The 1.6 litre Turbo 192PS 140mph Corsa VXR comes with an 'over boost' facility, increasing the torque output on demand. This is complemented with a specially tuned and up rated suspension plus increased diameter brake discs.

Torque of the devil, the Astra VXR with the 236bhp turbocharged engine is a sizzling hot hatch which will take you from 0 to 60 in an astonishing 6.2 seconds.

The Insignia VXR, packing a vast 320 horsepower, has a sophisticated four-wheel-drive chassis and an amazing 0-60 time of 5.6 seconds.

The Vauxhall Zafira VXR and its blistering 237bhp 2 litre engine is the fastest production MPV ever made and does 0 to 60 in just 7.2 seconds, and it's also got a five-star NCAP safety rating.