1-of-392 Supercharged 2008 Cadillac XLR-V

Description

The Northstar-powered Cadillac XLR entered the market in 2004 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 production application of Cadillac’s “Art and Science” design language. And the XLR’s low, sleek profile got even sleeker with the touch of a button, which prompted its power-folding hardtop to drop.

And in 2006, Cadillac raised the bar with the high-performance XLR-V, which offered 443 horsepower courtesy of a supercharged Northstar V8 that was paired with a six-speed automatic with manual control. And GM’s excellent Magnetic Ride Control worked with high-performance brakes and performance tires for dynamic handling. In short, the XLR-V was a luxury Corvette.

It was also visually breathtaking, with large wheels complementing a V-Series wire mesh grille and lower fascia, a more aggressive hood, and V-Series fender and decklid badges. 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 performance potential.

This rare 2008 Cadillac XLR-V looks striking in black, wears uplevel chrome alloy wheels, and is ready to pamper its next owner with neck-snapping luxury.

Highlights 

• One of only 392 2008 XLR-Vs built 

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

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

• Finished in (41U) Black Raven with Ebony interior 

• Magnetic Ride Control-enhanced performance suspension 

• Unique styling including a power bulge hood and V-Series and Supercharged badging 

• Power retractable hardtop 

• Clean CARFAX History Report 

Features 

• 19-inch chrome wheels wearing Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires (235/40ZR19 front, 275/40ZR19 rear) 

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

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

• Performance Cooling Package 

• 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 gauges for oil pressure, coolant temp, voltage, and fuel level 

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

• Heated steering wheel 

• High intensity, adaptive forward lighting 

• Maintenance within 7,000 miles: 

  • New OEM front and rear brake pads and rotors 

  • New OEM front struts 

  • New tires (Date codes: LF – 52/21, RF – 05/22, LR – 04/20, RR – 04/20) 

  • New battery 

  • Remanufactured starter 

  • New OEM cooling reservoir and sensor 

• Maintenance within 12,250 miles: 

  • New OEM A/C compressor and service 

  • New OEM left fuel cell/tank assembly and new fuel pump module 

  • New OEM front spring assembly 

  • New OEM lower radiator support assembly 

Known Imperfections 

• Imperfection on driver side trunk lid 

• Chipped and missing paint along front bumper lower edge and right corner 

• Headlight washer nozzle covers missing 

• Scrapes on passenger side lower rocker panel 

• Scuffs on rear bumper cover corner and tab popped out of place 

• Rear bumper key cover missing 

• Center console compartment cover does not close 

• Tan paint on rear trunk trim panels 

• Several small chips in the windshield 

• Minor wear on driver side seat 

• Driver seat switch panel is loose 

Included 

• Two key fobs 

• Owner’s manuals 

• OnStar manual 

• Navigation DVD 

• Original window sticker 

• 2013-up service records 

Ownership History 

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this two-owner 2008 Cadillac XLR-V in California and Arizona. The current owner purchased the car locally in 2012 with approximately 25,000 miles. 

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty. 

Contact: Frank Malefors Phone: 602-488-7888 Email: fmalefors@hagerty.com