Model history:

The XLR was the name given by the American company Cadillac to a roadster built from the beginning of 2003 to spring 2009 - it was to be the top model ("halo car") for the Cadillac brand. In terms of appearance, the Cadillac XLV is reminiscent of the similar Mercedes-Benz SL of the R230 series and its predecessor, the R 129 - no wonder, since General Motors was targeting Mercedes-Benz SL customers with the XLR. The top model of the series was the XLR-V, which had a 4.4-liter supercharged V8 engine with an output of 449 hp.

sprint from zero to 100 Cadillac gave with the XLR-V with 4.7 seconds.

General information about the vehicle:

Now in this auction a Cadillac XLR-V from the year of manufacture 2006 is offered to the auction. First delivered was the folding roof Roadster intended in the USA, according to salesman data had the car only 2 owners in possession. An exact history can unfortunately no longer be traced, however, the mileage of the car according to the current owner is approximately verifiable. This Cadillac XLR-V is already registered and ready to drive, the last completed general inspection shows a validity until July 2024.

Exterior color/paint/body:

Design-technically the XLR-V presents itself very sharp-edged as well as aerodynamically drawn. The body of the Cadillac is kept in classic black - repainting was only done in the area of the bumpers. Due to the age and use of this roadster, the seller states that there are light wear marks as well as scratches on the exterior, but all of them are not serious. The condition of the exterior can be assessed very well in the meaningful series of pictures - therefore we refer to the photos at this point. A new windshield (2,700 €) as well as a new rear camera were installed not too long ago. The seller can completely exclude an accident.

Exterior Rims/Brakes/Chassis:

235/45

front axle and 255/45 tires on the rear axle are mounted on black 19-inch Cadillac multi-spoke rims

current owner certifies the brakes 70-90% of their new condition, in the area of the chassis recently came the shock absorbers at the front axle new.

Interior:

Bi-Color leather can be taken from the interior of the Cadillac XLR-V: The seat centers of the SItze, which are lined with rich leather, are black and the side bolsters are white. For a more detailed overview of the car's interior and its state of preservation, we refer to the telling picture gallery. The roadster's folding roof can be opened and closed without any problems - a mounted wind deflector ensures that there is no too much turbulence in the car's interior. As equipment is installed in this Cadillac XLR-V just about everything that is luxurious and expensive. According to the seller's statements, a new radio was installed only recently.

Mile

The analog displays in the Cadillac roadster's instrument cluster show a sporty look: a mileage of 128,800 kilometers can be read on the digital display

current owner lets mention that the total mileage of the XLR-V is verifiable and all electrical helpers in the interior work without any problems.

Engine

The heart of the XLR-V is a modified V8 of the "Northstar engine family" - this supercharged V8 made entirely of light alloy has a displacement of 4.3 liters and produces just under 450 hp. A 6-speed automatic called the "Hydra-Matic 6L80" transmits the engine's power to the rear axle. A transmission flush with new filters was done recently, and a final service took place in June 2022.

Underbody:

The seller states the condition of the underbody of this Cadillac roadster as rust-free and unwelded.

A striking appearance, a rich interior, and the V8 supercharged engine are the strengths of a Cadillac XLR-V, along with the ability to transform the car from coupe to convertible in seconds. Due to the various investments in this XLR-V on offer here, the car impresses with a very good technical condition. This car is interesting for roadster enthusiasts who appreciate a sharp design and a rich V8 in the nose.