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

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.

[XLR-Net.com]

4:45 PM on Mon Jun 9 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
1,536 views, 20 comments

Latest by n/a: This car has gone from bad to worse. First the junky interior, then in 2006 they little silver GM emblem on the car, then in 2007 they dropped all the nice colors, blue-grey, Champagne for the base model. Now in more »

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2009 Cadillac XLR Roadster, Revealed!

There's a lot of metal getting the official reveal this morning, isn't there? After showing off the new 2009 Porsche 911 just a few minutes ago, we're now seeing the upgraded 2009 Cadillac XLR taking its first baby steps into the morning sun. The General's luxe brand's taking the Art & Science design to new, more powerful heights with this brand new Caddy-vette with an all-new front fascia, rear tail treatment and side venting. The 2009 XLR will get two different editions to choose — the "base model" 2009 XLR Platinum and the high-performance 2009 Cadillac XLR-V. The XLR Platinum is equipped with a 320 HP (239 kW) 4.6-liter Northstar V8 engine. The XLR-V, part of Cadillac's V-Series of high-performance models, is powered with a 443 HP (330 kW) 4.4-liter Supercharged Northstar V8 engine. Oh, baby, we're very happy this morning. Full press release below the jump. More »

8:25 AM on Fri Jun 6 2008
By Ray Wert
5,065 views, 42 comments

Latest by tomax: @Mad_Science: quoted for truth! Giugiaro FTW and DO THE CIEN BITCHES! although, i have to say this drop-top doesn't do it for me the way the coupe does. some things were not meant to be chopped... more »

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2009 Cadillac XLR, Now In The Nude

Last time we brought you photos of the 2009 Cadillac XLR it was hidden behind a forrest of trees. This time we've got a great shot of the new XLR roadster in the buff. The new XLR is basically a re-skinned Corvette that's set to be unveiled to the public later this year, which may explain why it's running around without any tape on. The Art & Science look is still in full effect though not quite as angry looking as the previous generation. You'll notice the new grille and restyled fog lamps immediately, which help move the design forward. Spy report below the jump.

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11:00 AM on Mon Apr 14 2008
By Matt Hardigree
7,523 views, 44 comments

Latest by ihateauditions: Will the speedometer still have a Bulgari bezel around it, to try to convince the valet that he's parking a nice car? I love sport/luxury cars, but Cadillac somehow fails despite starting with a fucking Vette. Sad. more »

2009 cadillac xlr-v

2009 Cadillac XLR-V

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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9:51 AM on Fri Mar 21 2008
By Ray Wert
9,111 views, 31 comments

Latest by Chris Doane: @GoingLikeSixty: I was referring to the guy in the XLRv that *I* shot. more »

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2009 Cadillac XLR Roadster

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.

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1:17 PM on Tue Mar 11 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
6,299 views, 13 comments

Latest by Galaxie500: What is the point of this? It should only come with the 427 to put it above the Corvette, otherwise why bother? How many do they sell in the U.A.E. anyway? more »

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Rampant Speculation On 2009 Cadillac XLR, XLR-V

The forum fan-boys always on the Inside of News on GM are speculating on the next Cadillac XLR and XLR-V today. Although GM PR folks have been a bit cagey on a replacement for the XLR luxury sports convertible, it isn't stopping the General's fan-boys from rampant speculation gleaned from forums far and wide — mostly because of Rick Popely's little XLR name-drop in the Chicago Tribune on Sunday. Rick says: More »

9:00 AM on Tue Feb 12 2008
By Ray Wert
2,890 views, 27 comments

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Cadillac XLR

Let's say you're looking for a V8-powered roadster. You're flush, but aren't entertaining the typical Germanic options. You want a crisp handler, but that well worn, peak-earning-years ass has seen better days. Getting rattled around like the last Cracker Jack in the box isn't your idea of fun. You like your gadgetry on a limited basis, don't mind a plebeian dash binnacle, but think having radar-guided cruise control might be a hoot. Run-flat tires don't pose a problem, but a cloth top does. Depreciation is a minor inconvenience, but paying full price is out of the question. You've come to the right stretch of incentivization. It's the 2007 Cadillac XLR, a car you haven't though about for at least a year, and neither has anyone else. That's why Cadillac's been offering a $7,500 rebate on the near-$80,000 car for several months. The XLR is a niche of one, a Corvette for retired gearheads. It's pricey, but maybe you don't care about that so much. [Cars.com]

2:33 PM on Wed Oct 3 2007
By Mike Spinelli
1,919 views, 29 comments

Latest by Hello_Newman: It does look really good in black, I haven't driven one, but it's less than the Mercedes at 124k from the showroom. Of course the Mercedes has more resale value, but it's more upfront. more »

come on down, shill bidders!

Bob Barker's Last Car Can Be Yours!

