Specification

Engine 6.0 GEN4 LS2 V8 petrol (5967cc) Maximum power: 417PS (307kW) @ 6000rpm Maximum torque: 550Nm (405 lb.ft) @ 4400rpm Compression ratio: 10.9:1 Bore/stroke: 101.6mm x 92.0mm >Aluminium alloy cylinder block and cylinder heads >Cast steel roller rocker arms, roller cam followers >Cross-bolted five main bearings with six bolts per bearing cap >Large bore stainless steel 63mm exhaust system with quad exit high-flow alloy sports tailpipes

Transmission >Limited-slip differential >Six-speed manual gearbox >Gear ratios (manual): 1st- 3.01:1, 2nd- 2.07:1, 3rd- 1.43:1, 4th- 1.00:1, 5th- 0.84:1, 6th- 0.57:1, Final drive 3.70:1 >Six-speed automatic transmission available at extra cost >Gear ratios (auto): 1st- 4.03:1, 2nd- 2.36:1, 3rd- 1.53:1, 4th- 1.15:1, 5th- 0.85:1, 6th- 0.67:1, Final drive- 3.27:1

Performance (manufacturer's figures) >Acceleration 0-60mph: 4.9secs (manual), 5.0secs (automatic)

Fuel economy and emissions mpg (litres/100km) (Manual) Urban 12.4 (22.8), Extra-Urban 25.9 (10.9), Combined 18.5 (15.3), CO2 emissions: g/km 365. (Automatic) Urban 13.7 (20.6), Extra-Urban 26.6 (10.6), Combined 19.9 (14.2), CO2 emissions: g/km 339

Wheels and tyres >19-inch ten-spoke alloy wheels >Specially developed Bridgestone tyres >245/40 R19 ultra_low profile front tyres >275/35 R19 ultra-low profile rear tyres >Full-size spare wheel with 245/40 R19 ultra-low profile tyre

Chassis, suspension and brakes >Variable-ratio power-assisted rack and pinion steering >MacPherson strut front suspension with progressive-rate front springs and anti-roll bar >Fully independant multi-link rear suspension with progressive-rate springs and matched damper calibration >Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) >Front ventilated disc brakes: 365mm diameter >Rear ventilated disc brakes: 350mm diameter >Front and rear brake calipers in red with VXR logo