2009 Vauxhall VXR8 Service and Repair Manual

For British buyers, the 2009 Vauxhall VXR8 was the UK-market version of HSV's ClubSport R8, an Australian-built four-door with Holden VE Commodore underpinnings, right-hand drive and a big pushrod V8. By this year every car carried the 6.2-liter LS3 V8, rated around 431 PS, paired with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. HSV parts, UK lighting and RHD wiring make it unlike any US-sold GM sedan, so this service and repair manual supplies the 2009 VXR8's procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams, diagnostics and maintenance schedules.

Engines covered

• 6.2L V8 — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 2009 VXR8. This vehicle was not sold in the United States, so NHTSA holds no recall or complaint records for it. Use this manual's V8, driveline and right-hand-drive electrical procedures when servicing this UK performance sedan.