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SPECIFICATIONS: 2008 CADILLAC XLR-V  Roadster

All specifications preliminary

Overview

Model:

2008 Cadillac XLR-V luxury roadster

Body style / driveline:

2-door high-performance hardtop convertible with rear-wheel-drive

Construction:

hydroformed perimeter frame, structural center tunnel, aluminum cockpit frame

Manufacturing location:

Bowling Green , Ky.

Key competitors:

Mercedes Benz SL 55 AMG Roadster, Lexus SC Convertible, Jaguar XKR Convertible

Engine

Type:

Northstar V-8 SC

Configuration:

supercharged 4.4L DOHC V-8

Installation:

longitudinal RWD

Bank angle:

90-degrees

Displacement (cu in / cc):

267 / 4371

Bore & stroke:

91 mm x 84 mm

Bore spacing:

102 mm

Engine mass (lb / kg):

504.2 / 228.7

Block material:

upper – sand-cast 319 T7 aluminum

lower – die-cast aluminum

Cylinder head material:

319 T7 semi-permanent mold cast aluminum alloy

Supercharger / intake:

  • GM patented integral design
  • GM specific helical roots rotor set, cast aluminum case
  • four integrated tubular (Laminova style) intercoolers
  • displacement: 2.0 L / 122 ci
  • 2.1:1 pulley ratio
  • modulated by pass

Exhaust manifold material:

cast nodular iron

Crankshaft material:

forged steel with rolled fillets

Camshaft material:

cast nodular iron

Connecting rod material:

powder metal, heat treated

Connecting rod length:

151 mm

Valvetrain:

roller follower DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing

Valve lift:

10.5 mm / .413 in (intake), 10.0 mm / .394 in (exhaust)

Ignition system:

coil-on-plug with extended-life dual platinum-tipped spark plugs

Throttle body diameter (in / mm):

3.1 / 80

Fuel delivery:

returnless, electronic sequential fuel injection

Compression ratio:

9.0:1

Firing order / rotational direction:

1 – 2 – 7 – 3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – 8

clockwise

Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm):

443 / 328 @ 6400 rpm (estimate)

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):

425 / 576 @ 3600 rpm (estimate)

90-percent of peak torque available between 2200 and 6000 rpm

Recommended fuel:

91 octane minimum (premium) required

Maximum engine speed
(rpm @ fuel shutoff):

6700

Emissions controls:

  • BIN8/EURO 4 compliant
  • close-coupled catalytic converters
  • EGR and AIR not required
  • meets Federal, California, and LEV2 evaporative emissions standards

Additional features:

  • intake and exhaust continuously variable valve timing
  • piston spray cooling
  • polished exhaust ports
  • friction washers at front of crankshaft provide robust join retention

 

                              

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Transmission

Type:

Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed, rear-wheel-drive, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive transmission with torque converter clutch. Clutch-to-clutch architecture with integral electro/hydraulic control module

Engine range:

4.4L

Maximum engine torque:

425 lb-ft (576 Nm)

Maximum gearbox torque:

664 lb-ft (900 Nm)

Gear ratios:

First:

4.03

Second:

2.36

Third:

1.53

Fourth:

1.15

Fifth:

0.85

Sixth:

0.67

Reverse:

-3.06

Maximum shift speed:

6500 rpm

Final drive:

2.56

7-position quadrant:

P,R,N,D, DSC (Driver Shift Control)

Case material:

die cast aluminum

Shift pattern:

(2) three-way on/off solenoids

Shift quality:

five variable bleed solenoids

Torque converter clutch:

variable bleed solenoid

Converter size:

258 mm

Fluid type:

DEXRON VI

Transmission weight:

96.7 kg (wet) / 213.19 lb.

Fluid capacity (approximate):

6.2 L / 6.5qt.

Pressure taps available:

line pressure

Chassis/Suspension

Front:

short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring,    (2nd Generation) Magnetic Ride Control

Rear:

short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, Magnetic Ride Control

Traction control system:

full-range

Stabilizer bar:

front: hollow, 28.6 by 4.5 mm wall thickness

rear: hollow, 23.6 by 3.5 mm wall thickness

Steering type:

Magnasteer power-assisted rack-and-pinion

Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:

2.9

Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m):

39 / 11.9

Brakes

Type:

heavy duty with cross-drilled rotors and high-performance brake linings, dual-piston front calipers and single-piston rear calipers.

power-assist with 4-channel ABS front and rear.

Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm):

front: 13.4 in. (340.4 mm) x 1.3 (32 mm)

rear: 13.0 in. (330.2 mm) x 1.0 (26 mm)

Wheels/Tires

Wheel size and type:

front: aluminum, 19 x 8.5

rear: aluminum, 19 x 8.5

Tires:

front: P235/45R-19 – Pirelli Run Flat

rear: P255/40R-19 – Pirelli Run Flat

Dimensions

Exterior

Length (in / mm):

177.7 / 4513

Width (in / mm):

72.3 / 1836

Height (in / mm):

50.4 / 1279

Overhang front (in / mm):

49.3 / 1252

Overhang rear (in / mm):

50.6 / 1285

Wheelbase (in / mm):

105.7 / 2685

Angle of approach @ GVMR (deg.):

16 to fascia

Angle of departure @ GVMR (deg.):

18 to muffler

Tread - front (in / mm) (C/L of at ground):

61.63 / 1564.4

Tread - rear (in / mm) (C/L of at ground):

62.13 / 1578.16

Interior

Seating capacity (front / rear):

2 / 0

Head room (in / mm):

37.6 / 955

Leg room (in / mm):

42.6 / 1083

Shoulder room (in / mm):

54.3 / 1380

Hip room (in / mm):

53 / 1346

Capacities

Fuel tank (gal / L):

18 / 68.1

Engine oil (qt / L):

7.5 / 7.1

Seating capacity (front / rear):

2 / 0

Curb weight (lb / kg) estimated:

3804 / 1726

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The New red for 2008 is called "Crystal Red" it is brighter than the "Infra Red"
of  the previos metallic.

 


 

 

                                                    
                                                      Xirallic flake/pigment which is actually aluminum oxide crystals coated 
                                                       with titanium dioxide (TiO2).  
                                                     
                                                       The advantage of this type of flake is that it is very regular & clean - it is
                                                        actually a crystal that is "grown"  as opposed to mica flakes which are 
                                                        natural & have impurities.  So the light reflection is very uniform &
                                                        pure, giving it more sparkle & lustre than traditional pigments.

                                                        The platelets are produced synthetically using a new crystallization process
                                                        The fine grain size  (10-30 µm) and a narrow particle size distribution                                                               gurantee a  problem-free implementation in most  applications.
   
  

 

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