Highest Power To Weight Vauxhall Cars In The World
Top 20

The Highest Power / Weight Vauxhall Cars Ever
These are the highest power-to-weight production Vauxhalls ever to be allowed on the public roads.
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2017 Vauxhall VXR8 GTS-R (VF)
Power-to-Weight: 316 BHP/Tonne
1st-
- 6.2 L V8 Supercharged
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- 155 mph
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- 4.2 seconds
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- 587 BHP
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- 18.5 mpg
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- 4 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 495 L
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- 1,858 kg
- Front - RWD
With a power-to-weight ratio of 316 BHP/Tonne, the Vauxhall VXR8 GTS-R takes first place.
It's a 4 door RWD Saloon with 5 seats and was sold from 2017 to 2018.
It is also joint 1st in The Fastest Acceleration Vauxhall Cars Ever. -
2013 Vauxhall VXR8 GTS (VF)
Power-to-Weight: 307 BHP/Tonne
2nd-
- 6.2 L V8 Supercharged
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- 155 mph
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- 4.2 seconds
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- 577 BHP
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- 18.5 mpg
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- 4 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 495 L
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- 1,880 kg
- Front - RWD
With a power-to-weight ratio of 307 BHP/Tonne, the Vauxhall VXR8 GTS takes second place.
It's a 4 door RWD Saloon with 5 seats and was sold from 2013 to 2017.
It is also joint 1st in The Highest Torque Vauxhall Cars Ever. -
2006 Vauxhall Monaro VXR 500
Power-to-Weight: 296 BHP/Tonne
3rd-
- 6 L V8 Supercharged
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- 185 mph
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- 4.9 seconds
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- 500 BHP
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- 19.5 mpg
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- 2 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 370 L
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- 1,690 kg
- Front - RWD
With a power-to-weight ratio of 296 BHP/Tonne, the Vauxhall Monaro VXR 500 takes third place.
It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 5 seats and was sold from 2006 to 2007.
It is also 1st in The Fastest Vauxhall Cars Ever. -
2005 Vauxhall Monaro VXR
Power-to-Weight: 237 BHP/Tonne
4th-
- 6 L V8
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- 180 mph
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- 5.2 seconds
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- 397 BHP
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- 19.5 mpg
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- 2 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 370 L
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- 1,677 kg
- Front - RWD
With a power-to-weight ratio of 237 BHP/Tonne, the Vauxhall Monaro VXR takes fourth place.
It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 5 seats and was sold from 2005 to 2007.
It is also 2nd in The Fastest Vauxhall Cars Ever. -
2011 Vauxhall VXR8 GTS (VE)
Power-to-Weight: 232 BHP/Tonne
5th-
- 6.2 L V8
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- 155 mph
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- 4.9 seconds
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- 425 BHP
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- 20.9 mpg
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- 4 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 495 L
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- 1,831 kg
- Front - RWD
With a power-to-weight ratio of 232 BHP/Tonne, the Vauxhall VXR8 GTS takes joint fifth place.
It's a 4 door RWD Saloon with 5 seats and was sold from 2011 to 2013.
It is also joint 3rd in The Fastest Acceleration Vauxhall Cars Ever. -
2008 Vauxhall VXR8 6.2 (VE)
Power-to-Weight: 232 BHP/Tonne
6th-
- 6.2 L V8
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- 155 mph
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- 4.9 seconds
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- 425 BHP
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- 20 mpg
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- 4 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 495 L
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- 1,831 kg
- Front - RWD
With a power-to-weight ratio of 232 BHP/Tonne, the Vauxhall VXR8 6.2 takes joint fifth place.
It's a 4 door RWD Saloon with 5 seats and was sold from 2008 to 2009.
It is also joint 3rd in The Fastest Acceleration Vauxhall Cars Ever. -
2007 Vauxhall VXR8 6.0 (VE)
Power-to-Weight: 224 BHP/Tonne
7th-
- 6 L V8
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- 155 mph
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- 4.9 seconds
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- 411 BHP
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- 18 mpg
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- 4 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 495 L
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- 1,831 kg
- Front - RWD
With a power-to-weight ratio of 224 BHP/Tonne, the Vauxhall VXR8 6.0 takes seventh place.
