Standard equipment in the XLR for 2007 and 2008 includes the 4.4 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 6-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the Northstar engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the XLR.
There have been several award-winning cars from Cadillac over the years, including the Cadillac XLR of 2007. There are two trim levels to the XLR, including Base and V. The V version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2006 the popular 4.4 liter Northstar has made this a popular choice for convertible buyers nationwide.
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.