Vauxhall Has Hiked The Maloo Up To A Bonkers 529bhp

As if 425bhp in a pickup truck wasn't already wild enough, Vauxhall has gone and shoved an LSA V8 under the bonnet of the Maloo to give it 529bhp
 Vauxhall Has Hiked The Maloo Up To A Bonkers 529bhp

The Maloo could never be accused of being anything other than a welcome dose of insanity in an ever-more sensible world. Packing an LS3 V8 and, with an empty bed, pretty much no weight over the rear wheels, its 425bhp was more than enough to earn it a reputation as a wild child. Well now we need a whole new dictionary of hyperbolisms, because the refreshed Maloo now gets a supercharged LSA V8 engine making 529bhp and 494lb ft of torque.

 Vauxhall Has Hiked The Maloo Up To A Bonkers 529bhp

The unit is essentially the same as that found in the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 but with a slight retune. On forced-induction duty is an Eaton four-lobe supercharger, and a new high-flow exhaust system and a stand-alone water-to-air charge-air cooling system now also feature. To tame that extra kick, spring and damper rates have been stiffened to reduce body roll, and a unique rear suspension module has been fitted to improve rear stiffness. Launch control (in manual only) and a limited-slip differential now come as standard.

 Vauxhall Has Hiked The Maloo Up To A Bonkers 529bhp

So if you like the prospect of launching from 0-62mph in 4.6 seconds in a pickup truck that could carry half a tonne of stuff in the back, you’ll need to find £54,500 for this updated Vauxhall Maloo. We can’t think of a more hilarious way to destroy rear tyres.

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🎺🎺thank mr skeltal

I’m ready for a new El Camino based on this!

12/17/2015 - 16:30 |
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 Vauxhall Has Hiked The Maloo Up To A Bonkers 529bhp
Ethan Burrell

Oh my god, I want one

12/17/2015 - 16:37 |
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I approve of this pun.

12/18/2015 - 03:37 |
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Neidjel

Why doesn’t Opel sell anything fun like this…

12/17/2015 - 16:44 |
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Ikr

12/17/2015 - 18:03 |
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ORANGE_

this is still the fastest opel ever

12/17/2015 - 16:48 |
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I know this is a joke, but facts are facts and this is the fastes Opel with a time of 8:35.[something] around Nürburgring.

12/17/2015 - 17:27 |
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Sayan

did i miss something? whats with the Opel comments?

12/17/2015 - 17:18 |
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tunnelvision

In reply to by Sayan

Vauxhall and Opel are both part of the European division of GM. Basically the sell the same exact cars, but Vauxhall is only sold in the UK. From time to time there are models exclusive to one of the brands, but it seems that only Vauxhall get the good stuff…

12/17/2015 - 18:50 |
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Callum Luke Norris

if i ever got one first thing id do is duct tape somone to the back of the bed and do burnouts…..

12/17/2015 - 17:42 |
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Anonymous

Holden, or more accurately, HSV - Vauxhall just stick the badge on.

12/17/2015 - 17:58 |
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TurboManual

GM please release and Opel or Pontiac version for the rest of Europe. PLEEEEEEEASSEEEEEEEEE

12/17/2015 - 18:43 |
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There was the Pontiac G8 based on the normal Holden Commodore that this is, but was US only and then Pontiac died

12/18/2015 - 00:42 |
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Anonymous

Wish LHD version was available

12/17/2015 - 19:24 |
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Portner

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

why? drove both here in france and find them both as good. its difficult to see what comes in front with a rhd on little country roads, but on highway i actually love it: no blindspot to see if someone’s nex to you on the left lane =)

12/17/2015 - 23:19 |
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Anonymous

now they have to put an LT4 into it

12/17/2015 - 19:33 |
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Magpie1997

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

I think they were considering it but it won’t fit in the engine bay

12/18/2015 - 12:37 |
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