It's a 4 door RWD Saloon with 5 seats and was sold from 2007 to 2008.
It is also joint 3rd in The Fastest Acceleration Vauxhall Cars Ever. -
1991 Vauxhall Lotus Carlton 3.6i
Power-to-Weight: 220 BHP/Tonne
8th-
- 3.6 L Inline 6 Bi-Turbo
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- 176 mph
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- 5.4 seconds
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- 372 BHP
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- 24.6 mpg
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- 4 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 520 L
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- 1,690 kg
- Front - RWD
With a power-to-weight ratio of 220 BHP/Tonne, the Vauxhall Lotus Carlton 3.6i takes eighth place.
It's a 4 door RWD Saloon with 5 seats and was sold from 1991 to 1992.
It is also 3rd in The Fastest Vauxhall Cars Ever. -
2004 Vauxhall Monaro V8
Power-to-Weight: 213 BHP/Tonne
9th-
- 5.7 L V8
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- 170 mph
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- 5.4 seconds
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- 353 BHP
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- 17 mpg
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- 2 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 370 L
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- 1,658 kg
- Front - RWD
With a power-to-weight ratio of 213 BHP/Tonne, the Vauxhall Monaro V8 takes ninth place.
It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 5 seats and was sold from 2004 to 2005.
It is also 4th in The Fastest Vauxhall Cars Ever. -
2003 Vauxhall VX220 Turbo
Power-to-Weight: 196 BHP/Tonne
10th-
- 2 L Inline 4 Turbo
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- 151 mph
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- 4.9 seconds
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- 197 BHP
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- 33.2 mpg
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- 2 Doors
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- 2 Seats
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- 206 L
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- 1,005 kg
- Rear Mid - RWD
With a power-to-weight ratio of 196 BHP/Tonne, the Vauxhall VX220 Turbo takes tenth place.
It's a 2 door RWD Targa Top with 2 seats and was sold from 2003 to 2005.
It is also joint 3rd in The Fastest Acceleration Vauxhall Cars Ever. -
2003 Vauxhall Monaro
Power-to-Weight: 194 BHP/Tonne
11th-
- 5.7 L V8
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- 160 mph
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- 5.7 seconds
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- 322 BHP
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- 17 mpg
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- 2 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 370 L
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- 1,658 kg
- Front - RWD
With a power-to-weight ratio of 194 BHP/Tonne, the Vauxhall Monaro takes eleventh place.
It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 5 seats and was sold from 2003 to 2004.
It is also 5th in The Fastest Vauxhall Cars Ever. -
2012 Vauxhall Astra GTC OPC / VXR
Power-to-Weight: 178 BHP/Tonne
12th-
- 2 L Inline 4 Turbo
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- 155 mph
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- 6.0 seconds
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- 276 BHP
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- 34.9 mpg
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- 3 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 370-1,235 L
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- 1,550 kg
- Front - FWD
With a power-to-weight ratio of 178 BHP/Tonne, the Vauxhall Astra GTC OPC / VXR takes twelfth place.
It's a 3 door FWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2012 to 2018.
It is also 1st in The Highest Power / Litre Vauxhall Cars Ever. -
2009 Vauxhall Insignia OPC / VXR
Power-to-Weight: 176 BHP/Tonne
13th-
- 2.8 L V6 Turbo
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- 155 mph
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- 6.0 seconds
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- 321 BHP
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- 24.8 mpg
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- 5 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 520-1,465 L
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- 1,825 kg
- Front - AWD
With a power-to-weight ratio of 176 BHP/Tonne, the Vauxhall Insignia OPC / VXR takes thirteenth place.
It's a 5 door AWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2009 to 2017.
It is also joint 11th in The Most Powerful Vauxhall Cars Ever. -
2006 Vauxhall Vectra GTS OPC / VXR
Power-to-Weight: 175 BHP/Tonne
14th-
- 2.8 L V6 Turbo
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- 155 mph
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- 6.5 seconds
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- 276 BHP
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- 26.9 mpg
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- 5 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 500-1,360 L
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- 1,580 kg
- Front - FWD
With a power-to-weight ratio of 175 BHP/Tonne, the Vauxhall Vectra GTS OPC / VXR takes fourteenth place.
