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| Cadillac San Antonio Top down however that number drops to a more confining 4.4 cubic feet. As fast as the 2008 Cadillac XLR is when pushed those expecting a Corvette in a threepiece suit will be disappointed. |
| Cadillac Baltimore Acceleration is certainly quick but the XLRs soft suspension tuning results in noticeable body roll during hard cornering and plenty of nosedive under heavy braking. Cadillac San Antonio. The Magnetic Ride Control shocks are standard equipment but even with their splitsecond adjustability the XLR still feels less willing to tackle the turns than the more athletic Mercedes SL. |
| Cadillac Nassau On less serpentine roads the XLR hits its stride delivering an undisturbed ride with effortless arrowstraight tracking afforded by the precise steering. At highway speeds wind buffeting is somewhat intrusive with the top down but not so much that it detracts from the XLRs otherwise enjoyable freeway ride. Cadillac Baltimore. There are no Consumer Reviews for 2008 Cadillac XLR. |
| Cadillac Minneapolis Fast stylish and full of features the 2008 Cadillac XLRV makes an interesting alternative to Europeanbrand luxury roadsters. Just be aware that many competitors are more refined and involving to drive. Cadillac Nassau. Powerful V8 headturning styling retractable hardtop convenience almost all of the vehicles features come standard. |
| Cadillac Boston Cramped cockpit for taller drivers steering lacks feedback middling interior quality unsuited to sixfigure price. Cadillac San Antonio. For 2008 the Cadillac XLRV adds a standard heated steering wheel and an option for chrome wheels. |
| Cadillac Fort Lauderdale Cadillacs efforts to reestablish itself among the worlds best automakers have met with encouraging results. Recent years have seen a return to rearwheel drive and as a result two solidperforming sport sedans a surprisingly athletic crossover SUV and the imagebuilding XLR roadster. Cadillac San Antonio. However Cadillac decided its intent to compete with the top European brands would only be clear if it built a wickedly fast version of its highest offering one with blistering performance headturning looks and maybe a sixfigure price to match. |
| Cadillac Orlando As in Cadillacs other Vseries offerings the V in 2008 Cadillac XLRV signals a generous helping of velocitybiased hardware. Cadillac San Antonio. Under the hood sits a handbuilt 4.4liter V8 thats been supercharged to the tune of 443 horsepower. |
| Cadillac Dealer Its complemented by firmer suspension tuning and upgraded brakes. Visual cues like 19inch wheels a mesh grille and quad exhaust tips clearly signal that this is no ordinary XLR. Cadillac San Antonio. For the most part the Corvettebased XLRV delivers on its performance promises. |
| Cadillac Columbus Ohio Its acceleration will leave several luxury roadsters behind and the roadsters angular shape still looks distinctive. However some aspects of the drive leave us cold such as the vague steering and handling that while impressive fails to measure up to the extraordinarily high standards of this class. We also have mixed feelings about the XLRVs interior. Cadillac San Antonio. Some materials are appropriately rich yet others seem quite average and the cockpit doesnt fit drivers of all heights. |
| Cadillac Newark, Cadillac Cleveland Ohio Competition in this class includes such accomplished roadsters as the Mercedes SLClass Porsche 911 Cabriolet and Jaguar XKR as well as the fourseat BMW M6 convertible. Cadillac San Antonio. Of these the Porsche offers the most visceral drive; the Mercedes the best combination of luxury style and performance specifically in AMG form. Cadillac Nassau. The 2008 Cadillac XLRV is an interesting domestic alternative and may even turn more heads than the other cars but if it were our 100 grand wed take the Porsche or the Benz. Cadillac Minneapolis. The 2008 Cadillac XLRV is a twoseat luxury roadster. Cadillac San Antonio. Its retractable hardtop turns the body from a closed coupe to wideopen convertible in under 30 seconds. |
