2008
CADILLAC XLR
The two-seat XLR roadster with retractable
hardtop roof comes with all of the
luxury features you'd expect, including
18-inch alloy wheels with run-flat
tires, adaptive xenon HID headlights,
heated leather seats with plenty
of power adjustments, dual-zone
automatic climate control, keyless
startup, a head-up display, a navigation
system and a Bose audio system with
satellite radio and a CD changer.
There are also a couple special
variants, the Passion Red Limited
Edition XLR and the Platinum Edition
XLR, that feature unique exterior
paint and other minor trim enhancements.
A refined, muscular 4.6-liter V8
powers the XLR with Hydra-Matic
6-speed automatic transmission and
320 horsepower for 0-60-mph sprints
under 6 seconds -- and hushed and
effortless high-speed crusing. Antilock
disc brakes are standard safety
items, as are run-flat tires, a
tire-pressure monitor, stability
control, head/torso side-impact
airbags and rear parking sensors.
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XLR
STYLING AND TECHNOLOGY
Inside, the Cadillac XLR boasts an
upscale cabin complete with rich eucalyptus
wood trim and aluminum accents in
addition to super comfortable leather
seating. State-of-the-art technologies
abound: HUD head-up display shows
vital information such as speed, fuel
level and audio status on the windshield,
adaptive cruise control automatically
maintains a preset distance between
the XLR and the car in front, and
a large touchscreen mounted high in
the center stack helps keep the dash
free of numerous single-use buttons.
The use of lightweight components
like aluminum suspension pieces and
composite body panels keeps the Cadillac
XLR a nimble luxury two-seater. In
addition, the standard Magnetic Ride
Control adaptive suspension system
automatically firms up or softens
the suspension based on driving conditions,
ensuring smooth and responsive maneuvers.
The combination of bold, angular styling
outside and distinctive eucalyptus-wood
cockpit accents gives the XLR a sophisticated
presence.
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