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Cadillac XLR-V Convertible

General information

ModelCadillac XLR-V Convertible
Year2008
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating62 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4371 ccm (266.72 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving16.8 litres/100 km (14.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement4371 ccm (266.72 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power449.7 PS (331 kW or 444 HP) at 6400 Rev. per min.
Max torque561.38 Nm (57.2 kgf-m or 414.1 ft.lbs) at 3900 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Bore x stroke91.0 x 84.0 mm (3.6 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2885 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1090 mm (42.9 inches)
Passenger space5240 litres (1,384 gallons)
Optional cargo space425 litres (112 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle13 m (503.9 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1560 kg (3,439.2 pounds)
Max weight with load1728 kg (3,809.6 pounds)
Towing weight454 kg (1,000.9 pounds)
Overall length4520 mm (178.0 inches)
Overall width1840 mm (72.4 inches)
Overall height1290 mm (50.8 inches)
Ground clearance170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase2690 mm (105.9 inches)
Fuel capacity68.0 litres (17.97 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD97900
Service interval15,000 km
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