The 2008 XLR and XLR-V remain Cadillac's high-end performance cars. Introduced in 2005 and using the Corvette as a point of inspiration, the XLR offers style and performance with generous amounts of leather and wood trim. It also has a softer suspension setup than many two-seaters with more than 300 horsepower, which makes it much easier to live with day in and out than many of its rivals.
The XLR is equipped with a 320-horsepower 4.8L V8 and a six-speed automatic transmission. It features four-wheel traction control and GM's magnetic ride control, a system that, through magnetic-reactive fluid, allows the suspension firmness to be adjusted multiple times a second.
The standard features list is extensive, as one might expect from the Cadillac nameplate. The XLR rides on 18-inch polished aluminum wheels and has LED taillights and steering-reactive HID headlights. The interior is furnished with eight-way power leather heated and cooled front seats. A tire pressure monitor, keyless access, and dual-zone climate control are also standard. As well, a heads-up display that indicates speed, gear position, audio player information, and fuel level on the inside of the windshield is standard. The XLR also includes such helpful electronic aides as ultrasonic rear parking assist and adaptive cruise control.
A Platinum Edition is available on the XLR, and it includes a unique liquid amethyst paint, chrome grille, leather interior trim, and an Ultra Suede headliner for $5,825
The XLR-V is the ultra-high performance variant of the XLR. The engine becomes a 4.4L V8 with an Eaton-Roots supercharger that makes 443 horsepower, and it teams up with a six-speed automatic transmission with driver shift control. The magnetic ride control settings are firmer and the suspension gets tweaked with larger stabilizer bars and stiffer bushings for more precise handling. The XLR-V also adopts larger brakes, and bigger wheels and tires. The result is race car performance with Cadillac comfort. A navigation system is standard.
Headlamps, steerable adaptive forward lighting system, bi-functional High-Intensity Discharge (HID) with headlamp washers and Twilight Sentinel
Fog lamps, front, integral
Tail lamps, LED illumination
Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable and driver-side auto-dimming with memory, manual-folding
Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted
Wipers, front intermittent, RainSense
ENTERTAINMENT
Audio system with navigation, AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and DVD-based navigation, digital clock, Radio Data System (RDS), TheftLock, weather band, 6.5" LCD color display touch-screen, voice recognition and Bose premium 9-speaker system
XM Satellite Radio. With a wide variety of programming, XM has something to excite any driver. Whether you want to be entertained or informed, to laugh, think, or sing, XM has the perfect channel for you - coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. 3 trial months - no obligation. (Available in the 48 contiguous United States. Required $12.95 monthly subscription sold separately after 3 trial months. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscription subject to customer agreement. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com.)
Antenna, integral
INTERIOR
Seats, front bucket with leather seating surfaces 8-way power driver and passenger seat adjusters, adjustable upper and lower lumbar control, easy exit seat position, cooled and heated seat cushions and seatbacks and integrated audio system
Console, floor with ashtray, cigar lighter, auxiliary power outlet, 2 cup holders, coin holder and accessible storage compartments in console and between seat backs
Floor mats, carpeted
Steering column, power tilt and telescopic
Steering wheel, heated, leather-wrapped with wood trim
Head-Up Display, with digital readouts for vehicle speed, selected gear, Adaptive Cruise Control indicator, audio system information, high-beam indicator, fuel level and 5 language capability (English, French, German, Italian and Spanish)
Rear Parking Assist, Ultrasonic with rearview LED display and audible warning
Tire Pressure Monitor System
Windows, power with driver and passenger Express-Down/Up
Windows, integrated automatic indexing seal system
Door locks, power programmable with lockout protection
Keyless Access, with 2 remote transmitters that enable automatic door unlock and open by touching door switch
Trunk release, power push button open and close
Universal Home Remote, includes garage door opener, 3-channel programmable
Driver Information Center with 20 character display that includes Tire Pressure Monitor and 5 language capability (English, French, German, Italian and Spanish)
Memory Personalization, recalls 2 driver "presets" for power driver seat, outside mirrors with parallel park assist, steering column, climate control, audio system and Driver Information Center
Adaptive cruise control, sophisticated radar transceiver automatically adjusts speed to maintain preset following distance with telltale in Head-Up display
Fuel filler door release, power
Theft-deterrent system, audible
Climate control, dual-zone automatic with individual climate settings for driver and front passenger
Defogger, rear-window electric with front and side window outlets for the driver and right-front passenger
Air filtration system, with pollen filter
Glovebox, passenger-side, lockable, illuminated
Accents, interior, aluminum on center console, left-hand and right-hand door armrests and door switch bezels, center air outlet, climate control, audio system and steering wheel
Map pockets, door storage
Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming with OnStar controls
Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors
Lighting, interior with illuminated entry and exit feature, courtesy lights and entrance lights in base of door
Cargo net, trunk
SAFETY
Traction control, all-speed, electronic
StabiliTrak, 4-channel electronic vehicle stability enhancement system
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc
Daytime Running Lamps
OnStar, 1-year of Directions & Connections plan. Includes the innovative easy to use Turn-by-Turn Navigation services which provide voice-guided directions (where available). Also includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands-Free Calling, AccidentAssist, Remote Horn and Lights, Information and Convenience Services, and Driving Directions (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance and Remote Door Unlock success varies with conditions. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Turn-By-Turn Navigation requires ABS and is not available in certain areas. Visit onstar.com or call 1-888-466-7827 for system limitations and details.)
Air bags, dual-stage frontal and side-impact, driver and right-front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (side-impact air bags include head and thorax protection) (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your childs age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicles Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)
Safety belts, 3-point, driver and right-front passenger with pretensioners and child restraint provisions
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