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Cadillac XLR is a mid-size luxury roadster in production from 2003 to 2009. It was available with a couple of V8 engines that displaced 4.4 to 4.6 liters.
Perceived by many as the convertible Corvette, the XLR actually uses DOHC Northstar engines rather than pushrod LS engines. Hence, the relation between the XLR and the Corvette is a far-fetched one.
Still, as Cadillac's flagship vehicle, the XLR featured GM's premium Magnetic Ride Control. With rear-mounted transmission, the XLR also has a well-balanced weight distribution.
Utility-minded owners will have to keep in mind that the 328L (12cu-ft) cargo space may not be sufficient.
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Ratings
What we found**
Neoscore: 89% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Wonderful styling
- Hardtop convertible
- As well built as any modern Cadillac
- Rear-mounted transmission
Cons
- Low cargo capacity
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Specifications
Variants:
XLR
XLR-V
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
125 L / 4.4 cu-ft ~ 328 L / 11.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
12.0 L / 12.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.6 L / 8.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
68.0 L / 18.0 gal
Passengers
2
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
XLRTire Size
235/50 R18
XLR-VTire Size
235/45 R18, 255/40 R18
Construction
Body Style
2-door Coupe
Dimensions
Size | Height
1279 mm / 50.4 in
Size | Length
4513 mm / 177.7 in
Size | Width
1836 mm / 72.3 in
XLRTrack Width | Front
1580.0 mm / 62.2 in
XLR-VTrack Width | Front
1565.0 mm / 61.6 in
XLRTrack Width | Rear
1580.0 mm / 62.2 in
XLR-VTrack Width | Rear
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
XLRWeight
1690.0 kg / 3725.8 lbs
XLR-VWeight
1730.0 kg / 3814.0 lbs
Wheel Size
8J X 18
Wheelbase
2685 mm / 105.7 in
Performance
XLRAcceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.9 sec
XLR-VAcceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.9 sec
XLRAcceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.6 sec
XLR-VAcceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.7 sec
CO2 Emission
291 g/km
XLRFuel Economy
12.3 L/100km / 19.1 MPG (combined) | 18.2 L/100km / 12.9 MPG (urban) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (highway)
XLR-VFuel Economy
21.1 L/100km / 11.1 MPG (urban) | 11.3 L/100km / 20.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
XLREngine | Bore
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
XLR-VEngine | Bore
91.0 mm / 3.6 in
XLREngine | Compression Ratio
10.6:1
XLR-VEngine | Compression Ratio
9.0:1
XLREngine | Displacement
4.6 L / 278.6 cu-in / 4565.0 cc
XLR-VEngine | Displacement
4.4 L / 266.7 cu-in / 4371.0 cc
XLREngine | Power
325.0 hp / 242.4 kW @ 6400 rpm
XLR-VEngine | Power
449.0 hp / 334.8 kW @ 6400 rpm
XLREngine | Specific Output
71.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
XLR-VEngine | Specific Output
102.7 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
84.0 mm / 3.3 in
XLREngine | Torque
420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
XLR-VEngine | Torque
561 Nm / 413.8 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
XLREngine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
XLR-VEngine | Type
Supercharged multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
XLRTransmission | Gears
5-speed
XLR-VTransmission | Gears
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Production
XLRAvailability
2003 ~ 2009
XLR-VAvailability
2006 ~ 2009
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