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Clearly influenced by the styling the Mercedes-Benz SLK, the new Cadillac XLR shares the squared off look of other recent Cadillacs. It doesn't look bad at all, although the headlamps look as if they have been squeezed to fit alongside the wide grille. The performance puts it up in the supercar class.
Top speed is limited to 155 mph, and it can get to 60 mph in about 5.7 seconds - that's slightly quicker than the Jaguar XK, thanks to the larger engine. Other competitors include the Mercedes-Benz SL and Porsche 911.
Looks can be deceiving. The car is wide and low, and looks big. In fact, it is quite compact, just 177.5 inches long and 72.2 inches wide. The car looks pretty good, particularly from the side. And you get a very practical SLK-lookalike opening roof. I guess most convertibles will be 'metal' convertibles soon, and the rag tops will disappear - maybe not on all supercars. To save weight, the roof of the XLR is aluminum and magnesium.
Good power output
Also, the XLR has quite a lot of power: 326 bhp at 6,500 rpm and 312 lb ft (423 Nm)at 4,400 rpm from GM's Northstar 4.6 liter V-8, which could work a bit harder - 350-360 bhp, which would not be difficult to get from this engine, would make things more interesting.
As it is, it is enough to give the car quite a shove, and as the Northstar has an aluminum block and head with dohc and four valves per cylinder, it revs well. Variable valve timing improves the spread of power, too.
The engine is coupled to a rear mounted five-speed automatic transmission - 5 speeds put it at a disadvantage against the European supercars which mostly have six-speed automatics, but it is designed to give sporty shifts. Because the box is rear-mounted and the engine is fairly well back, front/rear weight distribution is 50/50.
New frame concept
Based on GM's new platform for sporty cars shared with the Corvette, the XLR has a fairly light frame of hydro-formed steel tubes. Hydroforming changes the shape quite dramatically, putting in bends, changing the section to a rectangle and so on, making a lightweight frame. The passenger compartment is aluminum, and the body panels are composite plastics. This is a structure that can compete with many a supercar.
This is a fairly light structure, and despite the high level of equipment, the car weighs a healthy 3,643 lb (1,654 kg) which is just 130 lb more than the new lightweight Jaguar XK, and of course quite a bit more than the Corvette which has a lower spec but bigger engine.
Double wishbone suspension
Suspension is the familiar Corvette design of double wishbones front and rear with transverse leaf springs. The result is a simple, lightweight system that gives more roll stiffness - resistance to roll - than coil springs. Also, the spring rate is progressive, so it irons out big bumps in the road almost as easily as little ones. There is also a front anti-roll bar.
To save weight, the double wishbones front and rear are aluminum; of course, the composite leaf springs are light, too. Leaf springs of this type - just one leaf - are actually quite advanced technology as they don't locate the wheels, and involve some clever manufacturing techniques.
The dampers are the new continuously variable electro-magnetic type, and the steering is speed sensitive, so you get more assistance at low speed.
As this is a Cadillac, it comes with a high specification. For Europe, navigation, and heated/cooled seats are standard as are adaptive speed control and a head-up display. The interior, with its wood, leather and aluminum trim is quite pleasant
On the road
Built in the same plant and to the same concept as the Corvette, the Cadillac XLR is best thought of a softened up Corvette intended for those who want a better ride.
Visibility is good thanks to slim pillars in the opening roof, and the almost flat hood. Like the Corvette both the instruments and driving position are good. There is also a head-up display which shows only the speed and which gear you're in, and you don't seem able to switch off. Pity. I did not find it useful.
The steering is not bad at all, and the XLR turns in well, as you'd expect with that weight distribution, but once you start pressing, you start to feel a little understeer coming in, which is not a bad thing for the market this is aimed at - more the luxury sports car that the hard charging supercar driver. But the car does not corner as fast as you could with more neutral steering.
