The Cadillac XLR was a luxury roadster produced across a single generation.
Quick Facts
| Cadillac XLR | Cadillac XLR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Model Years | 2004 – 2009 | 2006 – 2009 |
| Platform | Y-Body | Y-Body |
| Engines | Atmospheric 4.6L V8 LH2 | Supercharged 4.4L V8 LC3 |
| Transmissions | 5-Speed Auto, 6-Speed Auto | 6-Speed Auto |
| Production | GM Bowling Green Plant, Kentucky, USA | GM Bowling Green Plant, Kentucky, USA |
| Size | Luxury Roadster | High-Performance Luxury Roadster |
| Availability | U.S.A., Canada, Mexico, Middle East | U.S.A., Canada, Mexico, Middle East |
First Generation
2008 Cadillac XLR
| Model Year(s) | 2004 – 2009 |
| Assembly location | GM Bowling Green Plant, Kentucky, USA |
| Body Style | Roadster |
| Layout | Front-Engined, Longitudinal |
| Engine(s) | Supercharged 4.4L V8 LC3 (XLR-V), Atmospheric 4.6L V8 LH2 |
| Power (hp) | 320 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 310 |
| XLR-V Power (hp) | 443 |
| XLR-V Torque (lb-ft) | 414 |
| Transmission(s) | 5-Speed Auto, 6-Speed Auto |
| Drive Wheels | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Platform | Y-Body |
Introduced for the 2004 model year as Cadillac’s flagship model, the Cadillac XLR was derived from the Chevy Corvette. The Cadillac was notable for its power-retractable hardtop, well-appointed interior, Magnetic Ride Control, rear-mounted transmission and DOHC powertrain.
2008 Cadillac XLR
Interestingly, the XLR was the first production-spec Cadillac offering available with heated and ventilated seats, along with a radar-based Adaptive Cruise Control system.
Under the hood was the Northstar 4.6L V8 LH2 engine, rated at 320 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. Transmission options consisted of either a five-speed or six-speed automatic.
| Model | Model Year | Engine | Fuel | Aspiration | Transmission | Horsepower @ RPM | Torque @ RPM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLR | 2004 – 2009 | 4.6L V8 LH2 | Gasoline | Atmospheric | 5-Speed Auto or 6-Speed Auto | 320 @ 6400 | 310 @ 4400 | |
| XLR-V | 2006 – 2009 | 4.4L V8 LC3 | Gasoline | Supercharged | 6-Speed Auto | 443 @ 6400 | 414 @ 3900 |
2006 Cadillac XLR-V
A high-performance XLR-V model was offered from the 2006 to 2009 model years. As part of Cadillac’s first-generation V-Series models, the XLR-V featured the Northstar supercharged 4.4L V8 LC3 gasoline engine, which produced 443 horsepower and 414 pound-feet of torque, and was mated to the GM six-speed automatic transmission. The XLR-V was capable of accelerating to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds, and boasted a starting MSRP of roughly $97,000 in 2006.
Sales
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