An Evolutionary Model: The 2008 XLR Revisited
As time has gone by several things can be said about the Cadillac XLR series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their car. The 8-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.
The XLR Platinum is equipped with a General Motors 4.6 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The Northstar engine is mated to a General Motors 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Cadillac.
The fuel system for the 2008 XLR is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.00 gallons.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The XLR has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses leaf front springs and leaf in the rear.
105.70 of wheelbase allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers. It sits a comfortable 50.40 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The dimensions of the XLR Platinum are 177.70 inches long by 72.30 inches wide.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $80,650 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $75,408. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
The 2008 XLR gets 24 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 in the city. This is exceptional for a convertible car.
The vehicle is available in Alpine White, Alpine White with Body Color Hard Top, Black Raven, Black Raven with Body Color Hard Top, Crystal Red, Crystal Red with Body Color Hard Top, Elektra Blue, Elektra Blue with Body Color Hard Top, Goldstream, Goldstream with Body Color Hard Top, Light Platinum, and Light Platinum with Body Color Hard Top.
The standard warranty period for the XLR is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.
There are several reasons why the Cadillac XLR Platinum sold well in 2008. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Cadillac, specifically a XLR.
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