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Cadillac XLR Convertible

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Cadillac XLR Convertible

2-door 2-seater convertible (cabriolet), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4566 cm3 / 278.6 cu in / 278.6 cu in, 238.0 kW / 319.2 hp / 319.2 hp @ 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm, 421.4 N·m / 310.8 lb·ft / 310.8 lb·ft @ 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm, automatic 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, consumption 13.1 l/100km / 21.6 mpg-UK / 18.0 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)CadillacIssued from2008
ModelXLR ConvertibleIssued until
SerieXLRNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerCadillacCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typeconvertible (cabriolet)Number of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)328 l / 11.58 cu ft / 11.58 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)2888 l / 101.99 cu ft / 101.99 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)425 l / 15.01 cu ft / 15.01 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4520 mm / 178.0 in / 178.0 inTotal (curb) weight1635 kg / 3605 lb / 3605 lb
Width1840 mm / 72.4 in / 72.4 inDry weight
Height1290 mm / 50.8 in / 50.8 inLoad capacity19 kg / 42 lb / 42 lb
Wheelbase2690 mm / 105.9 in / 105.9 inGross (max.) weight1654 kg / 3646 lb / 3646 lb
Track frontTowing weight3493 kg / 7701 lb / 7701 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance170 mm / 6.7 in / 6.7 inFuel capacity68 l / 15.0 UK gal / 18.0 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.68  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.3Frontal area (A)2.02 m2 / 21.7 sq ft / 21.7 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.61 m2 / 6.5 sq ft / 6.5 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)15.0 kW / 20.2 hp / 20.2 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injectionEngine displacement4566 cm3 / 278.6 cu in / 278.6 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio
SumpwetMax. output power238.0 kW / 319.2 hp / 319.2 hp at 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm / 6400 rpm
AspirationMax. torque421.4 N·m / 310.8 lb·ft / 310.8 lb·ft at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)95.2 kW / 127.7 hp / 127.7 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output52.1 kW/l / 1.145 bhp/cu in / 1.145 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque92.3 N·m/l / 0.81 lb·ft/cu in / 0.81 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears6
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio198.2 kW/ton / 150.2 bhp/ton / 150.2 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)15.7 l/100km / 18.0 mpg-UK / 15.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)9.8 l/100km / 28.8 mpg-UK / 24.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)13.1 l/100km / 21.6 mpg-UK / 18.0 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions307 g/km / 493 g/mi / 493 g/mi (est.)
  Range519 km / 323 mi / 323 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle13.0 m / 42.7 ft / 42.7 ft
Suspension frontIndependentSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Cadillac XLR Convertible

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