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2014 Cadillac ELR - Road Test Specs
2014 Cadillac ELR Coupe
(0-cyl. Hybrid 1-speed Direct Drive)Vehicle
| Year Make Model | 2014 Cadillac ELR 2dr Coupe (gas-electric hybrid DD) |
| Vehicle Type | FWD 2dr 4-passenger coupe |
| Base MSRP | $75,995 |
| Options on test vehicle | Radiant Silver Metallic, Adaptive Cruise Control ($1,995 -- includes full-speed range-adaptive cruise control), Luxury Package, ($1,695 --- includes 20-by-8.5-inchultra-bright machined aluminum wheels with Midnight Silver premium painted pockets; IntelliBeam headlamps; side blind-zone alert; rear cross-traffic alert) |
| As-tested MSRP | $79,685 |
| Assembly location | Detroit, Michigan |
| North American parts content (%) | 45 |
Drivetrain
| Configuration | Transverse, front-mounted twin electric motors combined with gasoline engine, front-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Naturally aspirated, port-injected inline-4, gasoline with auto stop-start |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1,398/85 |
| Block/head material | Iron/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable intake and exhaust-valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.5 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 84 @ 4,800 |
| Fuel type | Electricity and 91-octane premium (required) |
| Hybrid type | Series-parallel, plug-in |
| Electric motor rating (kW) | 117 (battery only); 135 (with generator boost) |
| Combined horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 217 |
| Combined torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 295 |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion |
| Battery capacity, rated (kW-hr) | 16.5 |
| Charge time (hours @ 110v/220v) | 16 @ 110V / 5.5 @ 220V |
| Plug-in driving range, mfr. claim (mi.) | 37 |
| Transmission type | Planetary gearset CVT with direct drive and blended modes |
Chassis
| Suspension, front | Independent, HiPer strut modified MacPherson struts, coil springs, computer-controlled two-mode variable dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Semi-independent twist beam-axle with Watts link, coil springs, computer-controlled 2-mode variable dampers |
| Steering type | Electric-assist, speed-proportional rack-and-pinion steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 15.4 |
| Tire make and model | Bridgestone Potenza RE97AS |
| Tire type | Low rolling resistance all-season front and rear |
| Tire size | P245/40R20 95H M+S |
| Wheel size | 20-by-8.5 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Cast aluminum |
| Brakes, front | 12.6-inch ventilated cast-iron discs with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 11.5-inch solid cast-iron discs with single-piston sliding calipers |
Track Test Results
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 3.7 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 5.5 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 8.0 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 11.5 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 16.0 @ 89.2 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 7.6 |
| 0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 3.6 |
| 0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 5.8 |
| 0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 8.8 |
| 0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 13.0 |
| 1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph) | 16.5 @ 85.0 |
| 0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 8.4 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 29 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 116 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 65.4 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON | 65.9 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.82 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON | 0.82 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 38.0 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 67.1 (EV mode = 64.1) |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 64.4 (EV mode = 63.7) |
Test Driver Ratings & Comments
| Acceleration comments | There are several different modes you can fiddle with in this car, but most of them make little difference. We started with a full electric charge for the first runs. The very first run was in Normal with ESC and TC on. Turning off ESC/TC and switching to Sport mode made...pretty much zero difference. Power braking (overlapping throttle and brake) also does nothing to improve times. What did make a difference was putting the ELR into "Hold" mode, which brings the gasoline engine into play, and this was good for a 0.8-second improvement. Later, after we ran the car fully out of electric juice, we ran some more acceleration runs and our best run here was within 0.01-second to 60 mph, although quarter-mile times and trap speeds were ever-so-slightly better when the car had some battery power left. There's little technique nor driving skill needed to launch this car, because even with traction control turned off it never even came close to chirping the tires. |
| Braking comments | The ELR proves why panic-braking tests are good for showing a car's instrumented stopping distance, and whether it exhibits pedal fade or not, but tells you little about how the car is out on the road in normal conditions. Because out on the road the ELR shows the wonky, hard-to-modulate hybrid braking characteristics we've always despised, making it hard to judge exactly how much pedal pressure you need to come to a smooth stop. Yet in our panic stops the pedal was firm, had a normal amount of travel and the car had well-controlled nosedive. We noticed a minor amount of side-to-side squirm due to the relatively low-grip tires. But the pedal remained consistent throughout. The first stop was the shortest at 116 feet. The third and fifth stops were the longest at 121 feet, while the sixth and final stop was 119 feet. |
| Handling comments | Slalom: The ELR actually does pretty well through the slalom, almost as sporty as it looks. What's interesting here is how eager it is to oversteer (swing the tail out): wasn't really expecting that. The key to a good time is to keep the aggressiveness of your turns to a minimum, because quick, hard turns bring the tail out, which then causes the stability control system to get in the game. Temper your aggression and the stability system will stay fairly hands-off. The steering is pretty quick and offers some semblance of feel, certainly more than we remember in the Chevy Volt. Skid pad: Grip level from these tires is only OK. In this lower-speed setting the ELR shows nowhere near the sporty characteristics it exhibited in the slalom. For the most part it's a constant battle to keep the front tires from sliding across the pavement. Changes in throttle have some effect, but not much. When left on, the stability control system cuts throttle and adds brakes, but not to the point that you can just keep the throttle pinned all the way around the circle. We could not beat the stability system's lateral g figure with all systems switched off. We had to settle for a tie. |
Testing Conditions
| Test date | 6/3/2014 |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 82 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 21.62 |
| Barometric pressure (in. Hg) | 28.6 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 3.0, head |
| Odometer (mi.) | 2,798 |
| Fuel used for test | 91-octane gasoline |
| As-tested tire pressures, f/r (psi) | 35/35 |
Fuel Consumption
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 82 |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 41.3 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 9.3 |
| Driving range (mi.) | 44.3 |
Audio and Advanced Technology
| Stereo description | 10-speaker Bose sound system with satellite radio, Bluetooth audio, an auxiliary audio jack and an iPod interface |
| iPod/digital media compatibility | Standard iPod via USB jack or auxiliary audio jack |
| Satellite radio | Standard |
| Hard-drive music storage capacity (Gb) | Standard |
| Bluetooth phone connectivity | Standard |
| Navigation system | Standard hard drive with traffic |
| Telematics (OnStar, etc.) | Standard |
| Smart entry/Start | Standard ignition doors/trunk/hatch |
| Parking aids | Standard parking sonar front and rear back-up camera, optional rear cross-traffic detection |
| Blind-spot detection | Optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | Optional |
| Lane-departure monitoring | Optional departure warning |
| Collision warning/avoidance | Optional |
| Driver coaching display | Standard |
Dimensions & Capacities
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 4,050 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 4,036 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 61.4/38.6 |
| Length (in.) | 186.0 |
| Width (in.) | 72.7 |
| Height (in.) | 55.9 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 106.1 |
| Track, front (in.) | 62.1 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 62.4 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 38.4 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 42.2 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 33.6 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 36.9 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 34.7 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 55.2 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 49.9 |
| Seating capacity | 4 |
| Trunk volume (cu-ft) | 10.5 |
Warranty
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 6 years/70,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Roadside assistance | 6 years/70,000 miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Hybrid/battery | 8 years/100,000 miles |
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