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What is the history of the Cadillac XLR?
The XLR is a retractable hardtop marketed by the Cadillac division of General Motors, assembled in Bowling Green, Kentucky. It is based on the Y-body platform shared with the Chevrolet Corvette. The XLR uses the Cadillac Northstar engine rather than the GM LS2 engine found in the Corvette — along with its own styling, interior, and suspension, and power-retractable aluminum hardtop.
Announced in June 2008, the 2009 XLR includes a new front fascia, new rear fascia and new side fender vents. The revised design was inspired by the redesigned 2008 CTS sport sedan. The front fascia includes new fog lamps and specific upper and lower grilles for the Platinum ultra-luxury and V-Series performance models. Both 2009 models feature the distinctive hood with a raised center section that was previously exclusive to the V-Series model. The Platinum model received additional exterior identifiers, including a revised rear fascia with more pronounced new exhaust tips and a new 18-inch wheel design. Inside the 2009 XLR Alcantara - a suede-like microfiber material - is used for the headliner, in either Ebony or Cashmere color. New hand-cut and sewn leather used on the upper instrument panel. The updated cabin has new instrument cluster trim rings with revised graphics, and new wood dashboard trims (Natural Olive Ash Burl for XLR Platinum and Black Olive Ash Burl for XLR-V.)
