2005 Cadillac XLR Fact Sheet

Interesting fact sheet about the 2005 Cadillac XLR created by GM on May 2, 2005.

I.          Product Overview

• Model Lineup
• Engine(s)

• 4.6L Northstar V-8 VVT

• Transmission(s)

• Hydra-Matic 5L450-E five-speed automatic (rear-mounted)

• Brakes

o  Power-assisted disc with 4-channel ABS, front and rear

• Driveline

• Rear-wheel drive

• Suspension

o  Front: Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, Magnetic Ride Control

o  Rear: Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, Magnetic Ride Control

• Fuel Economy (city/hwy/combined)

o  17 / 25 / 21

• Key Claims (e.g., longest wheelbase in segment; most rear seat legroom)

• Segment-first Magnetic Ride Control is the world's fastest-reacting suspension control system and available on either engine
• With 320 hp at 6400 rpm and 310 lb.-ft. of torque at 4400 rpm, the XLR is the lightest and most powerful vehicle in its class.
• The XLR also boasts the longest wheelbase, widest track, lowest height and most horsepower in its class.

II.         Production/Sales Information

• Assembly Plant Location

o  Bowling Green Assembly, Bowling Green, Kentucky

• When on Sale

• On sale now

• Class Segment

• Luxury roadster

III.        Target Demographics

o  Age range of 40-59 years old

o  70 % married, educated

o  Premium luxury buyers, conquest customers

o  Median household income, $200,000

Fun Facts

• Included are Michelin ZP Tires with Advanced “Run-Flat” technology that will run for up to 125 miles at 55 mph after a loss of pressure.
• Transmission features Driver Shift Control, Performance Algorithm Shifting, and Performance Algorithm Liftfoot
• XLR converts from a hardtop coupe to open roadster in less than 30 seconds – at the touch of a single button.

• Next generation Northstar 4.6 V-8 VVT delivers a 0-60 time in under six seconds

V.         Segment Competitors

o  Mercedes-Benz SL500, Lexus SC430, Jaguar XK8

VI.        Pricing (as of a certain date, which must be designated)

• $75,835 plus $815 DFC

• Packages/Free Flow Options

• XM Satellite Radio - $325

VII.       History

• Intro Date

o  The XLR was first introduced for the 2004 model year.

VIII.      Where Introduced

• North American International Auto Show 2003

Prior Models

• Allante

Derived from Concept Car (yes or no)

• Evoq, (1999)

IX.Major Awards/Recognition (if any)

o  XLR ranked in the top three for the 2004 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study's Premium Luxury Car Segment