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2005 Cadillac XLR Base 2DR Roadster

Base 2dr Roadster

$75,835 MSRP
4.6l V-8
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
5.2 sec

0-60 mph

13.6 sec

@ 103 mph

Horsepower • Torque
320 hp

Power

310 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,647 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2005

Make:

Cadillac

Model:

XLR

Trim:

Base 2DR Roadster

Style:

Base 2dr Roadster

Base Price:

$75,835

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,647 lbs

Length:

177.7 in.

Width:

72.3 in.

Height:

50.4 in.

Wheelbase:

105.7 in.

MPG:

17 city / 25 hwy

Fuel:

18 gal. / 378 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

320 hp @ 6,400 rpm

Torque:

310 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm

Engine:

4.6l V-8

Displacement:

4.6 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.50 to 1

Valves:

32

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

7,200 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

5.15 sec

0-60 mph:

5.47 sec

0-100 mph:

12.97 sec

60-130 mph:

19.46 sec

100-150 mph:

31.13 sec

Top Speed:

164 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

8.82 sec @ 82.9 mph

¼ mile:

13.6 sec @ 103 mph

½ mile:

21.36 sec @ 124.4 mph

1 mile:

34.74 sec @ 142.5 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P235/50WR18

Rear Tires:

P235/50WR18

Tire Compound:

Run-flat Performance

Transmission:

5-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

2.93

Gear Ratios

1: 3.45

2: 2.21

3: 1.6

4: 1

5: 0.76

R: 3.02

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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