2004
Cadillac XLR
The XLR was Cadillac's attempt to recapture the open-top grand tourer market — a retractable hardtop roadster built on the Corvette C6 aluminium platform with a Northstar V8 and Magnetic Ride Control suspension. Its Art and Science interior design language previewed the modern Cadillac aesthetic.
Luxury Roadster
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 4.6L DOHC V8 (Northstar) |
| Displacement | 4,565 cc |
| Horsepower | 320 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 434 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Automatic (5L50-E) |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| 0–60 mph | 5.9 sec |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h (limited) |
| Length | 4,547 mm |
| Width | 1,838 mm |
| Height | 1,296 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,724 kg |
| MSRP Range | $76,830 (2004 US) |