // Urban driving: 28.5 (9.9)
as standard, lowered sports suspension, @ 5800rpm // Extra-urban driving: 45.6 (6.2)
a short-throw gear lever, two-stage switchable // Maximum torque: 280Nm** (181 lb.ft.) // Combined figure: 37.7 (7.5)
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) and @ 1900-5800rpm // CO2 emissions: 174g/km
traction control and ABS with straight line // Compression ratio: 8.8:1
stability and cornering brake control. Chassis, suspension and brakes
// Bore/stroke: 79.0mm x 81.5mm
Absolutely everything is focussed on // Uprated VXR sports suspension
// Turbocharger integrated into
rapid, stable and safe progress. lowered by 10mm with Koni FSD
exhaust manifold
// Two-stage switchable ESP
// Intercooler
including traction control
// Sodium-filled exhaust valves
// Front ventilated disc brakes:
**245Nm increased to 280Nm for 11 seconds 308mm diameter
with turbo overboost function.
// Rear disc brakes: 264mm diameter
Performance Transmission
(manufacturer’s figures) // Six-speed short shift gearbox
// Maximum speed: 143mph // Gear ratios: 1st – 3.82:1, 2nd – 2.16:1,
// Acceleration 0-60mph: 6.5 seconds 3rd – 1.48:1, 4th – 1.07:1, 5th – 0.88:1,
6th – 0.74:1, Final drive – 4.18:1
// Acceleration 50-75mph in fifth
gear: 6.4 seconds* Insurance group (ABI recommended) 17-inch 5-spoke
// 30A
The GTC VXR illustrated on the following pages features VXR Aero
Pack, (VXR bi-plane rear roof spoiler, VXR extended side sills and
20-inch 5-Y-spoke bi-colour alloy wheels) and Flash Blue two-coat
premium paint, optional at extra cost.
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POWER AND
PERFORMANCE
GTC VXR comes fully loaded
and ready to fire.
When you take into account its drop-
dead exterior styling – including meaty
19-inch alloys – there’s no mistaking
that this extraordinary VXR won’t just
turn heads – it’ll blow minds.
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GTC VXR | 15
WHERE MAN
MEETS MACHINE
Take a seat in GTC VXR and kick your senses into overdrive. From the 1. VXR Instruments. Bold instrument graphics
very moment you get behind the wheel, you’ll recognise this interior has and sports pedals set your heart racing
been designed with real drivers in mind. before you’ve even turned the key. We’ve
even included a flat-bottomed leather-
covered steering wheel with VXR detail to
Interior features give you something to cling to when the fun
// Premium VXR sports front // VXR floor mats really starts.
seats with Morrocana
// VXR leather-covered gear knob 2. and 3. VXR Infotainment. The CD 600
side bolsters
IntelliLink audio unit is now standard on
// VXR sports pedals
// Three-spoke flat-bottomed GTC VXR. Featuring a 7-inch high-resolution
leather-covered sports // VXR alloy-effect door colour display, audio streaming via Bluetooth® –
steering wheel with VXR logo sill covers complete with Gracenote® compatibility
// Unique VXR instrument // OnStar - see page 26 – and the ability to show individual pictures
graphics for more information uploaded via USB are just two of its many
features. A DMB digital radio and USB
connection are there too to add that favourite
VXR detailing. The unique VXR detailing, premium VXR sports front seats soundtrack to your drive. The optional
and intuitive driver ergonomics leave no doubt as to why this VXR just availability of the Navi 650 or Navi 950
demands to be driven. IntelliLink sat nav units (illustrated right) mean
you can stay in touch wherever your journey
VXR Performance Seat Pack. For the ultimate driving experience specify
this optional Pack featuring powered lumbar and side bolster supports. takes you, with the 950 unit also featuring voice
This is also included when you choose the Leather Pack option (illustrated commands for navigation, phone calls and
right). Available with black or blue central stripe. music track choice.
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GTC VXR
3 LETTERS, 1 MESSAGE:
VXR PERFORMANCE
Make no mistake about it – the GTC VXR was born to perform. Every inch of its VXR bi-plane rear roof spoiler.
chassis has been geared towards rubber hitting road. Take a drive for yourself:
EXPLAINED
is relatively easy; simply fit some uprated springs, dampers
and, possibly, anti-roll bars and it’s ready. There are plenty of
aftermarket kits available, after all. But for VXR we wanted to
go a few steps beyond.
