Cadillac XLR Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2003–2009) — First Generation
The Cadillac XLR arrived as a luxury roadster with a folding hardtop, pairing open-air driving with the comfort and technology expected from a grand tourer rather than a stripped-down sports car.
Every Cadillac XLR engine here is a gasoline V8 driving the rear wheels through an automatic transmission, a classic grand touring drivetrain. The 4.6 AT emphasises smooth, effortless torque for cruising, while the 4.4 AT adds supercharged urgency without changing the relaxed powertrain character.