ENGINE
- 1.6i 16v ECOTEC-4 Turbo (1598cc)
- Maximum power: 205PS (151kW) @ 5800rpm
- Maximum torque: 280Nm* (181 lb.ft.) @ 1900-5800rpm
- Compression ratio: 8.8:1
- Bore/stroke: 79.0mm x 81.5mm
- Turbocharger integrated into exhaust manifold
- Intercooler
- Sodium-filled exhaust valves
*245Nm increased to 280Nm for five seconds with turbo overboost function.
ACCELERATION AND TRANSMISSION
ACCELERATION
- Maximum speed: 143mph
- Acceleration: 0-60mph in 6.5 seconds
- Acceleration 50-75mph in fifth gear, 6.4 seconds**
**With turbo overboost function.
TRANSMISSION
- Six-speed short shift transmission
- Gear ratios: 1st – 3.82:1; 2nd – 2.16:1; 3rd – 1.48:1; 4th – 1.07:1; 5th – 0.88:1; 6th – 0.74:1, Final drive – 4.18:1.
Fuel economy and emissions mpg (litres/100km)
- Urban driving: 28.5 (9.9)
- Extra-urban driving: 45.6 (6.2)
- Combined figure: 37.7 (7.5)
- CO2 emissions: 174g/km
CHASSIS, SUSPENSION AND BRAKES
- Uprated VXR sports suspension, lowered by 10mm with Koni FSD
- Two-stage switchable ESP including traction control
- Front ventilated disc brakes: 308mm diameter
- Rear disc brakes: 264mm diameter
WHEELS AND TYRES
- 17-inch, 5-spoke alloy wheels with 215/45 R 17 ultra-low profile tyres
- 18-inch, 5-Y-spoke bi-colour alloy wheels with 215/40 R 18 ultra-low profile tyres, optional at extra cost
- Car comes with emergency tyre-inflation kit in place of spare wheel