April 15, 2015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2016 ELR Advances with More Power,
Technology
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Cadillac
100 Renaissance Ctr
Detroit, MI 48265
+00 313.665.7252 Office
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Revised electric drive system increases power and torque by
more than 25 percent
Enhanced handling, steering and braking
OnStar with 4G LTE and standard built-in Wi-Fi hotspot
DETROIT – Cadillac today announced the ELR electrified luxury coupe
will offer a host of upgrades for the 2016 model year, including boosts in
acceleration, driving performance and connectivity.
Major product upgrades include a more than 25 percent boost in power
and torque, faster acceleration that improves 0-60 mph by 1.5 seconds,
higher top speed, retuned chassis and steering for better handling, more
responsive brakes and a new Performance equipment package.
“ELR’s combination of leading technology with stunningly attractive
design is unlike any other coupe in the luxury segment,” said Cadillac
President Johan de Nysschen. "The upgraded ELR offers enhanced
driving performance for buyers seeking uncompromising luxury and
exquisite craftsmanship with electrification technology. It is unique in
the luxury category, in that it completely eliminates conventional
concerns over driving range, which has been the Achilles’ heel of other
competitors in the luxury segment.”
Distinguished by a new grille and Cadillac’s new crest, the 2016 ELR,
which features the first application of extended-range electric vehicle
technology by a full-line luxury automotive brand, will start at $58,495
net pricing after U.S. federal tax credits.
The 2016 ELR’s steering and suspension upgrades include:
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Revised calibration of the HiPer Strut front suspension
Increased front spring rates and a stiffer rear axle
Stiffer bushings for the front lower control arms, cradle mounts
and Watts link in the rear suspension, for more precise control
with no loss of ride quality
Revised calibrations for the Continuous Damping Control system
Front Damper Rebound Spring added
New steering calibration tuned to complement the revised chassis
and suspension systems
Revised brake hardware and system calibration for improved
application feel.
A new optional Performance Package elevates the ELR’s driving
experience further with greater handling and braking capability – and a
more direct, linear feel for the driver. The ELR Performance Package
includes:
 New 20-inch summer-only performance tires – mounted on new
sport wheels – that improve lateral grip by nearly 10 percent
 Front Brembo four-piston brake calipers (with the Cadillac
script), with 13.6-inch-diameter vented front rotors and 12.4-inch
vented rear rotors that improve 60-to-0 mph stopping distance by
nearly 12 percent
 Specific calibrations for the Continuous Damping Control and
electric power steering systems
 Sport steering wheel with a thicker rim for a sportier feel.
ELR propulsion and drive technology
All 2016 ELRs contain software upgrades to the battery system
improving power and acceleration, with EV range growing on the base
model.
Additionally, the 2016 ELR has a modified Sport mode that enables the
propulsion system to combine engine and electric motor power to take
the ELR from 0-60 in 6.4 seconds, a 1.5 second improvement from the
current model.
ELR continues to offer Regen on Demand, recipient of Green Car
Journal’s 2014 Green Car Technology Award. Slightly enhanced for the
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2016 model to improve deceleration, Regen on Demand allows the driver
to temporarily regenerate energy from the ELR’s momentum into
electricity and store in the battery pack for later use.
Regen on Demand supports a more engaging driving experience by
slowing the vehicle when entering a turn to better position it on the exit,
much like downshifting with a manual transmission. Regen on Demand
is engaged via steering-wheel paddles adapted from traditional
performance cars.
The ELR offers a full driving range of up to 330 miles (530 km),
combining pure electric driving and an efficient, range-extending 1.4L
gasoline-powered engine-generator. It’s a combination that means most
daily commutes will require zero gasoline with zero tailpipe emissions.
Longer trips are free from electric-vehicle range anxiety because the
ELR’s technology enables the long-distance travel similar to vehicles
powered only by gasoline.
The T-shaped battery pack is located along the centerline of the vehicle,
between the front and rear wheels for optimal weight distribution. The
5.5-foot-long (1.6 m), 435-pound (198 kg) pack supplies energy to an
advanced electric drive unit capable of 373 lb-ft of instant torque (506
Nm) to propel the vehicle.
Using only the energy stored in the battery, the ELR will deliver an
estimated range of about 39 miles (60 km) of pure electric driving,
depending on terrain, driving techniques and temperature. The optional
Performance Package reduces EV range by about four miles as a result of
the enhanced grip of the 20-inch summer-only tires.
ELR’s battery can be charged using either a 120- or 240-volt charger. The
vehicle can be completely recharged in about five hours using 240V
charging, depending on the outside temperature.
The ELR’s battery is covered by an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty or
10 years/150,000 miles in states following Air Resource Board
guidelines.
