32k-Mile 2006 Cadillac XLR-V

Description

The story of Cadillac’s 443-horsepower, retractable-hardtop “luxury Corvette” began in 2004. The Northstar V8-powered Cadillac XLR debuted that year as the brand’s flagship two-seat convertible. Based on the C6 Corvette’s rear-wheel drive chassis and wearing scalpel-sharp body lines, it was the purest application of Cadillac’s “Art & Science” design language. And the XLR’s low, sleek profile got even sleeker with a touch of the console-mounted roof control button.

And in 2006, Cadillac raised the bar with the high-performance XLR-V, which supercharged that 4.4L V8 for 414 lb-ft of torque, and paired it with a six-speed automatic transmission with manual control. The XLR-V’s chassis was also upgraded with GM’s excellent Magnetic Ride Control, as well as 13” cross-drilled disc brakes.

Visually, the XLR-V was breathtaking: its V-Series wire mesh grille and lower fascia complemented the more aggressive hood and 19” wheels, and subtle V-Series fender and decklid badges were also added. And inside, occupants were greeted by a premium leather-wrapped interior featuring suede-insert buckets and wood and aluminum accents — with a V-Series instrument cluster the only clue as to the XLR-V’s potential. Car and Driver concluded, “The engine…punching out 443 horsepower at 6400 rpm, is enough to propel this 3,840-pound convertible to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds and through the quarter mile in 13 seconds flat.”

Just 299 XLR-Vs were finished in Light Platinum for 2006, including this example. It wears a Shale interior, and has only traveled about 32,300 miles since new.

This 2006 Cadillac XLR-V is now offered by the selling dealer with owner's manuals, a clean CARFAX vehicle history report, and a clean Pennsylvania title.

Highlights

• Offered from Collectible Classics

• One of 1,147 XLR-Vs built in 2006

• Shows approximately 32,300 miles

• 4.4L supercharged Northstar V8 engine rated at 443 hp and 414 lb-ft of torque

• 6-speed 6L80 automatic transmission with Driver Shift Control

• Finished in (67U) Light Platinum with Shale interior and power-retractable hardtop

• Magnetic Ride Control-enhanced performance suspension

• Clean CARFAX vehicle history report

Factory Equipment

• 19” wheels wearing 235/45 front, 255/40 rear tires

• 13.4” front, 13.0” rear brake rotors with dual-piston front calipers

• Stability Control, Traction Control, and Speed-Sensitive Steering

• Dual-outlet performance exhaust with active valves

• Keyless entry and push button start

• Heated and cooled, 8-way power seats with lumbar support

• 160-mph speedometer, 7,000-rpm tachometer, and oil pressure, coolant temperature, voltage, and fuel level gauges

• Bose stereo with voice recognition, XM satellite, and DVD navigation

• Heated steering wheel

• Adaptive HID headlights

Documentation

• Clean CARFAX vehicle history report

Known Imperfections

• Scuff and indentation on driver side inner door panel

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX history report places this 2006 Cadillac XLR-V in Florida, Ohio, Virginia, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania.

Included Items

• Key fobs

• Owner’s manuals

• License plate bracket