The Corsa VXR features specially The GTC VXR uses a significant evolution of the regular models’
commissioned Koni FSD dampers that MacPherson strut front suspension. The HiPerStrut (High Performance
adapt almost instantly to changes in road Strut) front suspension improves grip and allows more power to be applied
conditions and vehicle behaviour, for during cornering. The realigned kingpin axis keeps the front tyres squarer to
ultimate handling without sacrificing ride the road during cornering, providing a better contact patch with the tyre
quality. Order the Performance Pack and the thus delaying the onset of understeer. Additionally the shorter spindle
FSD is retuned and enhanced for a greater length on the hub significantly reduces torque steer and resists steering
performance bias with a firmer setting for a kickback on bends and on uneven surfaces. In addition, compared to the
serious track day ride. standard GTC SRi models, the ride height of the GTC VXR has been reduced
by 10mm, spring rates have been stiffened and bespoke suspension bushes
are used. To achieve the best handling balance, the front and rear anti-roll
bar diameters have also been revised. All of this bespoke VXR engineering
detail allows the driver to better exploit the power potential of these
powerful VXR models.
Wheel centre
Spindle length
High frequency
TECHNOLOGY
1
EXPLAINED
1. FlexRide (Adaptive Stability Technology).
In the
direction
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2. Limited Slip Differential (LSD). 3 4. GTC VXR Performance Seat Pack.
The Corsa VXR and GTC VXR respectively The GTC VXR’s lightweight performance front seats use
are the most powerful production Corsa composite technology to provide the optimum driver
and Astra models ever produced. And to position, lateral location during cornering and ergonomic
assist putting their power onto the road, comfort. The injection moulded shells are formed from a
both these models have been equipped composite of polyamide and fibreglass providing excellent
with a motorsport-derived Drexler Limited strength and rigidity. Additional benefits include reduced
Slip Differential. Following extensive weight (45 percent lighter) and reduced seat depth.
development the usual aggressive
Both driver and front passenger seats are 40mm lower than
intervention from a front-wheel drive LSD
the Astra Hatchback – helping reduce the VXR’s centre of
has been re-tuned to provide outstanding
gravity. Despite their overt sporting characteristics the seats
traction and stability without affecting
can be adjusted up to 18 ways, depending upon specification.
driver enjoyment.
Optional pneumatically adjustable side bolsters, provide the
These VXR’s Drexler LSD use a series of optimum lateral location, when ordered as part of the VXR
clutch plates 1 that restricts significant Leather Seat or VXR Performance Seat Pack.
differences in rotational speed between
the front wheels limiting wheelspin and 4
enhancing stability. Acceleration and
deceleration cause pressure rings 2 next
to the clutch plates to push sideways and
compress the clutch stack – reducing the 3. Brembo braking systems.
speed variation between the two driven
Corsa VXR (with optional VXR
wheels. Shaped cams on the differential
Performance Pack), and GTC VXR both
axis 3 – reacting to differences in torque
feature a four-piston Brembo front
in the differential vary the amount of
braking system featuring larger
compression in the clutch stack –
diameter ventilated and on GTC VXR
changing the amount of rotational
cross-drilled front discs. The cast iron
difference between each wheel.
discs are mounted on an aluminium
The speed of reaction and the amount of centre reducing weight and improving
rotational difference are determined by performance. Combined with lighter
the ‘ramp angles’ 4 5 in the pressure rings. caliper the new Brembo brakes are up
The lower the ramp angle, the higher the to 30% lighter than the standard
pressure applied to the clutch stack. system. In each instance the new set-
On VXR the ramp angles are set-up to up also utilises high-performance pads
provide different characteristics under which are also 10% larger – giving
acceleration and deceleration. exceptional stopping power. Left-hand drive seat illustrated.
INFOTAINMENT
1. The new R4.0 IntelliLink infotainment system is
standard on Corsa VXR.
Digital radio. Superb digital quality sound, a broader range of stations Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc.
easier to find by name and improved track display info on some stations. Apple and iPhone are trademarks of Apple inc,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Android is a trademark of Google inc.,
also registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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THIS COULD BE
THE IDEAL TRAVEL
COMPANION
Journeys go faster with great company. It’s just a good feeling to have
someone with you along the way. Which is why your Corsa VXR and GTC VXR
models* come with OnStar1 , a personal connectivity and service assistant
who’s always there for you, 24/7, 365 days a year.
