Rooted in the dramatically styled Evoq concept car unveiled at the 1999 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the Cadillac XLR heralded a resurgent, performance-minded Cadillac Division. The most radical and certainly the best- performing Cadillac since the celebrated 1967 Eldorado, the XLR immediately made a bold statement with design language emphasizing aggressive, angular bodylines. Starting with an all-new, performance-oriented chassis design, Cadillac engineers added the comfort and refinement of a luxury coupe. The light, strong and rigid XLR chassis was also the basis for the C6 Corvette and provided valuable data for its development. Powered by the 4.6L/320 HP Northstar V-8 mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission, the XLR continues to deliver breathtaking performance. In July 2003, Road & Track magazine testers reported sprints from zero to 60 MPH in just 5.6 seconds and quarter-mile times of 14.0 seconds, with top speed an electronically limited 155 MPH. With an ideal 50/50 weight distribution and communicative steering, the XLR remains a true dual-purpose roadster, capable of taming the road with exceptional poise. Technical innovations abound, including Magnetic Ride Control, ABS brakes and both stability and traction control systems. An excellent offering showing just 13,436 miles, this 2005 Cadillac XLR features a striking Crimson Pearl Metallic exterior finish, handsomely complemented by hand-painted, custom, white and blue pinstriping and a Shale leather interior enhanced by Eucalyptus wood trim and a wood and leather- wrapped steering wheel with auxiliary controls. Features and amenities are numerous, as expected, including keyless access, pushbutton starting, heated and cooled eight-way power seats, a Bose AM/FM stereo with 6-disc CD changer, Navigation and voice recognition, dual-zone climate control, adaptive cruise control and power windows, locks and mirrors. Driving dynamics are impressive with magnetic ride control and 4-wheel independent suspension, speed-sensitive power steering and 4-wheel power disc brakes. Polished alloy wheels and gray brake calipers provide additional curb appeal, and Michelin HX MXM4 tires provide road contact. In addition to a car cover, this choice 2005 Cadillac XLR is accompanied by an owner’s manual, window sticker and service records since new, making for an impressive total offering.
