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Cadillac XLR Roadster
2008 Cadillac XLR has a 320-horsepower, 4.6-liter Northstar V8 engine2008 Cadillac XLR - enlargeComplete Cadillac XLR Roadster New Car Reviews listed below
The 2008 Cadillac XLR Roadster (convertible) mid-size sports car is the Corvette of Cadillacs, literally. The car is built on the same Y-body platform as the Chevrolet Corvette and in the same plant. The XLR has a Cadillac Northstar V8 engine, while its sibling the Corvette uses the General Motors LS2, V8 power plant.
The Cadillac XLR is available in two trim levels the base XLR Roadster (MSRP $81,490), and the XLR Platinum (MSRP $86,490). This luxury roadster sports car competes with the Audi TT Convertible, BMW Z4 M, Chevrolet Corvette, Dodge Viper, Ford Mustang GT and the Lexus SC 430. The XLR is equipped with a 320-horsepower, 4.6-liter Northstar V8 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive.
Cadillac introduced the XLR concept car at the 2003 Detroit Motor Show, and it entered production in the 2004 model year. [1] It is currently assembled in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Its predecessors were the Cadillac Eldorado and Cadillac Allante.
The Cadillac XLR has front and rear stabilizer bars, double wishbone front and rear suspension, and active four-wheel independent suspension.
Exterior features of the Cadillac XLR include 18 x 8.0" polished alloy wheels, run flat tires, and a power-retractable hard top. It also has intermittent wipers, a glass rear window, and a rear defogger.
Cadillac XLR instrumentation features include an external temperature display, a trip computer, a heads-up display, and a clock. It also has a tachometer, a compass, and low fuel level warning indicator.
Seats and trim features in the Cadillac XLR include seating for two in eight-way, height-adjustable, multi-level heating, power bucket front seats with power adjustable lumbar support, leather upholstery, a leather-and-wood steering wheel and shift knob, and alloy trim on dash. It also has alloy and wood trim on doors, and alloy, leather, and wood trim on the center console.
The Cadillac XLR basic convenience features include adaptive cruise control, speed-proportional power steering, and a tilt and telescopic steering wheel with switches for the audio and cruise controls. It also has front cupholders, a remote trunk release, front door pockets, and a cargo net. Keyless ignition, a front console with storage, a universal remote transmitter, a 12V front power outlet, and retained accessory power are also standard convenience features on the Cadillac XLR.
The Cadillac XLR basic comfort features include an electrochromatic inside rear-view mirror, dual zone climate controls for driver and passenger, and interior air filtration. It also has front reading lights, dual-illuminating vanity mirrors, front floor mats, and a trunk light.
Memorized settings for the Cadillac XLR include settings for two drivers for the driver seat, exterior mirrors, and steering wheel.
Power features in the XLR include a retractable roof, two one-touch windows and mirrors, and remote door locks. It is also equipped with an exterior automatic dimming electrochromatic mirror (for driver only), and heated, reverse-tilt dual mirrors (to provide curb view when vehicle is in reverse).
Cadillac XLR entertainment and telematics features include an AM/FM in-dash six CD player stereo, nine Bose premium brand speakers, a subwoofer, and 250 watts of stereo output. It is also equipped with an element antenna, an XM satellite radio, and a radio data system. A DVD navigation system with voice activation, a hands-free phone, and OnStar with Turn-by-Turn Navigation telecommunications service are also standard on the Cadillac XLR.
The Cadillac XLR safety and security features include a four-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), stability control, front and rear ventilated disc brakes, traction control, and electronic brake-force distribution. It also has dual front side-mounted airbags (with head protection chambers), passenger airbag occupant-sensing deactivation, front seatbelt pretensioners, and child seat anchors. The XLR is also equipped with two integrated headrests, a remote anti-theft alarm system, an engine immobilizer, dusk-sensing and auto delay off headlamps, and Xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps. Other safety and security features such as tire pressure monitoring, headlamp high-pressure washers, front fog/driving lights, rear parking sensors, and an emergency interior trunk release are also standard on the Cadillac XLR.
The Platinum Edition trim level adds suede trim on doors, unique door sills and 15-spoke wheels.
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Built on a rigid rear-wheel-drive (RWD) platform also used for the racy Corvette, Cadillac's two-seat sports car wears keen body forms in the package of a luxurious hardtop coupe that drops its lid with the push of a console switch. XLR's exterior theme of chiseled lines extends into the cockpit with sculptured bucket seats covered in leather and trimwork in polished aluminum metal plus lacquered wood.
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