500bhp limited-edition VXR500 Monaro

[douglask]

Vauxhall unveils two new additions to its swelling VXR stable.

The limited-edition VXR500 is based on the standard 6.0-litre Monaro VXR, but uses a new supercharger to crank up the power from around 400bhp to almost 500bhp, with torque up from 530Nm to a quite pant-wetting 677Nm. There’s also an upgraded fuel system, clutch revision and bespoke engine tune, all meaning the Monaro VXR500 can hit 60mph in less than 5 seconds and will do something like 190mph.

The Monaro is one on the greatest cars on British roads – and with a £35,995 price tag it’s phenomenal value, seeing as it’s half the price of the next cheapest 500bhp+ car. Damned practical and great to drive, too.

Full article:

http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news.php?newsId=4696

[Northstar]

Damn, why didn't the US get this for a final edition of the GTO?

[FAPTurbo]

Probably because it wasn't uncommon to see dealers sell this thing below MSRP just because it looks like a Sunfire on BALCO...

... Sad how no one in North America took notice of the GTO...

[thegriffon]

Because it's not really a GM product, but a tuner model available from only one dealer in the UK.

Edited September 11, 2006 by thegriffon

[pow]

Fifth Gear reviews it...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGF5SRSqUFQ

[mjdecker]

That supercharger whine on top of the already aggressive V8 is intoxicating.