According to the seller, this 2007 Cadillac XLR is the very last car ever given away by Bob Barker on The Price Is Right, on the episode that aired on June 15th. Let's say you already have some other historically significant cars- say, the 1910 Gräf & Stift in which Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated- and you need to add this incredibly important vehicle to your stable. In that case, you have no choice but to get busy bidding on this 90-mile XLR... which has a starting bid price of 65 Gs (and a reserve that you'll just have to guess). Oh yeah, the car they had on the show itself was black, so you'd need to whip out the paperwork from CBS to prove to skeptics that Bob really did (sorta) give this very car away. [eBay]

5:20 PM on Wed Jul 25 2007
By Murilee Martin
2,216 views, 15 comments

Latest by Frost Face: Anyone think that lady looked like Andy Milanakis? more »

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LA Auto Show Preview: Cadillac Drops A Limited-Edition Trio Of Platinum-Covered Poop


Right before the LA Auto Show begins, Cadillac's gone and released the embargoed doors on pictures and a press release for three of their show vehicles — and guess, what — although the press release claims Caddy's "extending its luxury tradition with limited-edition versions of XLR Roadster, and STS, DTS Sedans" — in reality, it's more like they're "extending the tradition of endless variant edition chromium-covered comic books." Basically, Cadillac's trying to build off of another "variant edition" — the V-series. Only this time, they're trying to make Platinum the new "luxury" badge of the brand. The only problem I've got is — isn't Cadillac already supposed to be the "luxury" brand for the General? Full deets in the press release below the jump and photo gallery below. – Ray Wert More »

12:37 PM on Tue Nov 28 2006
By Ray Wert
1,028 views, 8 comments

Latest by KidCassady: As the wise Curtis Jackson, aka 50 Cent, once said in his magnum opus "Stunt 101": "And I don't really care if it's Platinum or white gold As long as the VS bling, look at that light show" more »

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Exclusive Ad Watch: The Cadillac XLR-V Is A Punk Rocker, Bored With Lookin' Good

I could say something cliche about how "street prophets" here on the "mean streets" of Detroit "dropped" this "world premiere" of Cadillac's newest ads, featuring some old "Caddilac style" "mighty-morphing" into the new XLR-V hotness, into our grubby little hands, whispering into my ear that it's set to debut over the weekend. But we'll save you from that type of tired and hackneyed phraseology. Let's just put it to you this way, and keep in mind it's not in my nature to be mysterious, but — I can't tell you how we got them and I certainly can't tell you why. Let it suffice for me to say this — any ad featuring a soundtrack with "Punk Rocker" by the Teddy Bears and some Iggy Pop thrown in for fun, is probably gonna be a-ok-go in our books. The 60 second spot's above — the 30 second's after the jump. – Ray Wert
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5:00 PM on Fri Oct 27 2006
By Ray Wert
4,142 views, 37 comments

Latest by drewheyman: I thought the latest caddy commerical is the one with The Jam? and the teddy bears, in general, are pretty good. cobrastyle, featuring a bit of the kid rock "diggy diggy" vocal riff is fun too. more »

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Art and Science Indeed: Cadillac Does Xbox 360

Cadillac announced today it would offer a free, promotional content pack for Project Gotham Racing 3 on Xbox 360. The package includes all the accoutrements needed to race Caddy's three high-performance V-Series models: the 400hp CTS-V, 469hp STS-V and 443hp XLR-V. What's more, gamers who can finish in the top 100 in any of the models on the virtual N rburgring Full F1 Circuit can gain "Cadillac Elite" status, which will probably entitle them to certain privelages (prizes, downloads and some such) at some undetermined point in the future. No word on the existance of any hidden vid-game easter eggs or, say, cheat codes for a 1964 Coupe deVille or 1979 8/6/4-powered Seville. Well? More »

11:33 AM on Mon May 22 2006
By Mike Spinelli
353 views, 3 comments

Latest by Downtown Joe: Beware of anyone who can drive the Cadillac Sixteen in PGR3. more »

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Between the Lines: Automobile on the Cadillac XLR-V

You may not believe this, but my mother always told me to be polite. I just never saw the point. Honest, yes, absolutely. But polite is so boring. Being snide, flip and nasty is so much more entertaining. (Why should drag queens have all the fun?) I guess that s the biggest problem with US automotive buff books: they re perfectly polite and deadly dull. This failing is easiest to see when magazines like Automobile review a real stinker like the new Cadillac XLR-V. How do you tear a substandard car a new asshole while, at the same time, kissing its ass? Over to you Mr. Johnson More »

2:00 PM on Thu Feb 9 2006
By Mike Spinelli
212 views, 3 comments

Latest by sebrock: I totally agree with you Admiral, Let's put a 400hp LS6 into a $50,000 car and let's put a crappier engine into the $100,000 car. C'mon there is no reason this thing should not have the LS7 with a less more »

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New Cadillac XLR-V to Get Six-Figure Price Tag

The six-figure Cadillac is nigh, and it could be a coup for the perceived-value set. Caddy is pricing its tuner XLR-V at a cool $100,000 when it goes on sale later this year, just so everyone who really wanted a Mercedes SL55 AMG, but had to pay junior's junior college bill first, could have a consolation prize. Still, with disappointing sales of the XLR being blamed on "ramp up," we wonder whether the performance enhancements alone (zero to sixty in five seconds?) are enough to bring in sales at that level. More »

4:29 PM on Wed Oct 5 2005
By Mike Spinelli
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Frankfurt to Host European Debut of Performance Cadillacs

Cadillac's new STS-V and XLR-V screamers will begin testing their factory-tuned mettle against Europe's finest highway stars, when the Northstar-powered, SAE-certified 469hp STS-V and 443hp XLR-V roadster go on sale on the old continent next year. Cadillac's angularly proportioned AMG-fighters, products of the new company's Art & Science design language, will premiere at the Cadillac booth in Frankfurt next month, ahead of a European sales launch in early 2006. Whether Caddy's new vision for itself translates into a palatable world brand remains to be seen, but at least they won't embarass themselves in the left lane. More »

9:30 AM on Tue Aug 23 2005
By Mike Spinelli
97 views