Vehicle Description
On the shortlist of modern cars that instantly became a classic is
this 2006 Cadillac XLR-V. Low production numbers, hardtop
convertible body, and a supercharged V8 come together under
America's most prestigious continuous marque. So if you missed your
opportunity at it the first time, this low mileage example is the
next best thing.
This was the debut model year for the ultra-hot V version of the
XLR, and so this really helped launch a legend. Equal parts Caddy
luxury and Corvette performance, the XLR-V was the ultimate
expression of a modern American exotic machine. This one is truly
setting its sights on the Mercedes SL AMG crowd with a
great-looking hardtop profile that looks like a sleek coupe with
the roof in place. And with the touch of a button, the hardtop
disappears to create a wedge profile that you could swear was
always meant to be a roadster. This example has averaged less than
1,900 miles annually, and so it shows the right signs of a
responsibly driven pleasure cruiser. The Light Tarnished Silver
Metallic is believed to be the factory application, and it
continues to have the radiance you want to show off the
sharply-creased body lines. The bright mesh grille and bold quad
exhaust tips properly announce a sporty V model. Plus, we love how
the wheels were upgraded to a Corvette Z06-style design with a
Cadillac level of flair - it basically tells the whole XLR-V story
in one high-polished alloy!
The luxury and performance image continues inside. It starts with a
terrific set of bucket seats. Cadillac was really thinking about
its customers because details like the suede fabric inserts mean
never having to think about hopping in while wearing shorts. These
dual buckets are power-adjustable to make sure they strike the
perfect balance between all-day comfort and keeping you secure
during spirited driving. As the top-of-the-line Cadillac, this came
with all the best features, including real wood trim, keyless
entry/ignition, power windows, power locks, power steering, dual
front airbags, side airbags, cruise control, and a head-up display.
The infotainment system controls everything from a sat nav to the
AM/FM/CD/XM Bose premium stereo w/Bluetooth. All your essential
controls are at your fingertips right on the leather-wrapped
steering wheel. Best of all, the dual-zone automatic A/C climate
control means you and your passenger can dial in the ideal
individual temperature.
While all of those features make this a great luxury car, it's
what's under the hood that makes it an instant classic. The XLR-V
used Cadillac's special Northstar DOHC V8 engine displacing
4.4-liters, and on top is a supercharger that turns this into a 443
hp big power machine. In fact, this was more powerful than the
standard C6 Corvette on sale in '06, and so the luxury Caddy can
easily beat its benchmark relative to 60 mph. This is a
well-maintained modern classic, and so it still gives the silky
smooth performance around town that you love from a true Cadillac.
But the moment you want to hit the open road, the six-speed
automatic grabs a lower gear, the supercharger instantly comes to
life, and the dual exhaust gives a mighty roar. Plus, the Magnetic
Ride Control suspension is the same system used by Ferrari, and it
adapts to your aggressive nature. When combined with the drilled
four-wheel disc brake package w/ABS, this is truly the Cadillac of
sports cars.
A first-year example of the XLR-V is the kind of car where the
admiration grows even more with time. So it's great to find a
two-owner example that we're told has never even seen rain. The
sale even comes with the original wheels. So you know this instant
classic will be leaving here quickly. Call today!!!
