Vauxhall VXR8 II (VF) photos

The second iteration of the Vauxhall VXR8 arrived in 2013, built upon the thoroughly overhauled VF series architecture of the Australian HSV Gen-F range on GM's Zeta platform. The defining hallmark of this generation was the flagship GTS specification, which housed a 6.2-litre supercharged LSA V8 engine generating an immense 585 bhp and 740 Nm of torque, earning it the title of the most powerful road-going production vehicle to carry the Vauxhall badge. Transmission options comprised a heavy-duty Tremec TR-6060 six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic with steering wheel paddle shifters. Body variants included the four-door saloon alongside the high-performance Maloo ute. Key improvements over the outgoing generation included a vastly upgraded interior with modern infotainment, torque vectoring, beefed-up AP Racing six-piston brakes, enhanced Magnetic Ride suspension, and the Driver Preference Dial. Production concluded in 2017 with the strictly limited GTS-R finale edition, marking the historic end of Australian-built rear-wheel-drive Vauxhalls.