The restyled XLR V is equipped with a 4.4-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The Northstar engine is mated to a General Motors six-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2005 version.
The 2009 Cadillac XLR V was introduced to compete in the convertible market. The V is a member of a series of two trim levels for the XLR which include V and Platinum. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Cadillac. There is strong competition from vehicles from Honda.
The Cadillac XLR is a 2-door car available at your Cadillac dealer. The XLR came in three configurations: Platinum, Base, and V. The V configuration is powered by the 4.4-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 24 highway miles and 15 city. The XLR competes in the Convertible market segment, in direct competition with Hyundai.
One of the staples of the Convertible segment is the Cadillac XLR. In the previous model year debuted a brand new version of the XLR with three versions: Platinum, Base, and V. Sales for the XLR, especially the XLR Base, were brisk during 2008 and 2009. The improved vehicle quality and the modern styling were responsible for the boost in sales.