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2008 Cadillac XLR and XLR-V Specifications
For Release: Aug. 1, 2007
2008 CADILLAC XLR and XLR-V | New for 2008
- Alpine White Limited Edition Model with chrome grille and chrome 18-inch wheels
- Improved Magnetic Ride Control system, revising shock damping for enhanced ride and handling traits
- Heated steering wheel
- Optional 18-inch chrome wheels on XLR
- Optional 19-inch chrome wheels on XLR-V
- Elektra Blue, Crystal Red and Goldstream exterior finishes replace Gold Mist, Xenon Blue and Infrared
- Expanded color choices for Platinum Edition model
- XLR-V adds Elektra Blue exterior finish
2008 CADILLAC XLR AND XLR-V | Model Lineup
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Engines
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Transmissions |
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4.6L Northstar V-8 VVT
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4.4L Northstar V-8 SC
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Hydra-Matic 6L80 (MYC) 6-spd auto
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2008 CADILLAC XLR | Specifications
Overview
| Model: |
2008 Cadillac XLR and XLR-V luxury
roadsters |
| Body style / driveline: |
XLR: 2-door hardtop convertible with rear-wheel
drive
XLR-V: 2-door high-performance hardtop convertible with rear-wheel
drive |
| Construction: |
hydroformed perimeter frame, structural
center tunnel, aluminum cockpit frame |
| Manufacturing location: |
Bowling Green, Ky. |
| Key competitors: |
XLR: Mercedes-Benz SL500, Lexus SC 430,
Jaguar Xk8
XLR-V: Mercedes Benz SL 55 AMG Roadster, Lexus SC Convertible,
Jaguar XKR Convertible |
Engines
| Type: |
Northstar 4.6L V-8 VVT (variable valve
timing) |
Northstar V-8 SC
(supercharged 4.4L DOHC V-8) |
| Application: |
XLR |
XLR-V |
| Displacement |
279 / 4565 |
267 / 4371 |
| Bore & stroke (in / mm): |
3.66 x 3.31 / 93 x 84 |
3.58 x 3.31 / 91 x 84 |
| Block material: |
cast aluminum |
upper – sand-cast 319 T7 aluminum
lower – die-cast aluminum |
| Cylinder head material: |
cast aluminum |
319 T7 semi-permanent mold cast aluminum
alloy |
| Crankshaft material: |
forged steel |
cast nodular iron |
| Valvetrain: |
DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, four-cam continuously
variable valve timing |
roller follower DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder,
variable valve timing |
| Ignition system: |
coil-on-plug ignition, with extended-life
dual platinum-tipped spark plugs |
coil-on-plug with extended-life dual platinum-tipped
spark plugs |
| Fuel system: |
sequential electronic fuel injection |
returnless, electronic sequential fuel injection
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| Compression ratio: |
10.5:1 |
9.0:1 |
| Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): |
320 / 239 @ 6400 |
443 / 330 @ 6400 rpm (SAE certified)* |
| Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): |
310 / 420 @ 4400 |
414 / 561 @ 3900 rpm (SAE certified)* 90
percent of peak torque available between 2200 and 6000 rpm |
| Recommended fuel: |
premium recommended but not required |
premium required |
| Max. engine speed (rpm): |
6750 |
6700 |
EPA estimated fuel economy (city / hwy): |
15 / 24 |
14 / 21
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Transmissions
| Type: |
Hydra-Matic 6L50 (MYC) rear-wheel drive,
electronically controlled 6-speed automatic with torque converter clutch
and Driver Shift Control |
Hydra-Matic 6L80six-speed, rear-wheel
drive, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive transmission with
torque converter clutch. Clutch-to-clutch architecture with integral electro/hydraulic
control module |
| Application: |
XLR |
XLR- V |
| Gear ratios: |
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First: |
4.03 |
4.03 |
| Second: |
2.37 |
2.36 |
| Third: |
1.55 |
1.53 |
| Fourth: |
1.15 |
1.15 |
| Fifth: |
0.85 |
0.85 |
| Sixth: |
0.67 |
0.67 |
| Reverse: |
3.02 |
3.06 |
| Final drive |
2.73 |
2.56 |
| Max. shift speed (rpm): |
6500 |
6500 |
Chassis/Suspension
| Front: |
short/long arm ( SLA ) double wishbone,
cast aluminum upper and lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite
leaf spring, Magnetic Ride Control |
| Rear: |
short/long arm ( SLA ) double wishbone,
cast aluminum upper and lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite
leaf spring, Magnetic Ride Control |
| Traction control system: |
full-range |
| Stabilizer bar: |
front: hollow, 28.6 by 4.5 mm wall thickness
rear: hollow, 23.6 by 3.5 mm wall thickness |
| Steering ratio: |
17.2:1 |
| Steering type: |
Magnasteer power-assisted rack-and-pinion
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| Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock |
2.9 |
| Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m): |
39 / 11.9 |
Brakes
| Type: |
XLR: power-assisted disc with 4-channel
ABS, front and rear
XLR-V: heavy-duty with cross-drilled rotors and high-performance
brake linings, dual-piston front calipers and single-piston rear calipers.
Power-assist with 4-channel ABS front and rear. |
| Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm): |
XLR: front: 12.8 x 1.3 / 325 x 32; rear:
12.0 x 1.0 / 305 x 26
XLR-V: front: 13.4 x 1.3 / 340.4 x 32; rear: 13 x 1 / 330.2 x 26
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Wheels/Tires
| Wheel size and type: |
XLR:
std: spun-cast aluminum, 18-inch x 8-inch
opt: chrome, 18-inch x 8-inch
XLR-V:
std: aluminum, 19-inch x 8.5-inch
opt: chrome, 19-inch x 8.5-inch |
| Tires: |
XLR:
P235/50R18 – Goodyear EMT Run Flat
XLR-V:
P235/45R19 – Pirelli Run Flat |
Dimensions
| Exterior |
| Length (in / mm): |
177.7 / 4513 |
| Width (in / mm): |
72.3 / 1836 |
| Height (in / mm): |
50.4 / 1279 |
| Wheelbase (in / mm): |
105.7 / 2685 |
| Track width: |
XLR-V: front 61.63 / 1564.4; rear
62.13 / 1578.16
XLR: front 62.2 / 1580; 62.2 / 1580 |
Interior |
| Seating capacity (front / rear): |
2 / 0 |
| Headroom (in / mm): |
37.6 / 955 |
| Legroom (in / mm): |
42.6 / 1083 |
| Shoulder room (in / mm): |
54.3 / 1380 |
| Hip room (in / mm): |
53 / 1346 |
Capacities
| Cargo volume (cu ft / L): |
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| Top up: |
11.6 / 328 |
| Top down: |
4.4 / 125 |
| Fuel tank: (gal / L): |
18 / 68.1 |
| Engine oil (qt / L): |
7.5 / 7.1 |
| Curb weight (lb / kg) estimated: |
3804 / 1726 |
Note: Information shown is current at time of publication.
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