Vauxhall's fastest ever estate
21 May 2009|4,028 views
Tuned at the legendary Nurburgring circuit in Germany, the new Vauxhall Insignia VXR Sports Tourer has joined the list of Vauxhalls to be tried and tested at what's known as the world's most demanding track.
And soon, the sports tourer will be making its entrance to dealerships.
Combining all the technical highlights of the VXR hatch and saloon, the VXR Sports Tourer is not only the fastest estate car Vauxhall has ever produced, but also the first to incorporate Adaptive 4x4 and an electronic limited-slip differential (eLSD).
Like its saloon and hatch siblings, the VXR Sports Tourer sits 10 millimetres lower than the regular Sports Tourer, and features the unique HiPerStrut system, which reduces torque-steer and maintains negative camber during cornering, thereby improving wet and dry grip levels.
Complementing these features are standard 19-inch alloy wheels with bespoke tyres, revised bushing and damper settings on both axles, and Brembo brakes with colour-keyed callipers and vented/cross-drilled discs.
And with 320 hp, the Brembos are a must. Using a modified version of the 2.8-litre turbocharged V6 engine that's standard in the Insignia Elite model, the Sports Tourer VXR will hit 100 km/h from zero in 6.0 seconds and a limited top speed of 250 km/h.
Inside, the Sports Tourer's performance credentials are laid bare, with its front Recaro seats, VXR steering wheel and gearknob, as well as different instrument graphics, VXR sill plates and black headlining.
The VXR Sports Tourer hasn't been compromised in its versatility - with 540 litres of load space with the 40:60 split rear seats up, the Sports Tourer matches the best in class. Drop the rear seats and you have a maximum load volume of 1530 litres.
Deeper bumpers, front mesh grilles and dual matt chrome exhausts are among the Sports Tourer VXR's visual armory, complemented by a colour palette comprising Arden Blue, Power Red, Carbon Flash Black (pictured), Silver Lake, Olympic White and Technical Grey.
"The Insignia VXR Sports Tourer will be a compelling alternative for buyers in the premium sector who may currently be considering an Audi S4 Avant or BMW 335i M Sport Touring," said Andy Gilson, Vauxhall's Marketing Director.
"We've already seen a swing to the Insignia from premium buyers who'd never before ticked the Vauxhall box on their wish list, and we expect to see the same buying pattern emerge with all versions of the Insignia VXR."
Tuned at the legendary Nurburgring circuit in Germany, the new Vauxhall Insignia VXR Sports Tourer has joined the list of Vauxhalls to be tried and tested at what's known as the world's most demanding track.
And soon, the sports tourer will be making its entrance to dealerships.
Combining all the technical highlights of the VXR hatch and saloon, the VXR Sports Tourer is not only the fastest estate car Vauxhall has ever produced, but also the first to incorporate Adaptive 4x4 and an electronic limited-slip differential (eLSD).
Like its saloon and hatch siblings, the VXR Sports Tourer sits 10 millimetres lower than the regular Sports Tourer, and features the unique HiPerStrut system, which reduces torque-steer and maintains negative camber during cornering, thereby improving wet and dry grip levels.
Complementing these features are standard 19-inch alloy wheels with bespoke tyres, revised bushing and damper settings on both axles, and Brembo brakes with colour-keyed callipers and vented/cross-drilled discs.
And with 320 hp, the Brembos are a must. Using a modified version of the 2.8-litre turbocharged V6 engine that's standard in the Insignia Elite model, the Sports Tourer VXR will hit 100 km/h from zero in 6.0 seconds and a limited top speed of 250 km/h.
Inside, the Sports Tourer's performance credentials are laid bare, with its front Recaro seats, VXR steering wheel and gearknob, as well as different instrument graphics, VXR sill plates and black headlining.
The VXR Sports Tourer hasn't been compromised in its versatility - with 540 litres of load space with the 40:60 split rear seats up, the Sports Tourer matches the best in class. Drop the rear seats and you have a maximum load volume of 1530 litres.
Deeper bumpers, front mesh grilles and dual matt chrome exhausts are among the Sports Tourer VXR's visual armory, complemented by a colour palette comprising Arden Blue, Power Red, Carbon Flash Black (pictured), Silver Lake, Olympic White and Technical Grey.
"The Insignia VXR Sports Tourer will be a compelling alternative for buyers in the premium sector who may currently be considering an Audi S4 Avant or BMW 335i M Sport Touring," said Andy Gilson, Vauxhall's Marketing Director.
"We've already seen a swing to the Insignia from premium buyers who'd never before ticked the Vauxhall box on their wish list, and we expect to see the same buying pattern emerge with all versions of the Insignia VXR."
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