Vauxhall Vectra History
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History
The Vectra name reached the UK in October 1995 with the Vectra B, replacing the long-running Cavalier badge (mainland Europe had used 'Vectra' since 1988). It carried on Vauxhall's role as a mainstream fleet and family car, this time as a rebadged Opel Vectra.
The Vectra C followed in 2002 and ran to 2008, when it was replaced by the Insignia. Its performance halo was the Vectra VXR (2005–2008), a turbocharged 2.8-litre V6 hatch/estate producing over 250 bhp — the most powerful Vectra ever.
Generations
Vectra B
First UK Vectra (replacing the Cavalier); added an estate to the range.
Vectra C
Second UK Vectra; home of the V6 turbo VXR, replaced by the Insignia.
Body styles
- Saloon
- Hatchback
- Estate
Notable special editions & performance variants
Vectra VXR
Turbocharged 2.8-litre V6 (over 250 bhp), offered as a hatch and estate — the most powerful Vectra.
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