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April 3, 2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/cadillac_xlr_2007

  Eric Peters
EditorEric Peters

 

 

Cadillac’s sporty two-seat retractable hardtop roadster is based on the Chevrolet Corvette, but is defined by its own sharp-edged styling and exclusive 4.6-liter, 320-horsepower Northstar V-8 engine. For 2007, the XLR is updated with a new ultra luxury Platinum model, a Passion Red special-edition model, standard six-speed automatic transmission, updated OnStar system with turn-by-turn navigation assistance and a redesigned key fob. The Platinum model is equipped with Liquid Amethyst or Raven Black exterior paint; chrome grille; 18-inch, 15-spoke polished wheels; Platinum exterior badging; unique doorsill plates; and special wood and metal accents in the interior. The Passion Red special edition package includes a chrome grille, 18-inch chrome wheels and numbered sill plate. Only 200 of these will be built this year. Performance enthusiasts can choose the high-performance XLR-V — which packs a 469-horsepower supercharged 4.4-liter dual-overhead-cam Northstar V-8 engine and can reach 60 mph in less than five seconds. GM’s StabiliTrak stability control, Magnasteer power steering and Magnetic Ride Control are standard on all versions of the XLR.

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    Cadillac’s sporty two-seat retractable hardtop roadster is based on the Chevrolet Corvette, but is defined by its own sharp-edged styling and exclusive 4.6-liter, 320-horsepower Northstar V-8 engine. For 2007, the XLR is updated with a new ultra luxury Platinum model, a Passion Red special-edition model, standard six-speed automatic transmission, updated OnStar system with turn-by-turn navigation assistance and a redesigned key fob. The Platinum model is equipped with Liquid Amethyst or Raven Black exterior paint; chrome grille; 18-inch, 15-spoke polished wheels; Platinum exterior badging; unique doorsill plates; and special wood and metal accents in the interior. The Passion Red special edition package includes a chrome grille, 18-inch chrome wheels and numbered sill plate. Only 200 of these will be built this year. Performance enthusiasts can choose the high-performance XLR-V — which packs a 469-horsepower supercharged 4.4-liter dual-overhead-cam Northstar V-8 engine and can reach 60 mph in less than five seconds. GM’s StabiliTrak stability control, Magnasteer power steering and Magnetic Ride Control are standard on all versions of the XLR. More on the Cadillac XLR-V Cadillac’s sporty two-seat retractable hardtop roadster is based on the Chevrolet Corvette , but is defined by its own sharp-edged styling and exclusive 4.6-liter, 320-horsepower Northstar V-8 engine. For 2007, the XLR is updated with a new ultra luxury Platinum model, a Passion Red ...