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The Godfather Roadster: An Offer We Can Refuse

Ben Wojdyla — Fri, 07 May 2010 13:00:00 EDT

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The Godfather Roadster's an event horizon of chrome, white-wall tires and bad taste so profound you cannot see the Cadillac XLR upon which it's based. It's on eBay for $50,000 and bidders have yet to hit the reserve. More »

20 Most Expensive Cars To Insure For 2009

The Auto Insider — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:15:00 EDT

A cost many forget when buying a new car is that with different cars come different insurance prices. Want to know why? We'll show you with this list of the 20 most expensive cars to insure for 2009. More »

Cadillac XLR Is Dead

Ray Wert — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:45:00 EST

In GM's announcement today of production cuts was news the Cadillac XLR would be getting the axe. A sad end to the brightest side we've ever seen of platform prostitution. [BGDailyNews via XLR-Net] More »

D3-Tuned XLR-V Cranks Out 600 HP; Brake Upgrades "Highly Recommended"

Andrew Stoy — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:40:00 EDT

Cadillac tuners D3 Research have introduced a new three-step tuning package for the XLR-V that results in a Michelinferno-inducing 600 HP in top trim. Unfortunately, that sort of output isn't available with just a few simple tweaks: A complete engine rebuild is part of the package required to extract peak performance from the 4.4-liter Northstar V8, and owners are urged to opt for the "highly recommended" brake upgrades as well. Customers not wanting to go quite so far can opt for the stage one kit providing a new air-intake system, reflashed ECU, "performance spark plugs" and a high-flow exhaust system, adding up to a still-healthy 525 HP. Of course, if you just want your base XLR to look like a D3-tuned XLR-V, you can buy body trim and emblem kits separately. Poseur. [Motor Authority] More »

2009 Cadillac XLR-V Revealed, Along With A Load Of Images

Ben Wojdyla — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:45:00 EDT

When Cadillac dropped images of its fender-vented 2009 Cadillac XLR, we knew the XLR-V shots couldn't be far behind since they already gave us specs in the last go round. Well, there it is, amidst a new raft of XLR shots, sure looks like a 2008 Cadillac XLR-V with some fender vents slapped on. We're just glad to know it gets a 443 HP Supercharged Northstar V8 and keeps that sweet folding hard top. Though we'll have to see how the richies respond to that figure knowing the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is sporting a 556 HP monster mill. More »

2009 Cadillac XLR-V

Ray Wert — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:51:00 EDT

We were the first to show you shots of the new 2009 Cadillac XLR, now we've taken a jump to ludicrous speed with the first photographic evidence of the 2009 Cadillac XLR-V. The new hotness from Cadillac is getting the same wire-mesh grille we expect from the V-Series, and what looks to be a gigantic Cadillac badge smack-dab in the center of it. And oh yes, did we mention the "supercharged" logo on the side of the new stylin' Caddy? The only question is whether that super-ed-up engine will be the 4.4-liter Northstar V8 (443 HP) or the 6.2-liter LSA V8 (550 HP). Which do you think it should get? Hit the jump for the full spy report from Brenda Priddy's spy photographer and frequent Jalopnik contributor Chris Doane.
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2009 Cadillac XLR Roadster

Ben Wojdyla — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:17:57 EDT

It's nice to see these first spy photos of the 2009 Cadillac XLR mere minutes after we just dropped the hot load of Fierenzo. Essentially the Cadillac XLR is a re-skinned Corvette. A drop-dead gorgeous skin, but still a re-skin. So what have we got on the new hotness with two doors from Caddy? Not much unfortunately. Thanks to the Chicago Tribune, we know the 2009 Cadillac XLR will go public in July, but whether that means it'll be revealed or hit showrooms is anyone's guess. Despite some camouflage, these photos from the spy shooters at KGP do show us the new XLR will get an XL-sized dose of CTSexiness with an enhanced "Art & Science" grille and what may perhaps be the same faux chrome vents affixed to the side of the rest of the Caddy lineup. Doesn't matter, we'd still take one. Especially one with the letter "V" at the end. Even more so if they bring out a ZLR-1. Full spy report from KGP below the jump. More »