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Cadillac XLR Convertible

General information

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

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4566 ccm (278.62 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving15.7 litres/100 km (15.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement4566 ccm (278.62 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power324.00 PS (238 kW or 320 HP) at 6400 Rev. per min.
Max torque421.36 Nm (43.0 kgf-m or 310.8 ft.lbs) at 4400 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1982 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1090 mm (42.9 inches)
Passenger space2888 litres (763 gallons)
Cargo space328 litres (87 gallons)
Optional cargo space425 litres (112 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight1635 kg (3,604.6 pounds)
Max weight with load1654 kg (3,646.4 pounds)
Towing weight3493 kg (7,700.7 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

Country of originUSA
Aprox price as new USD79190
Service interval15,000 km
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