2008 Cadillac XLR-V Hard-Top Convertible

The Cadillac XLR ' and the high-performance V-Series variant ' epitomized the dramatic Art and Science design language that defined the brand's look for the first decade of the century. In V-Series form, the roadster with the retractable hard top matched its inspired aesthetic with supercharged performance.  Only 2,188 XLR-V models were produced over a four-year run, with this 2008 Cadillac XLR-V, in Crystal Red with an Ebony interior, one of only 392 for the model year. It shows just over 31,000 miles on the odometer and is to be in great overall condition, having been used gently over the years. All the service is up to date and the top operates flawlessly. The Carfax indicates damage early in the car's life, in 2008, while the car was still registered to the manufacturer. This is detailed below. This XLR-V is powered by its original Northstar 4.4-liter supercharged DOHC V8 engine, which is rated at 443 horsepower and 414 lb-ft of torque. Like all the other XLR-V engines, it was handbuilt at GM's Performance Build Center. - it starts easily and without smoke. There are no leaks or weeps from it or the six-speed automatic transmission, which is said to shift perfectly. The engine compart wears some chrome dress-up items. - the Crystal Red Tintcoat paintwork on this XLR-V is a 9.5 out of 10, with no swirls, chips, or scratches in the finish and, thanks to the composite body panels, no rust. The rear valence was reportedly damaged during delivery, when new. It was repaired and repainted and is the only known damage or paintwork on the car. The convertible hard top reportedly works normally and is without leaks, while all the glass is said to be in excellent condition, with no cracks or chips. The window seals are reported to be in very good condition and all lighting, including the Xenon headlamps, works normally - Inside, the Ebony leather-and-suede cockpit is said to be in very-good-appearing condition, with no cracks or tears in the leather seat covers. The carpet and floormats show almost no signs of wear and all the power features and accessories are reported to work normally, from the dual-zone climate system, heated seats, and power locks and windows to the Bulgari-branded gauges and heads-up display. The Bose audio system includes satellite radio and Bluetooth capability, and all elements are said to work well. - - the chassis and suspension, with Magnetic Ride Control, are in very-good-performing condition, with no modifications and no known issues. Regular service has reportedly been performed on them, along with the antilock four-wheel disc brake system featuring heavy-duty cross-drilled brake rotors and high-performance brake pads. In fact, the car was inspected and serviced at 30,000 miles. It also wears the only option available for the XLR-V in '08: 19-inch chrome wheels.- they're blemish-free. They're also matched with Michelin tires that are reportedly -less than three years old with under 7,000 miles on them,- and that are said to show most of their tread. The seller adds the tires have a 50,000-mile warranty. Additional paperwork for this rare, one-of-392 2008 Cadillac XLR-V Hard-Top Convertible includes service paperwork from a Cadillac dealership. It's a car that's a technological and high-performance powerhouse, with Magnetic Ride Control, heads-up display, one of the most sophisticated sound systems of its day, and a supercharged V8 under the hood. Cadillac didn't make many of them but made them count everywhere that was important to enthusiasts.