Generation 1

Cadillac XLR Open body

03.2003 - 06.2009 · United States

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Cadillac XLR, Generation 1, USA market. This overview covers 3 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (03.2003 - 06.2009). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Seats: 2
Engine codes: GM Northstar LC3, GM Northstar LH2
Engine displacement, cc: 4371–4565
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic 5, Automatic 6
Wheelbase, mm: 2685
Ground clearance, mm: 168
Fuel: Petrol AI-95

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3 versions

4.6 L, 320 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Northstar LH2 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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4.6 AT XLR	03.2003 - 06.2006

4.4 L, 443 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Northstar LC3 · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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4.4 AT XLR-V	03.2005 - 06.2009

4.6 L, 320 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

GM Northstar LH2 · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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4.6 AT XLR	07.2006 - 06.2009

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