Discover the Vauxhall lineup in Forza Horizon games. Learn about their history, performance specs, and which titles feature these British beasts. Your guide to Vauxhall.
Alright, let's talk Vauxhall! If you're diving into the Forza universe, you'll find Vauxhall cars featured in pretty much every main title, with one notable exception: the original _Forza Horizon_. So, while you won't see them in that first Horizon adventure, they're scattered across the rest of the series, waiting for you to get behind the wheel. A Little History Lesson Vauxhall's been around the block, kicking off their car production way back in 1903. They've been part of General Motors (GM) since 1925. Back in the day, these cars were known for being both speedy and tough. They even had a car in 1909 that broke the 100 mph barrier over a mile – pretty wild for the time! The 1911 'Prince Henry' Vauxhall is often called the first real sports car. Even their pre-WWI E-type could hit around 85 mph, which was seriously fast back then. After GM bought them, they started making more affordable cars in bigger numbers, which really boosted their popularity. You might notice some familiar designs; in the 1960s, they started building the Viva, which was originally an Opel (another GM brand) called the Kadett. The Astra hatchback, which showed up in 1979, was also an Opel design. You'll see that Astra badge pop up on Opels, Holdens, and even Chevrolets around the world. The really hot version of the Astra is the 2-liter, 240 horsepower VXR. And if you want something even bigger, there's the Monaro VXR. It's based on a Holden (GM's Australian brand) and packs a 403 horsepower V8, borrowed from the Chevrolet Corvette. This flagship Vauxhall can hit a top speed of 180 mph! Vauxhall in the Games While Vauxhall isn't in the first _Forza Horizon_, you'll find them in other titles. Here's a quick look at some of the production models you might encounter: | Image | Year | Name | |---|---|---| | [![FH5 Vauxhall Corsa VXR 2016](100% Human-Written. AI Fact-Checked. Community Verified. Learn how AntMag verifies content