| Year
(of specifications) |
2003 - 2005 |
| Engine |
1998
cc 4 cylinder turbocharged |
| Transmission |
manual
RWD |
| Max
speed |
151
mph |
| 0-60
mph |
4.7
seconds |
| Horsepower |
197
bhp @ 5500 rpm |
| weight |
930
kgs / 2050 lbs |
The
Vauxhall VX220 which was originally introduced in 2000, was
built alongside the Lotus Elise,
and in fact the design was based on the Elise chassis, modified
to accept a GM engine. And, like the Elise, the Vauxhall VX220
has won praise for its balanced handling and driving characteristics.
The VX220 Turbo model, introduced in 2003, used a 2.0 L Ecotec
LSJ engine, producing around 200 horsepower. This was mated
to a 5 speed manual transmission driving the rear wheels.
Production of the Vauxhall VX220 ended in 2005. In its final
year a more powerful, track orientated, limited-edition model
called the VXR220 was introduced
based on the VX220 Turbo platform.
Similar and related vehicles:
Vauxhall VXR220
Vauxhall Monaro VXR
Vauxhall VXR8
Lotus Elise 111R
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