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THE CADILLAC XLR - TOP TEN FEATURES 1. Automatic retractable hardtop – Enables owners to transform XLR from a hardtop coupe to exhilarating open-air roadster in less than 30 seconds. 2. Adaptive Forward Lighting – Calculates vehicle speed and steering-wheel angle and automatically pivots headlamps up to 15 degrees outboard and five degrees inboard, enhancing illumination in the headed direction when turning. 3. Platinum Edition – XLR Platinum Edition offers all the ultra-luxury amenities of the standard XLR while adding unique appearance and content—including expanded color availability for 2008, chrome-finish grille, unique door sill plates, 18" 15-spoke wheels, exclusive leather wrapped interior with unique Olive Ash wood trim, genuine aluminum accents, Ultra Suede headliner, lower doors, seating surfaces and Burl seat piping. 4. Keyless Access and keyless ignition – To unlock XLR, the driver need only touch the pad at rear of the door. If vehicle’s remote is within about 3' of vehicle door switch, the door unlocks and unlatches automatically. After entering XLR, the driver simply pushes the ignition button on the instrument panel to start the vehicle. 5. 4.6L Northstar V8 VVT – Delivers 320 hp and 310 lb.-ft. torque for impressive performance on demand; equipped with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) and Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) so response to driver throttle input is virtually instantaneous. 6. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Heads-Up Display (HUD) – ACC uses a front mounted radar sensor to detect traffic directly ahead of the vehicle, automatically adjusting cruise control function to a preset following distance when slower traffic is detected. HUD enables drivers to view vehicle system functions without diverting their eyes from the road or their hands from the steering wheel. 7. 6-speed automatic transmission with Driver Shift Control (DSC) – Electronically controlled 6-speed automatic transmission is specifically designed to manage the high torque and horsepower output of XLR’s Northstar V8 engine. DCS enables driver to manually override automatic gear selection for clutchless manual shifting. 8. Magnetic Ride Control (MRC) – For 2008 new Gen 2 shocks enhance ride and handling. MRC reads the road up to 1000 times per second and adjusts suspension damping levels to deliver a smooth, controlled ride with excellent responsiveness and agility. 9 Goodyear EMT tires with run-flat technology – Designed to provide great stability and handling capabilities while eliminating the need for a spare tire. 10. GM performance car architecture with 50/50 front-to-rear weight distribution – Remarkable patented world-class chassis and body structure ensure outstanding ride and handling with neutral handling attitude and excellent on-road balance.
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