2005 Cadillac XLR Specifications

Specifications

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2003 -
Weight :	3804 lbs \| 1725.465 kg
MPG City :	15
MPG Highway :	24
Introduced At :	2003 Detroit MI

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	4600 cc \| 280.7 cu in. \| 4.6 L.
Power :	320 BHP (235.52 KW) @ 6400 RPM
Torque :	310 Ft-Lbs (420 NM) @ 4400 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 93 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Compression :	10.5:1
Valvetrain :	32 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-Aluminum block and head
Sequential Fuel Injection
Redline :	6700 RPM
Ignition system :	Coil-on-plug ignition, with extended-life dual platinum-tipped spark plugs

Transmission:
5 Automatic Hydra-Matic 5L50-E , 4 Automatic

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.45
2nd Gear :	2.21
3rd Gear :	1.60
4th Gear :	1.00
5th Gear :	0.76

Handling

Recall

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer	TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	11E009000
Summary	TI AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS, PART NUMBERS TU456 AND TU303, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AS AFTERMARKET AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MAY SEIZE, STOPPING THE FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE CREATING A STALLING CONDITION.
Consequence	A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE IN USE.
Remedy	TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP WITH A NEW OR REWORKED FUEL PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TI AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-866-867-3759 OR LOG ON TO WWW.RECALLRESPONSE.COM.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET AND REPLACEMENT FUEL PUMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY GENERAL MOTORS.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	20040401
NHTSA Campaign ID	04V525000
Summary	CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH ONE OR BOTH REAR BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINES THAT CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH OR BE AFFECTED BY HEAT FROM THE LEFT ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THE LEFT EXHAUST PIPE. THE BRAKE FLUID COULD REACH ELEVATED TEMPERATURES AND BOIL.
Consequence	IF THE BRAKE FLUID BOILS IN A REAR BRAKE LINE, THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM WOULD BE REDUCED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A BRAKE LINE LEAK AND LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. IF ENOUGH FLUID LEAKS FROM THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM SO THAT BRAKE PEDAL APPLICATION CAN NO LONGER BUILD PRESSURE TO THE REAR BRAKES. THE OPERATOR OF THE VEHICLE WILL EXPERIENCE LIMITED BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL (1) INSPECT THE LEFT ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CLIP FOR PROPER ALIGNMENT AND PLACEMENT ON THE BODY-MOUNTED STUD. IF INCORRECT, THEY WILL REPOSITION THE CLIP ON THE BRAKE LINES AND REINSTALL THE CLIP ON THE STUD; (2) THE DEALER WILL VERIFY THAT BOTH REAR BRAKE LINES HAVE THE PROPER CLEARANCE TO THE LEFT EXHAUST PIPE. THEY WILL REPOSITION THE LINES BY BENDING AS NECESSARY; (3) DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE MACHINING TAB FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING. ALSO, DEALERS ARE TO INSPECT THE BRAKE LINES FOR WEAR IN THESE RELATED AREAS AND REPAIR OR REPLACE IF THERE IS ANY SIGN OF WEAR-THROUGH ON THE NYLON OVERCOATING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 18, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2239 OR CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
Notes	GENERAL MOTORS RECALL NO. 04086.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	20050401
NHTSA Campaign ID	06V263000
Summary	ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DAYLIGHT RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL), TURN SIGNAL, AND PARKING LAMPS USE THE SAME BULB. THE BULB MAY BECOME DAMAGED FROM VIBRATION WITHIN A LOOSE FITTING SOCKET OR AIR ENTERING THE BULB DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SEAL. BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS WILL CAUSE THE BULB TO BURN OUT PREMATURELY.
Consequence	IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE DRIVER WOULD NOTICE THAT THE ARROW IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD FLASH FASTER THAN NORMAL WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL IS ACTIVATED. THE LOSS OF THE DRL AND TURN SIGNALS COULD FAIL TO WARN OTHERS OF THE DRIVER'S PRESENCE OR INTENTIONS AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SOCKET AND BULB IN BOTH LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.
Notes	GENERAL MOTORS RECALL NO. 06013.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2005 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$46,326
Avg. Home :	$297,000
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$2.24
Total Car Production :	11,946,653

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2005 Cadillac XLR? A: The 2005 Cadillac XLR has a wheelbase size of 105.70 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2005 Cadillac XLR? A: The 2005 Cadillac XLR has a length of 177.70 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2005 Cadillac XLR? A: The 2005 Cadillac XLR has a width of 72.30 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2005 Cadillac XLR have?A: The 2005 Cadillac XLR has 37.60 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2005 Cadillac XLR have?A: The 2005 Cadillac XLR has legroom of 42.60 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2005 Cadillac XLR? A: The 2005 Cadillac XLR was a Convertible Hardtop.

Q: What engine did the 2005 Cadillac XLR have? A: The engine powering the 2005 Cadillac XLR was a V 8 (4600 cc | 280.7 cu in. | 4.6 L.) with 320 BHP (235.52 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 310 Ft-Lbs (420 NM) @ 4400 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 2005 Cadillac XLR have? A: The 2005 Cadillac XLR had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic 5L50-E, 4 speed Automatic.