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Cadillac XLR

(2006 model)

Brief specs of 2006 Cadillac XLR

2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4565 cm3 / 278.6 cu in / 278.6 cu in, 240.0 kW / 321.8 hp / 321.8 hp @ 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm, 420.0 N·m / 309.8 lb·ft / 309.8 lb·ft @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, automatic 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed, consumption 12.3 l/100km / 23.0 mpg-UK / 19.1 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)CadillacIssued from2006
ModelXLRIssued until
SerieXLRNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerCadillacCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typedrophead coupé (convertible coupé)Number of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)328 l / 11.58 cu ft / 11.58 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)2803 l / 98.99 cu ft / 98.99 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)328 l / 11.58 cu ft / 11.58 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4514 mm / 177.7 in / 177.7 inTotal (curb) weight1654 kg / 3646 lb / 3646 lb
Width1836 mm / 72.3 in / 72.3 inDry weight
Height1280 mm / 50.4 in / 50.4 inLoad capacity630 kg / 1389 lb / 1389 lb
Wheelbase2685 mm / 105.7 in / 105.7 inGross (max.) weight2284 kg / 5035 lb / 5035 lb
Track front1580 mm / 62.2 in / 62.2 inTowing weight3357 kg / 7401 lb / 7401 lb
Track rear1580 mm / 62.2 in / 62.2 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance168 mm / 6.6 in / 6.6 inFuel capacity68 l / 15.0 UK gal / 18.0 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.68  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.4Frontal area (A)2.00 m2 / 21.5 sq ft / 21.5 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.80 m2 / 8.6 sq ft / 8.6 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)19.9 kW / 26.6 hp / 26.6 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerGMValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionaluminium block & headsBore93.0 mm / 3.66 in / 3.66 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in
Fuel detailsunleaded 95Bore/Stroke ratio1.11
Fuel supplySFIEngine displacement4565 cm3 / 278.6 cu in / 278.6 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity570.63 cm3/cylinder / 34.822 cu in/cylinder / 34.822 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.5 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power240.0 kW / 321.8 hp / 321.8 hp at 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque420.0 N·m / 309.8 lb·ft / 309.8 lb·ft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm6700 rpm / 6700 rpm / 6700 rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)112.0 kW / 150.2 hp / 150.2 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output52.6 kW/l / 1.155 bhp/cu in / 1.155 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque92.0 N·m/l / 0.80 lb·ft/cu in / 0.80 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears6
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.67
  Final gear (drive) ratio2.73

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)5.80 s / 5.80 s / 5.80 sPower-to-weight ratio193.5 kW/ton / 146.6 bhp/ton / 146.6 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)12.3 l/100km / 23.0 mpg-UK / 19.1 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions288 g/km / 463 g/mi / 463 g/mi (est.)
  Range554 km / 345 mi / 345 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock2.9Turning circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, Double wishbones, Leaf springSuspension rearIndependent, Double wishbones, Leaf spring
Wheels front8 x 18Wheels rear8 x 18
Tyres frontGoodyear EMT Run Flat P235/50 R 18Tyres rearGoodyear EMT Run Flat P235/50 R 18
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter front325 mm / 12.8 in / 12.8 inBrake diameter rear305 mm / 12.0 in / 12.0 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Cadillac XLR

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