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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Comments

suchdoge

just don’t start a pickup or car debate as that has been going on for 60 years.

12/18/2015 - 10:15 |
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Anonymous

Ute, people. Ute.

12/18/2015 - 10:58 |
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Kieren Rogers

Australians laugh

12/18/2015 - 21:27 |
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FlemishCarNoob

Rebadge it to Opel, put in a 1.4 petrol and sell it cheaply here! I need this!

12/19/2015 - 01:16 |
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