TUFESP

what the hell are the diffrences between a normal xr6 and xr6 hp.
my brother is looking to uprgrade his el to an au xr6 seriesII or an hp but what are the diffrences.

Troutman

My understanding is that the HP actually was the normal XR6, while the VCT was more powerful thanks to variable camshaft timing, and handled better thanks to IRS. But the IRS weighed it down so much that it wasn't much faster. The HP/VCT models existed throughout the AU's lifespan.

I'm open to any corrections here.

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PURSUTE

Hit the nail on the head I think Jack_Travis. I think the VCT also got a better zorst as well.

Weird way to name them though eh.

Ghia5L

HP = 164kW

VCT = 172kW

I think...

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HP Dude

Yeah, the responses are correct. The HP came without four power windows and single cd player (well for AUI anyway) whilst VCT did.

Essentially HP has 164 kw and live axle, whilst VCT has 172kw and IRS. HP has better power/weight ratio, the mags getting 0-100km/h at 7.8 for a HP and 8.0 flat for the VCT (Motor Mag). Also HP slightly quicker over the quarter according to Motor.

VCT's strength is the better ride comfort than the HP on anything except perfectly smooth roads and HP can be knocked off line slightly if there are any mid corner bumps when you're having a go. Also, VCT has smoother top end. But HP still the quicker car. Plenty of fun too, very progressive oversteerer. In fact I find it will primarily push before it will hang the arse out. I'm talking about a stock car of course.

Really the argument between the HP and the VCT is comfort/luxuries vs rawness/acceleration; HP's make a great track tool BECAUSE of the live axle (funnily enough!). Ford (earlier on during the AU) and Darryl Coon (more recently) raced HP's in production car racing. Darryl Coon in particular was very successful with them.


Either way, great cars in my opinion. You won't regret it, no matter which you choose.


PS. If buying an AU II/III HP you might wanna check that it comes with the LSD. They made it optional after AU I (I don't know why). Something to consider.

TUFESP

Thankx for the help guys yeah the one we were looking at was a series 3 blueprint with the perigrine bar and all that sort of stuff and it had lsd according to the dealership and it has a sunroof looks aftermarket i think and was a bit more fun to drive than an xr6 that is why i asked about the diffrences but this one has power windows apparently it was one of the last ones made and was a company car up until now which is abit worrying cause i have seen how the company cars at my work get treated.

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Venom XR

LSD was optional on AUII up until July 2001. HP exhaust was left unchanged at Tickford (ie, Forte version...)

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BLACK XR6-VCT

VCT had a different "twin exhaust system" with one of the pipes blocked off.

PS. Can anyone help me in relation to this blocked off pipe at this other thread:

Un-blocking the blocked off pipe on a AU XR6 VCT exhaust

Thanks.

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Windows: Tinted.
Gearstick: Shortened.
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XR_Strider_GuY

That blocked off pipe is whats called an equaliser pipe, It's to get a twin system flow and a quiet but nice exhaust note.
Without it, the car will sound droany and will resonate. Thats one thing thats better with twin systems opposed to single you can have a good flow without the noise.

What HPDude said about the AU XR's is dead right couldn't put it better myself. They are honestly great cars even when comparing to some of the late model Imports the XR6 still shines it's lights in terms of balanced performance, affordability, decent space, handling and flair.

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Bluey

I think there were also some interior differences as well.

VCT has premium sound I think, in addition to rear power windows as standard.

Also the manual box on the VCT was different and better than the HP??

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