Vauxhall XVR
| Vauxhall XVR | |
|---|---|
Gullwing Doors | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1,975 cc (2.0 L) Slant-four I4 |
| Transmission | 4 speed manual |
The Vauxhall XVR is a concept car built in 1966 by
Production
Three prototypes of the XVR were built in total. Two were
Only one of the mockups survives today, as Vauxhall crushed both the running prototype and the other mockup. The surviving car remains in the ownership of Vauxhall Motors and is currently on display at the British Motor Museum.[3]
Specifications
The lone fully functional XVR was powered by a front mid mounted 2.0 litre Vauxhall Slant4 Engine, producing around 100 bhp (75 kW; 101 PS).[4]
The suspension was fully independent in the front and rear, and there were disc brakes at all four corners.
Design
The design team for the XVR was directed by David Jones and also included
References
- ^ "1966 Vauxhall XVR". supercars.net. 20 December 2015. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
- ^ "Vauxhall XVR: The Little Vette that Wasn't". Hooniverse. 24 March 2017. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
- ^ Pope, Lizzie (24 August 2021). "Vauxhall Heritage Collection moves to British Motor Museum, Gaydon". Classic & Sports Car. Haymarket Media Group.
- ^ a b Jamieson, Craig (5 June 2017). "TG's guide to concepts: the Vauxhall XVR". Top Gear. Archived from the original on 4 December 2018.
- ^ "Vauxhall XVR Concept". deansgarage.com. 20 January 2017. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
- ^ "Blog: Vauxhall's long lost sports car - the original GT Concept". autocar.co.uk. 30 January 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
