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20th Apr 11 at 14:07

This new Corsa VXR Nürburgring Edition from Vauxhall boasts small power and torque upgrades, and a specially fettled Bilstein suspension set-up to justify its £22,295 sticker price.

The new edition, pictured for the first time here, goes on sale in May at which point you'll be able to test Vauxhall's claim that it's going to 'raise the bar in the hot-hatch class for performance and dynamics'.

The car gets a re-worked version of the Corsa VXR's 1.6-litre turbocharged engine, producing 202hp at 5,750rpm (up from 189hp) and 206lb ft of max torque (up from 196lb ft). A modified engine management and turbocharger system, sports exhaust with reduced back pressure - and the ability to run on 98-octane fuel - have all contributed to the rise in power, says Vauxhall.

The Nurburgring edition has also been fitted with a mechanical, multi-plate limited-slip differential, and Vauxhall commissioned Bilstein to develop bespoke spring and damper units for the new model - with ride height reduced by 20mm at the front and 15mm at the rear.

Newly developed Brembo brakes are 30 per cent lighter than before, and have high-performance brake linings covering a 10 per cent larger area. In addition, the Corsa VXR's ABS, Traction Control and Electronic Stability Control systems have all been recalibrated to take into account the Nürburgring's new set-up, the company reckons.

With performance of 0-60mph in just 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 143mph, the Corsa Nürburgring should feel pretty quick. Visual identifiers include a stainless steel dual exhaust, newly designed forged aluminium wheels in high-gloss grey, and 'Nürburgring' logos on the B-Pillars and front spoiler lip. There are also two new colours available - apple green 'Grasshopper' and red 'Henna'.

[Edited on 20-04-2011 by jr]

Nath

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20th Apr 11 at 14:08

inb4pricemoaners

Looks good I think

Christopher

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20th Apr 11 at 14:09

Looks

R Lee

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20th Apr 11 at 14:10

Noice

Conway563

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20th Apr 11 at 14:14

Has Ollie ordered one yet?

mattant

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20th Apr 11 at 14:16

Looks nice, would never pay £22k for a Corsa though

mwg

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20th Apr 11 at 14:23

Looks very cool.

Thought about waiting for one but the normal VXR is supposed to be awful on fuel so that would only be worse. The Mini is more powerful and faster than that too but didn't know that before now.

AndyKent

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20th Apr 11 at 14:24

Astons will have them available for £16k before you know it

antnee

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20th Apr 11 at 14:28

Isn't RCoughtrie interested in getting one of these?

andys sxi

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20th Apr 11 at 14:53

quote:
Originally posted by antnee
Isn't RCoughtrie interested in getting one of these?

yeah hes on about trading his current vxr in for one

he will be all over this thread when he sees it

it looks a nice colour in the pictures

April 08 feature car

sand-eel

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20th Apr 11 at 15:26

Bet a clio will still out handle it...

Jambo

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20th Apr 11 at 15:36

Nath

£22k is going FTP for similar cars. Time goes on iflation rises prices go up.

But yes Astons is the way forward, will be base spec though and you can't choose colour iirc. Just what's in stock.

RCoughtrie

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20th Apr 11 at 15:41

Trip to the dealer tommorow i think lol.. out in May thats early than i expected !

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20th Apr 11 at 15:45

quote:
Originally posted by RCoughtrie
Trip to the dealer tommorow i think lol.. out in May thats early than i expected !

no flys on you,

actually yes there is why not go now

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RCoughtrie

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20th Apr 11 at 15:55

need to alert the other half mate

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20th Apr 11 at 16:04

Looks nice want to see it in green tho

andys sxi

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20th Apr 11 at 16:08

quote:
Originally posted by RCoughtrie
need to alert the other half mate

do it while you sitting in there waiting for the sales man to sort you a price out

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Mark.W

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20th Apr 11 at 16:12

It does look very nice,love that colour too.

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20th Apr 11 at 16:24

looks stunning

thegsi

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20th Apr 11 at 16:30

Comes with LCR splitter as standard

Andy Stocker

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20th Apr 11 at 16:47

Lifetime warranty?

Toby

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20th Apr 11 at 16:49

expected more power from it since they are 'raising the bar' however undertsand reasons for it.
I do like it but would have to be amazing for 22k. Wander if they stuck with the remus exhaust?

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20th Apr 11 at 17:09

Coughtrie, Green or Red?

Ojc

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20th Apr 11 at 18:01

quote:
Originally posted by Toby
expected more power from it since they are 'raising the bar' however undertsand reasons for it.
I do like it but would have to be amazing for 22k. Wander if they stuck with the remus exhaust?

No, twin exit either side of rear bumper.

I don't want one, new Astra VXR is the one for me.

And Clio won't out handle it as it's now got the LSD and the reworked suspension, will be immense car as the standard one is decent out the box.

The Corsa VXR is definatly a better handler in my eyes than the Mini Cooper-S and I've driven both extensively, although I think a lot of the Mini's handling issues come down to the absolutely dreadful runflats. When I get around to removing them I'll see if my opinion changes.

Ojc

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20th Apr 11 at 18:02

Oh and brakes as well..

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