The Cadillac XLR V for 2008: Improving on 2007
Standard equipment in the XLR for 2007 and 2008 includes the 4.4 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 6-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the Northstar engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the XLR.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The XLR uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by leaf front springs and leaf in the rear.
Statistics
The dimensions of the XLR V are 72.30 inches wide by 177.70 inches long. It sits 50.40 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 105.70 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The standard warranty period for the XLR is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.
Pricing is a vital consideration when shopping for a car. The Cadillac XLR lists at $80,650 when new. The dealer cost on the car was $75,408. This price was average compared to the industry average price for a 2-door convertible.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2008 XLR’s standard fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected MFI style of design. The fuel capacity of the car is 18.00 gallons.
The XLR V received a miles-per-gallon rating of fifteen in-city driving and twenty four when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
Parting Shots
The 2007 model began the promise of the Cadillac XLR. The 2008 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.