The automatic is good. In D, the performance is not bad at all, and the kick-down is quite aggressive. There's also a manual mode. Push the lever across to the left, and then nudge it forward for up, and back for down. This works extremely well, and actually is a manual. I mean, some of these actually shift up when you hit peak revs. Not this one; it just lets you stay there till you're ready.
Overall, the Cadillac XLR is a good addition to the ranks of sporty two-seater luxury cars, but not up to the standard of the Jaguar XK nor the Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Others to consider include the more powerful and sportier Corvette and Viper SRT-10.
John Hartley is editor of http://www.fast-autos.com, an online magazine devoted to fast cars and supercars, where you can read the latest articles about fast cars. He has written from many of the world's top auto magazines, and has written many books about cars and the auto industry, including 'Suspension and Steering Q&A' and 'The Electronics Revolution in the Motor Industry'.
Mercedes-benz Hits the Runway
The Mercedes-Benz fashion week took-off last March 18 and was a completed successfully last March 22, 2007 at the Smashbox Studios in Culver City in Southern California. The said show was one of the industry’s major showcases for the year.
The show featured some of the world’s best fashion trend setters and gurus as well as some of the industry’s freshest talents. The runway was filled with clothes designed by the likes of Juan Carlos Obando, Sue Wong, Voom by Joy Han, Dina Bar-el, the collections of BEBE, Charlotte Solnicki, Ed Hardy, Tart, Joseph Domingo, Alvin Valley, Grail, Rami Kashou, The Monarch Collection, Samora, Anthony Franco, Christian Audigier, the Thrive, Ologo Tissew, Kevan Hall, Literature Noir, AJ Jeans by Anand Jon and other more exciting names.
The show had a couple of venues like the Lightbox, the Main Tent and the Stage One. The five-day event was held from 1 in the afternoon until 8 in the evening. Also in attendance were some of Hollywood’s stars like American Idol judge Paula Abdul.
The spotlight however was not focused on the dazzling models and their beautiful outfits but on the new line from European carmaker Mercedes-Benz, which took the show by storm with its ultra-sexy and super hot Mercedes-Benz CLS63.
The newest addition to Mercedes-Benz’s lineup of luxurious cars, the CLS63 can pack a lot of torque while delivering the same style and comfort that Mercedes-Benz is known for. The vehicle carries with it a hand-assembled 6.3I 507-horsepower and a V-8 powerplant. This high-class automobile will surely be a hit not only with the race car and sport car junkies but also with the superstars and the trendy, this race-bred derivation which still has the legendary three-edged star on it’s the prominent 3-rib Mercedes grille is coupled with slick contours, chiseled front apron, side sills and subtle rear lip spoiler and a revolutionary 4-door.
Also included in the Mercedes-Benz 2007 Line-up are the brand’s Executive Line, Sport Line and the Rugged Line.
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Dwyane Thomas is a part time cook and full-time auto-enthusiast. This 31-year old Civil and Environmental graduate is a consultant at one of the engineering firms in Pennsylvania.
mercedes w124 Hood/grille upgrade?
hey folks I have a 92 300e custom headlights grille etc, but i wanted to change to the 94/5 e320 hood or even an S500, how much front modification would it need, and how much would it cost me?
I have a new car weirdo i just want to sport this one out. and beamers suck i'd rather get an audi.
to mao thanks, i had a 93 600SEL i love it but god those things eat gas like no tomorrow so that guy ha been in the garage since gas hit 3.75 for regular, the guy who did this one modified the straight 6 to where it gets more gas mileage i don't know wtf he did but it was a complete engine overhaul but the grille he made is ugly to me. and since i was told that the 94/95 w124 hoods can match older models i have been curious.
You can check with PerformanceProducts4Benz.com and
check out their Sport Grills for your E-class. The grill lists
for $199. Installing a newer model hood and grill would
not be an easy fit and expensive. I suggest checking with
a local body shop for estimates of cost. If you really want
an S-class, buy one. It's a whole different car!
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