At the push of a button, it puts you in touch with someone to help you
– could be help to find or unlock your car or immediate help in an emergency
– whatever happens, it’s there.
Oh yes, and how could we forget it also has a super-handy 4G Wi-Fi Hotspot2 .
Perfect for hooking up to seven devices (I want to be at that party).
Isn’t this just the kind of mate you’d like on your next road trip?
And we guarantee it won’t complain about the music you play.
1. W
e will send you an e-mail so you can activate your account
– then just complete your registration and set your preferences.
2. Just activate OnStar when you take delivery of your new VXR.
3. OnStar is ready to go!
After the 12-month free trial period1, you can decide to order a
continuation of the OnStar services. This will be subject to a fee1.
To ensure your privacy, you can turn OnStar off and on anytime*.
Find out more at vauxhall.co.uk/onstar
*OnStar can only override the Privacy Button in an emergency or if your car is reported stolen.
1 Free trial periods start with first registration or delivery from the Vauxhall retailer, whatever comes first,
independent of customer activation.
GET MORE FROM HOW TO GET
YOUR CAR WITH MY VAUXHALL
MY VAUXHALL
My Vauxhall is your one-stop shop for everything to do with If you already use OnStar, you can access all the
your VXR. Manage your OnStar account. Organise your My Vauxhall services. Otherwise, simply register for
car’s next service. Get rewards and exclusive savings for you. My Vauxhall this way:
// Manage your Vauxhall – take care of your Vauxhall online 1. When you order your VXR, your dealer will
and book a service help you pre-register for My Vauxhall.
// Access your OnStar services – get diagnostics reports, 2. We’ll send you an e-mail invitation to activate
manage your subscription and more your My Vauxhall account and complete
your registration.
// Exclusive offers – stay up to date on special offers,
the latest news and current events 3. My Vauxhall is ready to go – use it through
any web browser, or the My Vauxhall app on
// Retailer locator – find your nearest Vauxhall retailer
your mobile device, available to download
from the Google Play or Apple App Store.
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COLOURS AND CORSA VXR GTC VXR
Flash Blue
Two-coat premium
*Please refer to the latest VXR Price Guide available from vauxhall.co.uk for details of colour availability by
model and price.
Due to the limitations of the printing process the colours reproduced may vary slightly from the actual
paint colour and trim material. As a result they should be used as a guide only.
Lime Green
Two-coat premium
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CORSA VXR FACIA TRIM CORSA VXR
Standard: Jet Black Track cloth with
Morrocana-trimmed seat bolsters
(illustrated on page 9).
GTC VXR
Standard: Jet Black Track cloth seat inserts
with Cool Pearl stitching on Morrocana-
Piano Black facia panel with red insert. trimmed seat bolsters (illustrated to the left).
Standard on Lava Red exterior colour.
Optional at extra cost:
Jet Black Nappa soft leather seat inserts with
Jet Black stripe and Cool Pearl stitching on
seat bolsters.
*The free 3 Day Test Drive programme is open to Company Car Drivers and Fleet Some feature descriptions in this brochure may refer to, and some illustrations may show,
Decision Makers. Available for UK Mainland only. Terms and Conditions apply. Full optional equipment not included in the standard delivery. The information contained in
terms and conditions can be found at vauxhallfleet.co.uk/testdrive/index/terms. this brochure was accurate at the time of going to print. We reserve the right to make
**Telephone lines open Monday-Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm excluding Bank Holidays. changes in design and equipment. The colours printed in the brochure only approximate
Calls may be recorded or monitored for quality and/or training purposes. actual colours. Illustrated optional equipment is available at extra charge. Availability,
technical features and equipment provided on our vehicles can vary by model. For
Privacy Policy – For full details please visit: vauxhall.co.uk/privacy precise information on the equipment provided on our vehicles, please contact your
local Vauxhall Retailer. As part of Vauxhall’s policy of environmental care, this brochure is
OnStar privacy details are available at vauxhall.co.uk/onstar printed on paper manufactured using Elemental Chlorine Free pulps from specially farmed,
sustainable timber resources.