Exterior
Cadillac says stealth fighters inspired the XLR, which serves as "a contemporary expression of Cadillac's heritage of landmark design and advanced technology." Linear lines display hints of the marque's history. The strong grille also suggests the past, but with a modern expression. The XLR's vertical headlights are part of Cadillac's current design philosophy.
The roadster's weight distribution is virtually 50/50, helped by the rear-mounted transmission. Cadillac says the XLR's steel hydroformed frame rails couple with an aluminum cockpit structure and balsa-cored composite flooring to provide "rigidity without bulk." Run-flat tires eliminate the need for a spare tire.
Built on a 105.7-inch wheelbase, the XLR is 177.7 inches long overall. Retracting the hardtop takes less than 30 seconds. Made of aluminum and magnesium, the top structure features composite exterior panels, a heated glass back window and glass rear-quarter windows.
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Fast facts
1. Base 2.5L 4-cylinder models make 202 hp and 191 lb-ft of torque, with the
2.0T rated at 272 hp and 260 lb-ft and the 3.6L V6 at 321-hp and 275 lb-ft.
2. 0-60 times for each motor list at: 7.5, ...
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out
Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels.
Turn off any traction or stability system. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse)
and a forward gear, spinning t ...
Initial Drive Information
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overview about some of the
important features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle.
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to each of the features which ...