It's a 5 door FWD Fastback with 5 seats and was sold from 2006 to 2008.
It is also joint 15th in The Most Powerful Vauxhall Cars Ever. -
1993 Vauxhall Vectra / Cavalier Turbo
Power-to-Weight: 172 BHP/Tonne
15th-
- 2 L Inline 4 Turbo
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- 149 mph
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- 6.8 seconds
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- 201 BHP
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- 31.7 mpg
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- 5 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 460-1,290 L
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- 1,169 kg
- Front - AWD
With a power-to-weight ratio of 172 BHP/Tonne, the Vauxhall Vectra / Cavalier Turbo takes fifteenth place.
It's a 5 door AWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 1993 to 1994.
It is also joint 23rd in The Fastest Acceleration Vauxhall Cars Ever. -
2006 Vauxhall Vectra Caravan OPC / VXR
Power-to-Weight: 171 BHP/Tonne
16th-
- 2.8 L V6 Turbo
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- 155 mph
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- 6.3 seconds
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- 276 BHP
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- 27.2 mpg
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- 5 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 530-1,850 L
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- 1,613 kg
- Front - FWD
With a power-to-weight ratio of 171 BHP/Tonne, the Vauxhall Vectra Caravan OPC / VXR takes sixteenth place.
It's a 5 door FWD Estate with 5 seats and was sold from 2006 to 2008.
It is also joint 15th in The Most Powerful Vauxhall Cars Ever. -
2008 Vauxhall Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 260
Power-to-Weight: 170 BHP/Tonne
17th-
- 2.8 L V6 Turbo
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- 155 mph
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- 6.9 seconds
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- 256 BHP
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- 25.9 mpg
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- 5 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 520-1,465 L
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- 1,503 kg
- Front - AWD
With a power-to-weight ratio of 170 BHP/Tonne, the Vauxhall Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo 4x4 260 takes joint seventeenth place.
It's a 5 door AWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2008 to 2013.
It is also joint 7th in The Fastest Vauxhall Cars Ever. -
2005 Vauxhall Astra GTC OPC / VXR
Power-to-Weight: 170 BHP/Tonne
18th-
- 2 L Inline 4 Turbo
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- 152 mph
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- 6.4 seconds
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- 237 BHP
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- 30.7 mpg
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- 3 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 340-1,070 L
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- 1,393 kg
- Front - FWD
With a power-to-weight ratio of 170 BHP/Tonne, the Vauxhall Astra GTC OPC / VXR takes joint seventeenth place.
It's a 3 door FWD Coupé with 5 seats and was sold from 2005 to 2011.
It is also joint 19th in The Highest Power / Litre Vauxhall Cars Ever. -
1992 Vauxhall Senator Irmscher
Power-to-Weight: 168 BHP/Tonne
19th-
- 4 L Inline 6
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- 159 mph
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- 6.2 seconds
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- 268 BHP
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- 23.9 mpg
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- 4 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 530 L
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- 1,592 kg
- Front - RWD
With a power-to-weight ratio of 168 BHP/Tonne, the Vauxhall Senator Irmscher takes nineteenth place.
It's a 4 door RWD Saloon with 5 seats and was sold from 1992 to 1993.
It is also 6th in The Fastest Vauxhall Cars Ever. -
2009 Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer OPC / VXR
Power-to-Weight: 166 BHP/Tonne
20th-
- 2.8 L V6 Turbo
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- 155 mph
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- 6.3 seconds
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- 321 BHP
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- 24.1 mpg
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- 4 Doors
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- 5 Seats
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- 540-1,530 L
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- 1,930 kg
- Front - AWD
With a power-to-weight ratio of 166 BHP/Tonne, the Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer OPC / VXR takes twentieth place.
It's a 4 door AWD Estate with 5 seats and was sold from 2009 to 2017.
It is also joint 11th in The Most Powerful Vauxhall Cars Ever.





















