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[Autoblog] By that standard, the VXR8 was a shocker: the vehicle is rated (on the European cycle) at 21 miles per gallon, but with Top Gear online editor Chris Mooney behind the wheel and Vauxhall's own Andrew Duerden coaching from the front passenger seat, they managed to squeeze out a much more pump-friendly 32.14 mpg – a remarkable 53-percent improvement.

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[Aftermarket Leads] Aftermarket Leads » Vauxhall wins fuel economy shootout… with 6.2 ...: Suzuki’s latest addition to the Swift range, the 1.3-litre DDiS, took part in the recent 2011 MPG Marathon and has achieved a spectacular result ranking second overall in the competition. The new Swift with 67PS diesel engine was driven by Southern Group Regional journalists Dave Randle and Peter Cracknell and achieved an overall fuel consumption figure of 86.40mpg, winning the class 3 category for percentage improvement over the official combined fuel consumption figure.

[Autowld] Vauxhall wins fuel economy shootout… with 6.2-liter VXR8 | Autowld: By that standard, the VXR8 was a shocker: the vehicle is rated (on the European cycle) at 21 miles per gallon, but with Top Gear online editor Chris Mooney behind the wheel and Vauxhall’s own Andrew Duerden coaching from the front passenger seat, they managed to squeeze out a much more pump-friendly 32.14 mpg - a remarkable 53-percent improvement.

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[Big Crunch] Vauxhall wins fuel economy shootout… with 6.2-liter VXR8 | Big ...: It’s not out of the question to think that Vauxhall could win a shootout for the best fuel economy. But you’d figure the honors would be taken by something like the Ampera plug-in hybrid or one of its EcoFlex models, not the VXR8 muscle sedan, what with its huge 6.2-liter V8 engine.

[Test Drive Reporter] Report: Vauxhall wins fuel economy shootout… with 6.2-liter VXR8 ...: By that standard, the VXR8 was a shocker: the vehicle is rated (on the European cycle) at 21 miles per gallon, but with Top Gear online editor Chris Mooney behind the wheel and Vauxhall's own Andrew Duerden coaching from the front passenger seat, they managed to squeeze out a much more pump-friendly 32.14 mpg - a remarkable 53-percent improvement.

[Auto Car News] Vauxhall wins fuel economy shootout… with 6.2-liter VXR8 - Auto ...: Suzuki’s ultimate further to a Swift range, a 1.3-litre DDiS, took partial in a latest 2011 MPG Marathon as well as has completed a fantastic outcome ranking second altogether in a competition. The ultimate Swift with 67PS motor fuel engine was driven by Southern Group Regional reporters Dave Randle as well as Peter Cracknell as well as completed an altogether fuel expenditure figure of 86.40mpg, winning a difficulty 3 difficulty for commission alleviation over a central total fuel expenditure figure.

[Green Car Reports] And The MPG Champion Is... A 6.2-Liter V8 Sport Sedan?: 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake Spy Shots · Green Car ... White House, Feds To Push For 56.2-MPG Fuel Economy In 2025 · More » ... The car in question is the Vauxhall VXR8, from General Motors' U.K branch. ...

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[beyond.ca Car Blog] Vauxhall wins fuel economy shootout… with 6.2-litre VXR8 | beyond ...: It’s not out of the question to think that Vauxhall could win a shootout for the best fuel economy. But you’d figure the honours would be taken by something like the Ampera plug-in hybrid or one of its EcoFlex models, not the VXR8 muscle sedan, what with its huge 6.2-litre V8 engine.

[100 Hot Cars] 100 Hot Cars » Blog Archive » Vauxhall VXR8 High Performance Sedan ...: Powered by the new large 6.2 liter LS3 engine that offers 431 PS (425 bhp / 317 kW) and 550 Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque, the VXR8 boasts of capabilities that puts into play either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic gearbox. The car accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds and drives at a top speed of 155 mph.

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[100 Hot Cars] 100 Hot Cars » Blog Archive » Vauxhall Corsa VXR Blue Limited ...: Under the hood, , power is provided by a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, the same as that of the standard VXR with 192 PS (141 kW / 189 hp) and 260 Nm (192 lb-ft) of torque, allowing the auto to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 6.8 seconds. The top speed offered is 140 mph (225 km/h).

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