2006 Cadillac XLR Retractable Hardtop

At the push of a single button,

in less than 30 seconds, one can transform this coupe...

into a convertible.  Amazing!

The XLR is a retractable-hardtop, a luxury roadster with a performance-oriented chassis and structure.  It has an all-new 4.6-liter Northstar V-8 that develops 320 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 310 pounds-feet of torque at 4,400 rpm.

According to Cadillac this produces a "harmonious blend of technologies and materials meant to add pleasure, not complexity, to the driving experience." Technical features include a heads-up display, radar-operated adaptive cruise control and General Motors' StabiliTrak electronic stability system and adaptive forward lighting, which improves nighttime illumination.  

Magnetic Ride Control provides magnetic-fluid-based real-time damping. Keyless Access with push-button start permits true no-key operation. The engine will not start unless the remote fob is in the car and the driver is depressing the brake pedal. 

The roadster's weight distribution is virtually 50/50, helped by the rear-mounted transmission. Cadillac says the XLR's steel hydroformed frame rails couple with an aluminum cockpit structure and balsa-cored composite flooring to provide "rigidity without bulk." Run-flat tires eliminate the need for a spare tire.  Built on a 105.7-inch wheelbase, the XLR is 177.7 inches long overall. Made of aluminum and magnesium, the top structure features composite exterior panels, a heated glass back window and glass rear-quarter windows. The interior features eucalyptus wood and aluminum accents.

The seatbacks and cushions are heated and cooled. The DVD/ navigation/entertainment system has a 7-inch screen in the upper center console, but the entertainment system operates only when the gear selector is in Park.  A nine-speaker Bose audio system includes an in-dash six-CD changer. XM Satellite Radio and GM's OnStar communication system are standard. Trunk capacity is 11.6 cubic feet with the top up, but space dips to 4.4 cubic feet when the roof is retracted.

Wood treatment on the center console has been revised, and XM Satellite Radio with a hidden antenna is standard.

The five-speed-automatic transmission incorporates Driver Shift Control. Side-impact airbags are installed in the seats. The seat belts have powered pretensioners. Four-channel all-disc antilock brakes, traction control and a stability system are standard.  Acceleration for passing is close to stunning, and the XLR is also quick from a standstill, helped by prompt transmission responses. Ride comfort beats most sports cars by a mile, and steering is tight and impressively precise.

Our stock # 12493 is sale priced at $44,970.00.  We welcome trades and can arrange shipping anywhere.  Call Ames, Peter or Harry toll free at 866.689.1973 today.