Vauxhall VXR8 BHP
The Vauxhall VXR8 has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 2008 Vauxhall VXR8 produces 420 BHP, while the 2015 Vauxhall VXR8 GTS produces 576 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
7 recorded variants, from 420–576 BHP.
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Popular Vauxhall VXR8 BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VXR8 GTS | 2015 | 6,162 cc | Petrol | 576 BHP |
| VXR8 | 2009 | 6,162 cc | Petrol | 430 BHP |
| VXR8 Auto | 2009 | 6,162 cc | Petrol | 430 BHP |
| VXR8 | 2008 | 5,967 cc | Petrol | 420 BHP |
| VXR8 Auto | 2008 | 5,967 cc | Petrol | 420 BHP |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,967 cc | Petrol | 2007–2008 | 420 BHP | 550 Nm | 4 |
| 6,162 cc | Petrol | 2009–2015 | 430–576 BHP | 550–740 Nm | 3 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VXR8 GTS | 2015 | 6,162 cc | Petrol | 576 BHP | 584.1 PS | 740 Nm | 430 kW | 4.2 sec | 155 mph |
| VXR8 Auto | 2009 | 6,162 cc | Petrol | 430 BHP | 436 PS | 550 Nm | 317 kW | 5 sec | 170 mph |
| VXR8 | 2009 | 6,162 cc | Petrol | 430 BHP | 436 PS | 550 Nm | 317 kW | 4.9 sec | 170 mph |
| VXR8 Auto | 2008 | 5,967 cc | Petrol | 420 BHP | 425.9 PS | 550 Nm | 313.2 kW | 5 sec | 170 mph |
| VXR8 | 2008 | 5,967 cc | Petrol | 420 BHP | 425.9 PS | 550 Nm | 313.2 kW | 4.9 sec | 170 mph |
| VXR8 Auto | 2007 | 5,967 cc | Petrol | 420 BHP | 425.9 PS | 550 Nm | 313.2 kW | 170 mph | |
| VXR8 | 2007 | 5,967 cc | Petrol | 420 BHP | 425.9 PS | 550 Nm | 313.2 kW | 4.9 sec | 170 mph |
Vauxhall VXR8 BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Vauxhall VXR8?
Recorded horsepower for the Vauxhall VXR8 is 420–576 BHP across 7 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Vauxhall VXR8 engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 576 BHP, from the 6,162 cc Petrol.
Which Vauxhall VXR8 year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 576 BHP, recorded for 2015.
What torque is recorded for the Vauxhall VXR8?
Recorded torque is 550–740 Nm on the 7 variants that include it.