{"id":3417,"date":"2015-12-29T03:22:40","date_gmt":"2015-12-29T03:22:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=3417"},"modified":"2024-08-18T13:42:29","modified_gmt":"2024-08-18T13:42:29","slug":"2009-opel-insignia-vxr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/2009-opel-insignia-vxr\/","title":{"rendered":"2009 Opel Insignia VXR"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>2009 Opel Insignia VXR<\/h1>\n<p><span id=\"intelliTXT\">Luton \u2013 Packing 325 horsepower, a sophisticated four-wheel-drive chassis and a sub-six second 0-60 time, Vauxhall\u2019s new Insignia VXR is set to take the mid-size performance saloon market by storm when it goes on sale early this summer, with a level of dynamic prowess which aims to raise the bar in its class.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Based on the successful 2009 European Car of the Year, and available in hatch, saloon and Sports Tourer body styles, the high-performance Insignia will be Vauxhall\u2019s first VXR model to adopt 4X4 technology, using a bespoke chassis developed through an extensive test programme at the gruelling Nurburgring circuit in Germany.<\/p>\n<p>Highlights are a \u2018HiPerStrut\u2019 (High Performance Strut) front suspension system, Adaptive 4X4 with electronic Limited Slip Differential (eLSD) and a 10 millimetre reduction in ride height over the Insignia SRi.<\/p>\n<p>The HiPerStrut system is unique to the VXR and serves two primary functions: firstly, to reduce torque-steer, but also to maintain negative camber during cornering, thereby improving ultimate grip levels in wet or dry conditions.<\/p>\n<figure class='gallery-item'>\r\n            <div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\r\n                <a href='https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2009_Opel_InsigniaVXR5.jpg' class='tipi-lightbox'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" 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that there\u2019s real substance below the car\u2019s metal.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>And substance the VXR has a-plenty. At the heart of the Insignia VXR is Vauxhall\u2019s advanced 2.8-litre V6 Turbo ECOTEC engine, with its micro-alloy forged steel crank, classic 60-degree cylinder angle and die-cast alloy oil sump \u2013 all features found in many a race engine. Producing 325PS (65PS up on the Elite V6), the engine uses a single, twin-scroll turbocharger and variable valve control for quick throttle response, and accelerates from 0-60mph in 5.8 seconds, achieving an electronically limited top speed of 155mph.<\/p>\n<p>With a design inspired by the Vauxhall\/Opel GTC, many of the Insignia VXR\u2019s styling cues will be familiar to those who saw this groundbreaking concept at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show. A deeper bumper, incorporating bold, twin mesh grilles either side of the main grille, dominates the front of the car, and at the rear, hatch and saloon models gain a rear spoiler, while all VXRs have a bespoke bumper moulding incorporating dual matt chrome exhausts.<\/p>\n<p>This sporting theme continues in the Insignia VXR\u2019s cabin. Recaro front seats, a new VXR steering wheel, VXR gearknob and unique mouldings are standard on all cars, along with different instrument graphics, VXR sill plates and a black headlining.<\/p>\n<p>All VXRs are available with a colour palette comprising Arden Blue, Power Red, Carbon Flash Black, Silver Lake, Olympic White and Technical Grey.<\/p>\n<p>Sitting at the top of the Insignia range, the new model will be an important addition to Vauxhall\u2019s performance-bred VXR family, which already includes the Corsa VXR, Astra VXR and 431 horsepower VXR8.<\/p>\n<p>Since its launch in 2004, the VXR brand has been underpinned by the immensely successful VX Racing team, which currently holds all three British Touring Car Championship titles \u2013 Drivers\u2019, Manufacturers\u2019 and Team \u2013 for the 2008 season.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2009 Opel Insignia VXR Luton \u2013 Packing 325 horsepower, a sophisticated four-wheel-drive chassis and a sub-six second 0-60 time, Vauxhall\u2019s new Insignia VXR is set to take the mid-size performance saloon market by storm when it goes on sale early this summer, with a level of dynamic prowess which aims to raise the bar in its class. 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