Vehicle Description
The Cadillac XLR was introduced at the 2003 North American
International Auto Show in Detroit as THE ultimate luxury American
sports roadster, and it featured every technology Cadillac had in
its arsenal of luxury at that time. Based on the C6 Corvette
chassis and produced alongside it in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the
XLR was Cadillac's halo car of the 2000s. The foundation of the XLR
was an aluminum frame with composite floors for the ultimate in
both rigidity and power to weight ratio. Under the hood went the
all-aluminum Cadillac exclusive 4.6L Northstar V-8. This engine
features dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, and
port fuel injection to produce 320hp and 310lb. ft. of torque. The
XLR features a rear mounted five speed 5L50 automatic transmission
that works in concert with electronic throttle control for the
utmost smoothness with each and every gear change. On the chassis
side, Cadillac installed Magnasteer variable effort power steering,
Stabilitrac traction and stability control, and Magnaride magnetic
ride control. These electronically variable shock absorbers
utilized a magnetically charged damping fluid to soften or stiffen
the shock absorbers based upon differing driving situations. GM was
the originator of this now proliferate technology, and it made such
an impact to performance that Ferrari (yes that expensive Italian
sports car company) leased the technology from GM for use in their
own cars. Not stopping there, Cadillac gave the XLR a fully
independent double wishbone suspension system taken right from the
Corvette including the composite transverse leaf springs. This
sports car chassis was then clothed in Cadillac's Art and Science
design language, with sharp curves and creases, HID headlights, LED
taillights, and that ultimate party trick, the folding hard top
roof. At the press of a button this ultimate luxury sports coupe
becomes the ultimate luxury roadster in 30 seconds. It truly is a
sight to behold watching the mechanisms artful movement and people
stop in their tracks to watch the action. Inside, this XLR was
spared no expense with Bvlgari designed instruments, real
eucalyptus wood accents, real aluminum trim, and French stitched
leather seating. These seats are heated and cooled, feature
two-person memory, easy entry/exit, dual position lumbar support,
and speakers built into the seats for the BOSE sound system. The
center stack houses the media center with a touch screen AM/FM/CD
stereo, satellite radio, navigation, and will even play DVD movies
when parked. The climate control unit has automatic temperature
control, and dual zones for both driver and passenger sides. This
XLR was meant for drivers, and with that in mind Cadillac installed
a standard Heads Up display that projects your speed and other
pertinent information onto the windshield, so you never have to
take your eyes off the road. Another trick technology featured on
the XLR is a radar-based cruise control that can maintain a preset
distance from other traffic and adjust your speed as necessary.
This was unheard of at the time when this car came out! As you can
plainly see, the Cadillac XLR was a real technology tour de force
and was nominated for North American Car of the Year in 2004. The
XLR you see cataloged here is finished in Crimson Pearl
basecoat/clearcoat paint with custom painted aluminum wheels and
shale interior. The paint is in excellent condition and radiates in
the sunlight. It is in excellent condition and shows just over
40,000 original miles on the odometer. The hydraulic folding top
actuators have been replaced which is a known trouble spot on these
cars. This XLR is ready to travel great distances with the top down
and the wind in your hair, while you enjoy all the beautiful sights
and smells the American countryside has to offer. Act fast and take
this ultimate luxury roadster home today! Call Brian at
352-307-1968!! Financing and transportation services are available!
FEES & TAX INFORMATION - We are a licensed dealer in the State of
Florida and adhere to all state and federal laws and regulations
concerning the sale of a used vehicle. All applicable taxes and
fees will be charged accordingly as required by the State of
Florida. A fee of $495.00 will be charged to process the vehicle.
Classic Car Quality Disclaimer: We do our best to inspect, drive
our vehicles, and note any imperfections in the advertisement and
pre-sale. However, due to the nature of classic automobiles we
cannot guarantee that every function, electrical or mechanical
etc., will work as it should. These components will need upkeep and
attention. In addition, often these vehicles can sit for periods of
time and once you begin to drive them issues can arise without
warning. Please make sure you are comfortable with this before
buying a vintage automobile. We did NOT build or restore the
vehicle. Vehicles are sold AS-IS, with all faults known/unknown and
with no implied warranty. Pre-Purchase inspections are welcome, we
describe these vehicles to the best of our knowledge.
