Collector Car Information

As time has gone by several things can be said about the Cadillac XLR series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their car. The 8-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.

Cadillac XLR Engine Specs

The restyled XLR Base is equipped with a General Motors 4.6-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 32 valves. The Northstar engine is paired with a General Motors 6-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Cadillac.

The XLR uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses leaf and leaf springs front and rear respectively.

Vehicle Statistics

The XLR is 191.50 inches long, 70.60 inches wide, and 57.30 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 113.40 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The Cadillac XLR lists at $51,425 when new. The dealer cost on the car was $47,054.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel is handled for the XLR is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 17.00-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

The XLR Base received an fuel efficiency rating of 15 MPG driving in the city and 24 when it came to long-distance. The gas-powered XLR is a non-green car.

We Think…

The 2007 model year was telling year for the Cadillac XLR. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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