Other fascinating new models will follow as soon as possible: in July comes the crossover four-wheel-drive Cadillac SRX and in November the sixth generation of the legendary Corvette. In early 2005, should be ready to debut in Europe, the new Cadillac Seville STS. This genuine offensive to complete the product launch in 2003, the Cadillac CTS sport sedan.The modern and elegant lines, as well as the sophisticated hard-top that retracts automatically by pressing a button, draw attention to a Cadillac XLR. This two-seater long and 4.51 meters alta1, 28 meters is a successful combination of size typical of sports cars and a modern language style. Its original line inspired by the prototype Cadillac Evoq 1999.
The eye-catching form chiseled body, the headlights front and rear vertical development and the belt line is very pronounced some of the main characteristics of the Cadillac XLR.
These refined materials are part of the serial Cadillac XLR, as well as many other unique techniques and solutions for comfort. E 'This is the case, for example, the opening of doors and goodwill without key seat air-conditioned, the DVD-based navigation with voice control and monitor large, sophisticated and the Bose audio system with CD loader for 6.
The rear wheels of Cadillac XLR have moved from the generation of the famous Northstar V8 engine. The propeller of 4600 cc 326 bhp (240 kW), modified to be mounted in the longitudinal on this roadster coupe, is equipped with variable distribution and electronic accelerator.A similar power under the hood engine performance translates into more than respectable. While weighing 1653 kg, the new Cadillac reaches 100 km / h with Driving away in 5.9 seconds and a top speed of 250 km / h. The modern automatic transmission 5-speed gearbox operated with electronic lock-up torque converter ensures fluid from one gear to another and can also be used in manual mode.
The Cadillac XLR is built on a platform specially designed by General Motors car sportive performance.
The rational lightweight construction is the secret autoframe of this American sport. The arms swinging overlapping of front and rear suspensions are made of cast aluminum, while the leaf-cutting have made a special composite material.
Another refinement technique is the Magnetic Ride Control system that adjusts the shock absorbers with infinitesimal precision, exploiting the magnetic properties of iron, to react very quickly. This device is standard on Cadillac XLR, as well as the StabiliTrak electronic system that optimizes the handling of the Cadillac XLR and the supply MagnaSteer, whose speech is inversely propozionale at the speed of the Cadillac XLR.
Head-up display and automatic cruise ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) are both serial and make an important contribution to active safety. The ACC system uses radar to keep under control the traffic in front of the Cadillac XLR.
The package of safety equipment is complemented by a series of passive safety devices such as the pre belts and airbags front two stages that are designed depending on the severity of the accident. The Cadillac XLR is also equipped with side airbags included on seats to protect your head and torso of the occupants in the event of a side impact.
