Cadillac XLR Horsepower & Torque (2004 - 2009): Your Comprehensive Guide

The Cadillac XLR, produced from 2004 to 2009, was a luxury roadster that served as Cadillac's flagship model, featuring a power retractable hardtop and advanced technology like radar-based adaptive cruise control and heated/cooled seats.

It debuted ahead of the C6 Corvette, sharing the GM Y platform but offering distinct engines, styling, and features.

Performance highlights include a 4.6L Northstar V8 producing 320 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque in its base configuration, paired with a 5-speed or 6-speed automatic transmission.

The high-performance XLR-V variant, introduced later, delivered 443 horsepower and 414 lb-ft of torque from a supercharged 4.4L Northstar V8, making it one of Cadillac's most powerful models of the era.

Both engines featured variable valve timing for improved efficiency and performance.

Scroll down to see detailed horsepower and torque data below.

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2009 Cadillac XLR Horsepower

The Cadillac XLR features a horsepower range of 320 hp from a 4.6L NORTHSTAR VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC SFI engine to 443 hp from a 4.4L variant of the same engine type.

Torque output varies from 310 lb-ft with the 4.6L engine to 414 lb-ft with the 4.4L engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and utilize a rear-wheel drive drivetrain layout.

2008 Cadillac XLR Horsepower

The Cadillac XLR is equipped with a 4.6L NORTHSTAR VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC SFI engine producing 320 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque, while the 4.4L variant increases output to 443 hp and 414 lb-ft of torque.

Both configurations utilize a rear-wheel drive layout and are paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission that is electronically controlled.

2007 Cadillac XLR Horsepower

The Cadillac XLR is equipped with a 4.6L NORTHSTAR DOHC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING SFI engine producing 320 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque, while the 4.4L variant in the V VSeries configuration generates 443 hp and 414 lb-ft of torque.

Both configurations utilize a rear-wheel drive layout and are paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission that is electronically controlled.

2006 Cadillac XLR Horsepower

The Cadillac XLR is equipped with a 4.6L DOHC SFI Variable Valve Timing Northstar engine producing 320 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque, while the 4.4L DOHC SFI Variable Valve Timing Northstar engine in the V VSeries variant generates 443 hp and 414 lb-ft of torque.

Both configurations utilize a rear-wheel drive layout, with the 4.6L engine paired to a 5-speed automatic transmission and the 4.4L engine connected to a 6-speed automatic transmission.

2005 Cadillac XLR Horsepower

The Cadillac XLR is equipped with a 4.6L DOHC SFI Variable Valve Timing Northstar engine, producing a consistent 320 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque.

This powertrain is paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission and features a rear-wheel drive configuration.

2004 Cadillac XLR Horsepower

The Cadillac XLR is equipped with a 4.6L DOHC SFI Variable Valve Timing Northstar engine, producing a consistent output of 320 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque.

This powertrain is paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission and features a rear-wheel drive configuration.