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2014 Cadillac ELR Specifications

Overview
Model: 2014 Cadillac ELR
Body style / driveline: front-wheel-drive, two-door coupe extended-range electric vehicle
Construction: single body-frame-integral (unibody) with front and rear crumple zones; galvanized steel front fenders; roof, door panels; aluminum hood; one-piece bodyside outer panel; thermal plastic olefin (TPO) bumper fascias
EPA vehicle class: compact car
Manufacturing location: Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly, Hamtramck, Mich.
Battery manufacturing location: Brownstown Township, Mich.

Battery system
Type:
rechargeable energy storage system comprising multiple linked modules
Size/case:
5.5-foot-long T-shaped; glass-filled polyester structural composite with aluminum thermal radiation shield and steel tray
Mass (lb / kg):
435 / 198
Battery chemistry:
lithium-ion
Thermal system:
liquid active thermal control
Cells:
288 prismatic
Combined electric/extended driving range (miles / km):
345 / 555 (pending EPA certification)
Warranty:
eight years / 100,000 miles
ten years / 150,000 miles (CARB states)
Energy:
16.5-kWh
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Onboard gas-powered electric generator
Type:
1.4L DOHC I-4
Displacement (cu in / cc):
85.3 / 1398
Bore & stroke (in / mm):
2.89 x 3.25 / 73.4 x 82.6
Block material:
cast iron
Cylinder head material:
cast aluminum
Valvetrain:
overhead camshafts; four valves per cylinder, continuously variable intake and exhaust cam phaser
Ignition system:
Individual coil-on-plug – cassette type
Fuel delivery:
sequential multi-port fuel injectors with electronic throttle control
Compression ratio:
10.5:1
Output (kW / hp @ rpm):
63 / 84 @ 4800
Max engine speed (rpm):
4800
Emissions controls:
close-coupled catalytic converters; 58x ignition system; returnless fuel rail; fast light-off O2 sensor
Fuel type:
premium required
GM-estimated fuel economy:
33 combined
82 MPGe (EV mode)
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Electric drive
Type:
electric, two-wheel, front-drive
Motors (two):
157 -181 hp / 117-135 kW max drive power; 55 kW generating power
Transaxle:
electric drive system
Power (kW):
162 (total system power)
Torque: (lb-ft / Nm):
295 / 400
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Charging times
120 V (travel charger):
12.5 - 18 hours (depending on charge level and outside temperature, actual charge times may vary)
240 V (charging station):
about 5 hours (depending on outside temperature, actual charge times may vary)
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Performance
0-60 mph:
7.8 sec. – range extending mode
8.8 sec. EV mode
Top speed (mph):
106
EV range (combined city/hwy):
37 miles / 60 km
EV / Extended range:
More than 345 miles / 555 km (pending EPA certification), including EV on fully charged battery and full tank of fuel (est.)
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Chassis /Suspension
Front:
HiPer Strut with continuously variable real-time damping and driver-selectable modes, specially tuned coil springs with side load compensation, direct-acting hollow stabilizer bar, hydraulic ride bushings
Rear:
specially adapted compound crank with Watts link; double-walled, U-shaped profile at the rear; specifically tuned coil springs, hydraulic bushings; shocks with continuously variable real-time damping and driver-selectable modes
Chassis control:
four-channel ABS; all-speed traction control; StabiliTrak
Steering type:
rack-mounted electric power steering with ZF steering gear
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:
2.5
Turning circle, curb-to-curb
(ft / m):
38.4 / 11.7
Steering ratio:
15.36
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Brakes
Type:
power four-wheel disc with ABS; electro-hydraulic; fully regenerative to maximize energy capture; dynamic rear brake proportioning
Brake rotor diameter front
(in / mm):
12.6 / 321; vented, single 60mm front / rear piston w/ steel body caliper
Brake rotor diameter rear (in / mm):
11.5 / 292; solid; steel body caliper with single 38mm piston
Total swept area (sq cm):
front: 523
rear: 325
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Wheels / Tires
Wheel size and type:
20 x 8.5-inch cast aluminum
Tires:
245/40R20 all-season
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Dimensions - Exterior
Wheelbase (in / mm):
106.1 / 2695
Overall length (in / mm):
186 / 4724
Overall width (in / mm):
72.7 / 1847
Track width front (in / mm):
62.1 / 1578
Track width rear (in / mm):
62.4 / 1585
Height (in / mm):
55.9 / 1420
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Dimensions - Interior
Seating capacity (front / rear):
2 / 2
Headroom (in / mm):
front: 36.9 / 938
rear: 34.7 / 882
Shoulder room (in / mm):
front: 55.2 / 1403
rear: 49.9 / 1268
Hip room (in / mm):
front: 52.9 / 1344
rear: 48.6 / 1234
Legroom (in / mm):
front: 42.2 / 1071
rear: 33.6 / 853
Cargo volume (cu ft / L):
10.5 / 297 (est.)
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Capacities
Curb weight (lb / kg);
4050 / 1837
Generator cooling (qt / L):
7.7 / 7.3
Battery pack cooling (qt / L):
6.2 / 5.8
Power electronics cooling (qt / L):
3 / 2.8
Fuel tank (gal / L):
9.3 / 35.2
Engine oil w/ filter (qt / L):
3.7 / 3.5
Drive unit fluid (qt / L):

8.93 / 8.45