Not Your Father’s XLR – The 2009 Cadillac XLR V
The 2009 Cadillac XLR V was introduced to compete in the convertible market. The V is a member of a series of two trim levels for the XLR which include V and Platinum. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Cadillac. There is strong competition from vehicles from Honda.
Cadillac XLR Engine Specs
The restyled XLR V is equipped with a General Motors 4.4-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.
For the 2009 XLR, the fuel delivery system is a electronic SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 12 gallons.
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
of wheelbase allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers. It sits a comfortable inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The dimensions of the XLR V are inches long by inches wide.
Cost is an important factor when buy a car. The Cadillac XLR lists at an industry-high price when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-high price. This price was high compared to the industry standard price for a 2-door convertible.
The standard warranty period for the XLR is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2009 XLR gets 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is exceptional for a convertible car.
Conclusion
The 2008 model began the promise of the Cadillac XLR. The 2009 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Cadillac hopes that the XLR V will continue to be a profitable vehicle.