Vauxhall Insignia VXR remap

Stage 1 gains, dyno-verified through all four wheels the way the Insignia VXR actually sends drive to the road. Call 0161 302 5117 to discuss your car.

4WD Bapro dyno Every map verified against real power figures
Samuel Gunnell 10+ years of experience
Kess3 and CMD OBD port and bench tuning
6,000 sq ft workshop Eccles, Manchester

Insignia VXR power figures

| Stage | BHP | Torque | Notes | |–-|–-|–-|–-| | Stock | 321 bhp | 435 Nm | 2.8 V6 biturbo, all-wheel drive | | Stage 1 | | | Software only, no hardware changes |

The Insignia VXR is a genuinely underrated performance saloon, and the 2.8 V6 biturbo has more in it than the factory calibration lets on. The figures above are what your car produces on our 4WD Bapro dynamometer, measured through all four driven wheels rather than estimated from a single axle.

Flames from the exhaust during a run on the dyno
Car at speed on a country road, motion blurred

What the gain feels like

The Insignia VXR is a big, heavy car for a hot hatch-adjacent performance model, and the way a Stage 1 remap changes it is felt most in overtaking and motorway pace rather than outright top-end. Mid-range torque fills in, throttle response sharpens noticeably from a car that can feel slightly muted in standard form, and the biturbo V6's delivery becomes more immediate through the rev range where you actually use it on a fast A-road or a motorway slip road.

Every service available on the Insignia VXR

Stage 1 is the core calibration on the 2.8 V6, developed and verified on the dyno. Stage 2 is available once supporting hardware, typically an upgraded intercooler and exhaust, is fitted. An economy remap suits owners who cover higher motorway mileage and want smoother, more efficient cruising rather than outright performance. A standalone rolling road session is available without a remap attached. We do not offer speed limiter removal or a flame tune on the Insignia VXR, neither applies to this platform.

Exhaust flames on the overrun at night
Diagnostic tablet held at the dashboard during a remap

Dyno proof for this platform

The Insignia VXR's all-wheel-drive system sends drive to both axles under load, and a two-roller dyno cannot load that properly. Holding one axle on rollers with the other spinning free means the system is not operating the way it does on the road, and the power figure that comes out of a pull like that is not one you can trust. Our 4WD Bapro dynamometer loads all four wheels simultaneously, so the AWD system operates normally throughout the pull, and the figures in the table above reflect that.

Frequently asked questions

Are these power figures guaranteed on my car?
The figures above reflect what we typically see on the 2.8 V6, but the exact result on your car depends on its condition, fuel and any prior modifications. We measure your specific car rather than quoting a generic number.
What affects the exact gain I'll see on my Insignia VXR?
Engine condition, fuel quality and any existing modifications all play a part. We assess your car before mapping rather than assuming a blanket result across every VXR.
Do you provide a printout of before-and-after figures?
Yes. Every Insignia VXR leaves with a documented dyno trace showing the baseline run and the post-map run on the same graph.
What fuel does the Insignia VXR need after remapping?
98 RON is recommended after Stage 1 remapping. The calibration is developed with 98 RON as the baseline for the knock margins we build in.
Is Stage 2 worth it over Stage 1 on an Insignia VXR?
For most road use, Stage 1 alone is a substantial change from standard. Stage 2 makes sense once supporting hardware is fitted and you want more, and we will advise honestly rather than push hardware you do not need.

Get your Insignia VXR on the dyno. Contact us for a quote on 0161 302 5117 or through the website. We are at HNA Facilities, Plot Zero, James Nasmyth Way, Eccles, Manchester M30 0SF. See our Vauxhall range, including the Astra VXR.

Kess3 OBD and bench programming kit in its case