While it was never a sales monster, the Corvette-based Cadillac XLR
has started to catch the eye of collectors and enthusiasts
everywhere. The low-slung, wedge shape has stood the test of time,
continuing to emit a sophisticated sportiness like nothing else
we've ever seen, thanks in part to its two-seat retractable hardtop
configuration. This particular 2005 Cadillac XLR, decked out in
striking Shale Metallic, has just 30,495 miles on its odometer and
is ready for a new owner to jump behind the wheel and enjoy the
thrill of luxurious open-air driving.
Step inside, and you'll find an original Beige-colored leather
interior offset by contrasting woodgrain trim on the center
console, door armrests, and steering wheel. Imbued with the epitome
of luxury of its day, this XLR gets heated power bucket seats,
power locks, power windows, power mirrors, cruise control, air
conditioning, a trick heads-up display, and an upgraded Pioneer
AM/FM/AUX/Bluetooth double DIN touchscreen. An analog tach and
speedometer sit just ahead of the three-spoke steering wheel
featuring thumb controls and its Cadillac crest emblem.
Under that steeply raked hood, we find Cadillac's unique 4.6-liter
dual overhead cam, 32-valve Northstar V-8 engine. This engine
features variable valve timing and produces 320 horsepower and 310
pound-feet of torque in stock form. That impressive power is routed
through a five-speed automatic transmission before being sent to
the 2.93-rear-end gear ratio, which allows for comfortable cruising
at any speed.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Retractable Hardtop
• 30,495 Actual Miles
• 4.6 Liter Northstar V8
• OE Leather Interior
• Heated Power Seats
• Power Locks
• Power Mirrors
• Power Windows
• Navigation
• AC
• Cruise
• Heads Up Display
• Power Steering
• Four Wheel Power Disc Brakes
• Owner's Manual
This 2005 Cadillac XLR rides on a factory front- and
rear-independent suspension that makes light work of uneven
pavement. Eighteen-inch, seven-spoke wheels shod in low-profile
rubber work in conjunction with a set of four-wheel power disc
brakes to allow you to carve up canyon roads or lazily make your
way down the interstate in style. So, while GM may not have sold as
many of these future classics as it had hoped, that rarity,
combined with a unique package of high-end luxury and performance
capabilities, makes this XLR the perfect car to add to your
collection. Don't wait, call today!
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