Alfa Romeo 8C (2008 – 2010) vs Cadillac XLR V-Series (2008 – 2009): specs compared
Both offer around 450 hp at most. The Alfa Romeo 8C is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.4 s against 4.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 290 km/h against 249 km/h. The Cadillac XLR V-Series uses less fuel, from 14.7 L/100 km against 15.8 L/100 km. The Alfa Romeo 8C is the lighter car, from 1,585 kg against 1,730 kg. At 4,514 mm, the Cadillac XLR V-Series is 132 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo 8C.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
8C
2008 – 2010
|
Cadillac
XLR V-Series
2008 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | United States |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2010 | 2008 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 450 hp | 449 hp |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 561 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.4 s | 4.9 s |
| Top speed | 290 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 15.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,382 mm | 4,514 mm |
| Width | 1,895 mm | 1,836 mm |
| Height | 1,341 mm | 1,280 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,596 mm | 2,685 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,585 kg | 1,730 kg |
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