Sunday, March 28, 2010

Cadillac XLR

In the spring of 2003 the new coupe 'roadster' the Cadillac XLR has started manufacturing in Kentucky (United States).

2003 Cadillac XLR

2003 Cadillac XLR
Cadillac XLR

Its name is XLR (Luxury Roadster X-series) and, like the Mercedes SL and Lexus SC 430, this two-seater model has a metal roof that hides under the boot and has been developed by specialists of the company German Car Top Systems (also responsible for the design of the roof Targa Porsche or Mercedes SLK and SL).

2003 Cadillac XLR
Cadillac XLR

By an electrohydraulic mechanism, and in a few seconds, the image of the Cadillac XLR coupe turns into convertible.

2003 Cadillac XLR
Cadillac XLR

The Cadillac XLR is based on the lines of the Cadillac Evoq, the "concept car" that introduced the brand in the American Hall Detroit 1999.

2003 Cadillac XLR
Cadillac XLR

The prototype assembled a 4.2 Northstar V8 supercharged engine that develops an output of 410 hp, while the Cadillac XLR bear the same 4.6 V8 Northstar engine aspirated 305 hp currently used by Cadillac Eldorado and Seville STS.

2003 Cadillac XLR
Cadillac XLR

Regarding the prototype, the street car has also increased slightly in length, to reach 4.5 meters. The change will be automatic, with five-speed sequential control and traction to the rear wheels (the other using the Cadillac Northstar engine with front wheel drive).

2003 Cadillac XLR
Cadillac XLR

The Cadillac XLR lead series tires Michelin PAX System, which allows movement at a speed of up to 80 km / h while the pressure to have lost a puncture.

2003 Cadillac XLR
Cadillac XLR

The first units of the Cadillac XLR will be delivered in August 2003 and will be a limited edition of 101 units, called "Neiman Marcus (the Cadillac XLR is offered in the 2003 catalog of luxury retail chain that is published every American Christmas).

Cadillac XLR

This model will have purple metallic, chrome rims, interior with white leather upholstery and wood inserts and comprehensive facilities including seats with electric adjustment, audio equipment and browser with color display, multifunction controls on the steering wheel and automatic climate control among other things. Its price in the catalog is $ 85,000 (around 87,600 euros).

Cadillac XLR

A note of "luxury" in the equipment of the Cadillac XLR is that the indicators of the instrumentation and remote control for opening and closing doors and trunk are signed by the prestigious Italian jewelry "Bvlgari".

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