This angular roadster is the inspiration for the modern Cadillac

Overview Information

The XLR is the implementation of the Evoq concept known for setting Cadillac's radical new styling direction. The production car borrows heavily from the Corvette although the price tag of 75k is about 25k more than a Corvette. The XLR is powered by a 4.6 litre, 320hp Northstar V8 and has a power activated top. A performance XLR-V model features a 400+ hp supercharged V8. Aimed at luxury imports, there is a lot of plastic in this car and many have complained of the virtually non-existent trunk.

Official Word:

The XLR roadster, Cadillac's bold entry into the elite club of luxury convertibles, adds a dash of exclusivity to its unique combination of performance, advanced technology and dramatic design. The XLR is an icon for Cadillac's ongoing renaissance, expressing the brand's resurgence in the categories of serious performance, image, luxury and technical sophistication. The XLR represents the top of the Cadillac range with two basic models: the XLR with a 320-horsepower (239 kW) 4.6L Northstar V-8...Read.