Cadillac XLR
It is a two-seat convertible with folding hard roof of 4.51 m. In other words, measured almost the same as a Mercedes-Benz SL (4.53 m) and more than a Porsche Boxster (4.33 m).
In this car there are two versions, XLR and XLR-V, its prices are € 92,175 and 96,675 respectively € (price sheet and the two versions).
The XLR has a naturally aspirated engine of 4.6 litre V8 engine capacity and power of 325 hp (with other Cadillac cars, as the SRX and STS) with an automatic change of five marches and command sequence.
The XLR-V carries a 4.4 litre V8 engine compressor volume giving 450 hp and a power transmission six marches and command sequence.
Apart from power, the XLR-V variant differs from the less powerful because it has wheels 19 “, larger brakes (the same as the 6.0 Corvette V8) and stabilizing bars less flexible.
The aspect of the XLR-V has ebony wood (on the steering wheel, trimmed in the doors and the center console) and aluminum details. Outside, also differs from the less potent for some details, such as wheels, four exhaust outlets with polished finish, the front grilles and bumpers of the anagram “Supercharged” in different parts of the body.
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Cadillac XLR
Both versions have tires like “run flat” (which can shoot without pressure at low speed for a certain number of kilometers) and a suspension of variable hardness through a magnetically controlled fluid (the oil viscosity of the fluid in the dampers varies when applies a magnetic field).
The name is an acronym for XLR ( ‘X-series Luxury Roadster). It is manufactured in Kentucky (USA). The roof has developed what the German firm Car Top Systems.