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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 Features
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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