I believe the AUIII motor is identical to the AUII 220kw. According to the XR8 220 vs SS road test in Motor magazine (Sept 2001), the XR8 220 motor cuts out at 6250 rpm. I have an AUII XR8 220 and my experience tallies with this.
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