Cadillac XLR 0–60 Times
The Cadillac XLR 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 5 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Cadillac XLR is the 2004 Cadillac XLR Roadster, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.20 seconds at 101.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Cadillac XLR is the 2004 Cadillac XLR Roadster, which took 6.5 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.80 seconds at 97.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
Out of all the Cadillac XLR tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.00 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.33 seconds at 100.26 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.8sec
2004 Roadster
Average 0–60
6.00sec
Across 5 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.33sec
@ 100.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
6.5sec
2004 Roadster
Across 5 verified runs, the Cadillac XLR ranges from 5.8 to 6.5 seconds 0–60, with a 6.00-second average.
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Cadillac XLR 0–60 times by model year
5 tests · 1 year
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2004
Cadillac XLR · 5 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.00
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.33
sec
Recorded Tests
5
#01
2004 Cadillac XLR Roadster
5.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.20s
¼ mi @ 101.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 101.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.6L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 23 H / 17 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Roadster
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 5
#02
2004 Cadillac XLR Roadster
5.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.10s
¼ mi @ 101.9 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 101.9 mph
- Engine
- 4.6L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 23 H / 17.6 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Roadster
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 5
#03
2004 Cadillac XLR Roadster
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.40s
¼ mi @ 100.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.90 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 100.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.6L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 23 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Roadster
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 5
#04
2004 Cadillac XLR Roadster
6.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.15s
¼ mi @ 101.4 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.15 sec
- Trap Speed
- 101.4 mph
- Engine
- 4.6L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 23 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Roadster
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 5
#05
2004 Cadillac XLR Roadster
6.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.80s
¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 97.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.6L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 23 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Roadster
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 5
How we verify Cadillac XLR performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Cadillac XLR trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Cadillac XLR 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Recorded run
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Cadillac XLR performance FAQs
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The quickest Cadillac XLR on record is the 2004 Cadillac XLR Roadster, which runs 0–60 mph in 5.8 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.20 seconds at 101.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Cadillac XLR is the 2004 Cadillac XLR Roadster, which takes 6.5 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 14.80 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 5 verified runs, a Cadillac XLR reaches 60 mph in 6.00 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.33 seconds at roughly 100.3 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Cadillac XLR can do, not a single marketing claim.
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