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Personal technology
The 2016 ELR will be one of the industry’s most-connected vehicles, with
new and enhanced features designed to extend technologies woven into
nearly every facet of customers’ lives.
OnStar with 4G LTE and standard built-in Wi-Fi hotspot provides a
mobile hub for drivers and passengers to stay connected. The hotspot is
on whenever the vehicle is on and comes with a three-month/threegigabyte data trial, whichever comes first.
4G LTE is the most current and fastest mobile data network and the WiFi hotspot supports up to seven connected devices.
ELR drivers and passengers can also recharge their enabled phones
wirelessly with a new magnetic inductive charge spot on the instrument
panel. There is no need to plug the phone in for charging, leaving the
ELR’s USB ports free for other devices.
Interior luxury and technology
For 2016, the Driver Assistance active safety systems, optional on the
current ELR, are standard and include side blind zone alert, rear cross
traffic alert and Intellibeam headlamps. Lane change alert and a new
vehicle security system are also standard. Adaptive cruise control is
available.
Additional interior features include:
 Cut-and-sew interior
 Available Semi-Aniline full leather seating
 Sueded microfiber headliner and supporting trim
 Eight-inch configurable instrument and driver information
displays, offering four configurations ranging from elegantly
simple to technologically detailed information
 Three USB ports
 Power-assist covered storage/cup holder in the center console
 Fold-down rear seatbacks to accommodate longer items such as
skis and golf clubs
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Editors’ note: Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price excludes tax, title,
license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Includes dealer freight charges and
option package discounts.
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CONTACT:
David Caldwell
Cadillac Communications
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david.caldwell@cadillac.com
2016 CADILLAC ELR SPECIFICATIONS
Overview
Model:
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:
subcompact car
Manufacturing location:
Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly, Hamtramck, Mich.
Battery manufacturing location:
Brownstown Township, Mich.
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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):
432.5 / 196.6
Battery chemistry:
lithium-ion
Thermal system:
liquid active thermal control
Cells:
288 prismatic
Combined electric/extended
330 / 530 (without Performance Package)
driving range (miles / km):
Warranty:
eight years / 100,000 miles
10 years / 150,000 miles (Air Resource Board states)
Energy:
17.1-kWh
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 preliminary estimated fuel
31 combined (gas)
economy:
85 MPGe (EV mode)
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Electric Drive
Type:
electric, two-wheel, front-drive
Motors (two):
160 kW in tour (EV) mode; 174 kW Sport mode max drive
power; 55 kW generating power
Transaxle:
electric drive system
Power (kW):
174/233 (total system power)
Torque: (lb-ft / Nm):
373/506
Charging Times
120 V (travel charger):
13 – 18.5 hours (depending on charge level and outside
temperature)
240 V (charging station):
about five hours (depending on outside temperature)
Performance
0-60 mph:
6.4 sec. – Sport mode (approx.)
Top speed (mph):
106 (all modes)/ 130 (Sport and Hold modes with
Performance Package
EV range (combined city / hwy):
39 miles / 63 km
EV / Extended range:
330 miles / 530 km (EV on fully charged battery and full tank
of fuel – without Performance Package)
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; doublewalled, U-shaped profile at the rear; specifically tuned coil
springs, hydraulic bushings; shocks with continuously
Chassis control:
Steering type:
Steering wheel turns, lock-tolock:
Turning circle, curb-to-curb
(ft / m):
Steering ratio:
variable real-time damping and driver-selectable modes
four-channel ABS; all-speed traction control; StabiliTrak
rack-mounted electric power steering with ZF steering gear
2.5
38.4 / 11.7
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
12.6 / 321; vented, with one-piston calipers (standard)
(in / mm):
13.6/345; vented, with four-piston calipers (Performance
Package)
Brake rotor diameter rear
11.5 / 292; solid; with single-piston calipers (standard)
(in / mm):
12.4/315; vented; with single-piston calipers (Performance
Package)
Total swept area (sq cm):
front: 523 (standard) / 352 (Performance Package)
rear: 325 (standard) / 336 (Performance Package)
Wheels / Tires
Wheel size and type:
20 x 8.5-inch cast aluminum
Tires:
245/40R20 all-season (standard – NA only)
245/40ZR20 XL summer performance (Performance
Package)
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
Interior
Seating capacity (front / rear):
2/2
EPA passenger volume
83.4 / 2361
(cu ft / L):
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
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rear: 48.6 / 1234
Legroom (in / mm):
front: 42.2 / 1071
rear: 33.6 / 853
Cargo volume (cu ft / L):
10.5 / 297 (est.)
Capacities
Curb weight (lb / kg);
4065 / 1844
Generator cooling (qt / L):
7.7 / 7.3
Battery pack cooling (qt / L):
6.4 / 6.0
Power electronics cooling
3 / 2.8
(qt / L):
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
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