2008 Cadillac XLR

United StatesGasolineRWDConvertible

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
2008
Make
Cadillac
Model
XLR
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
  • Automatic (Electrohydraulic), 5
  • 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
4.6 V8
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
326 hp
Power (kW)
240 kW
Torque
420 Nm (310 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
0–60 mph
5.6 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
5.9 seconds
Displacement
4,565 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,513 mm (177.7 in)
Width
1,836 mm (72.3 in)
Height
1,280 mm (50.4 in)
Wheelbase
2,685 mm (105.7 in)
Curb weight
1,654 kg (3,646 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,400 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,400 rpm
Redline
6,750 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 0W-30
  • 0W-40
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 5W-40
  • 10W-30
  • 10W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
7.6 litres
Transmission Fluid, Volume
6.2 – 8.5 litres
Engine Coolant, Volume
12 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
93 mm (3.7 in)
Stroke
84 mm (3.3 in)
Compression Ratio
10.5 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Multi-Point) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Engine Block
Aluminium
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Air Filter
80,000 km (49,710 mi)
Spark Plug
160,000 km (99,419 mi)
Oil Change & Engine Filter
1 years
Engine Coolant
240,000 km / 5 years
Transmission, Fluid
160,000 km (99,419 mi)
Transmission, Fluid Filter
160,000 km (99,419 mi)
Interior Filter
40,000 km (24,855 mi)

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic (Electrohydraulic), 5
  • 6-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Gear Ratio
1st Gear
3.45 – 4.03 :1
2nd Gear
2.21 – 2.7 :1
3rd Gear
1.55 – 1.6 :1
4th Gear
1 – 1.15 :1
5th Gear
0.75 – 0.85 :1
6th Gear
0.67 :1
Final Drive
2.73 – 2.93 :1
Reverse
3.02 :1

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Pedal
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Front Brakes
Diameter
325 mm (12.8 in)
Width
32 mm (1.3 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
305 mm (12.0 in)
Width
26 mm (1.0 in)
Cooling
Ventilated

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
Yes
Suspension, Front
Independent
Double Wishbone
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Double Wishbone
Anti-roll Bar
Front
28.6 mm (1.1 in)
Rear
23.6 mm (0.9 in)

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
68 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Left
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Emission Class
G
Emission Control
  • Catalyst
  • Evaporative Control System
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation
  • Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
18.2 litres / 100 km
Highway
9 litres / 100 km
Combined
12.5 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
291 g/km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,580 mm (62.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,580 mm (62.2 in)
Turning Circle
11.9 m
Ground Clearance
168 mm (6.6 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
955 mm (37.6 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,083 mm (42.6 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,346 mm (53.0 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,380 mm (54.3 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1,825 kg (4,023 lb)
Cargo Capacity
171 kg (377 lb)
Max Roof Load
20 kg (44 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Coupé-Cabriolet
Pillars
A
Chassis Construction
Body-on-Frame (Permimeter Frame)
Body Material
Aluminium
Roof Material
Aluminium
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Handle-less
Platform
General Motors Platforms
Y Platform (2nd Generation)

Equipment

Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered

Lights

Main Beam
Xenon
Low Beam
Xenon
Fog Lights
Optional

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
120.65
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
70.3
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Tachometer
Analogue
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Air Condition
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
Yes
Media Format
DVD
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Displays › Center Display
Touchscreen
Optional

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
328 litres
Volume (Roof Folded)
125 litres

Seats

Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leather
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Yes

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control

Other Features

GPS
Navigation

Safety & Security

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes

Brake Systems

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Rear

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Central Locking
Yes

Airbags

Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag

Other

Car Classification

American Classification
Roadster
British Classification
Roadster
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car

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