2006 Cadillac XLR Specifications
Below is a listing of specifications for the 2006 Cadillac XLR.
For Release: Aug. 1, 2005
2006 CADILLAC XLR | New for 2006
- Cadillac’s first application of Adaptive Forward Lighting
- XM Satellite Radio with hidden antenna standard equipment
- Redesigned wood treatment on center stack around CD opening and HVAC
- Gold Mist and Infrared exterior paint colors replace Satin Nickel and Crimson Pearl
2006 CADILLAC XLR | Model Lineup
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4.6L Northstar
V-8 VVT |
5-spd auto (Hydra-Matic 5L50-E)
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2006 CADILLAC XLR | Specifications
| Overview | |
| Model: | XLR luxury roadster |
| Body style / driveline: | 2-door, hardtop convertible / rear-wheel drive |
| Construction: | hydroformed perimeter frame, structural center tunnel, aluminum cockpit frame |
| Body material: | composite exterior panels |
| Manufacturing location: | Bowling Green , Kentucky |
| Key competitors: | Mercedes-Benz SL500, Lexus SC430, Jaguar XK8 |
| Engine | |
| Type: | Northstar 4.6L V-8 VVT (variable valve timing) |
| Displacement (cu in / cc): | 279 / 4565 |
| Bore & stroke (in / mm): | 3.66 x 3.31 / 93 x 84 |
| Block material: | cast aluminum |
| Cylinder head material: | cast aluminum |
| Crankshaft material: | forged steel |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, four-cam continuously variable valve timing |
| Ignition system: | coil-on-plug ignition, with extended-life dual platinum-tipped spark plugs |
| Fuel system: | sequential electronic fuel injection |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm): | 320 / 239 @ 6400 |
| Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): | 310 / 420 @ 4400 |
| Recommended fuel: | premium recommended but not required |
| Max. engine speed (rpm): | 6700 |
| Estimated fuel economy (mpg city / hwy / combined): |
17 / 25 / 21 |
| Transmission | |
| Type: | Hydra-Matic 5L50-E rear-wheel drive, electronically controlled 5-speed automatic with torque converter clutch and Driver Shift Control |
| Gear ratios (:1): | |
| First: | 3.45 |
| Second: | 2.21 |
| Third: | 1.60 |
| Fourth: | 1.00 |
| Fifth: | 0.75 |
| Reverse: | 3.02 |
| Final drive ratio: | 2.93 |
| Chassis/Suspension | |
| Front: | short/long arm ( SLA ) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, Magnetic Ride Control |
| Rear: | short/long arm ( SLA ) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, Magnetic Ride Control |
| Steering type: | Magnasteer power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Steering ratio: | 17.2:1 |
| Steering wheel turns (lock to lock): | 2.9 |
| Turning diameter, curb to curb (ft / m): | 39 / 11.9 |
| Brakes | |
| Type: | power-assisted disc with 4-channel ABS, front and rear |
| Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm): | front: 12.8 x 1.3 / 325 x 32 rear: 12.0 x 1.0 / 305 x 26 |
| Wheels/Tires | |
| Wheel type and size: | spun-cast aluminum, 18 inch x 8 inch |
| Tires: | Michelin ZP Extended Mobility |
| front: P235/50R18 | |
| rear: P235/50R18 | |
| Dimensions Exterior |
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| Wheelbase (in / mm): | 105.7 / 2685 |
| Overall length (in / mm): | 177.7 / 4513 |
| Overall width (in / mm): | 72.3 / 1836 |
| Overall height (in / mm): | 50.4 / 1279 |
| Track (in / mm): | front: 62.2 / 1580 rear: 62.2 / 1580 |
| Minimum ground clearance (in / mm): |
6.61 / 168 |
| Curb weight (lb / kg): | 3647 / 1654 |
| 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): | |
| 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 |
| Performance | |
| Acceleration (0-60 mph / 0-97 km/h): | 5.8 sec. |
| Max. lateral acceleration: | 0.90g |
Note: Information shown is current at time of publication.