| Overview |
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Model:
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Cadillac XLR |
Body style / driveline:
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two-door, hardtop convertible
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Construction:
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hydroformed perimeter frame,
structural center tunnel, aluminum cockpit frame |
Body material:
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composite exterior panels |
Manufacturing location:
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Bowling Green, Kentucky |
Key competitors:
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Mercedes-Benz SL, Lexus SC430,
Jaguar XK8 |
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| Engine |
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Type:
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2004 Northstar RWD 4.6L V-8
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Displacement (cu in / cc):
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279 / 4565 |
Bore & stroke (in / mm):
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3.66 x 3.31 / 93 x 84 |
Block material:
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cast aluminum |
Cylinder head material:
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cast aluminum |
Crankshaft material:
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forged steel |
Valvetrain:
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DOHC, four valves per cylinder,
four-cam continuously variable valve timing |
Ignition system:
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coil-on-plug ignition, with
extended-life dual platinum-tipped spark plugs |
Fuel system:
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sequential electronic fuel
injection |
Compression ratio:
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10.5:1 |
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm):
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315 / 235 @ 6400 |
Torque (lbs.-ft. / Nm @ rpm):
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310 / 428 @ 4000 |
Recommended fuel:
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unleaded premium |
Maximum engine speed (rpm):
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6700 |
Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy):
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18 / 28 (est.) |
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| Transmission |
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Type:
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Hydra-Matic 5L50-E rear-wheel
drive, electronically-controlled five-speed automatic with torque converter
clutch and Driver Shift Control |
Gear ratios (:1):
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First:
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3.42 |
Second:
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2.21 |
Third:
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1.60 |
Fourth:
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1.00 |
Reverse:
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3.02 |
Final drive ratio:
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2.93 |
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| Chassis/Suspension |
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Front:
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short/long arm (SLA) double
wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted
composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber |
Rear:
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short/long arm (SLA) double
wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted
composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber |
Steering type:
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Magnasteer power-assisted
rack-and-pinion |
Steering ratio:
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17.2:1 |
Turning diameter,
curb-to-curb (ft / m):
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39 / 11.9 |
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| Brakes |
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Type:
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power-assisted disc with ABS,
front and rear |
Rotor diameter x thickness
(in / mm):
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front: 12.8 x 1.3 / 325 x 32
rear: 12.0 x 1.0 / 305 x 26 |
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| Wheels/Tires |
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Wheel type and size:
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spun-cast aluminum, 18-inch (457
mm) |
Tires:
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Michelin ZP Extended Mobility
front: P235/50R18
rear: P235/50R18 |
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| Dimensions |
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Exterior
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Wheelbase (in / mm):
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105.7 / 2685 |
Overall length (in / mm):
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177.7 / 4513 |
Overall width (in / mm):
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72.3 / 1836 |
Overall height (in / mm):
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50.4 / 1279 |
Track (in / mm):
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front: 62.2 / 1580
rear: 62.2 / 1580 |
Minimum ground clearance
(in / mm):
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6.61 / 168 |
Curb weight (lbs / kg):
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3645 / 1653 |
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| Interior |
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Seating capacity (front / rear):
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2 / 0 |
Head room (in / mm):
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37.6 / 955 |
Leg room (in / mm):
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35.1 / 891 |
Shoulder room (in / mm):
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54.3 / 1380 |
Hip room (in / mm):
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53 / 1346 |
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| Capacities |
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Cargo volume (cu ft / liters):
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top up: 11.6 / 328
top down: 4.4 / 125 |
Fuel tank (gals / liters):
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18.0 / 68.1 |
Engine oil (qts / liters):
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10 / 9.5 5W30 Mobil 1
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| Performance |
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0-60 mph acceleration:
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5.9 sec. |
Max. lateral acceleration:
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0.90g |
