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The Cadillac XLR is a front-engine, rear-drive, two-passenger roadster manufactured and marketed by Cadillac from 2003 to 2009 across a single generation. The XLR was noted for its power retractable hardtop, Bulgari designed interior instruments, head-up display, adaptive suspension, rear-mounted transmission and near 50/50 front-to-rear weight distribution. As Cadillac's flagship model, the XLR was introduced at the 2003 North American International Auto Show and began production with model year 2004.
Sharing the GM Y platform and manufactured alongside the Chevrolet Corvette in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the two cars also share hydroformed perimeter frame and composite bodywork construction. However, each had unique exterior and interior styling, suspension settings and engine. The XLR was the first production Cadillac with radar-based adaptive cruise control and the first to offer both heated and cooled seats.
The XLR was nominated for the North American Car of the Year award for 2004.
For 2006, an adaptive forward lighting system, a first-time application on a Cadillac, improves night driving vision. The system automatically adjusts headlamp direction up to 15 degrees. Vehicle speed and steering wheel angle input determine how fast and how far to turn the headlamps.
4.6-liter Northstar V-8 engine
380 horsepower
6-speed automatic transmission
105.7-inch wheelbase
Sold 3,203 in America
2004 Base price $75,385 by 2009 base was $86,215
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