Cadillac XLR

The Cadillac XLR is a retractable hardtop convertible produced by the Cadillac division of General Motors. Intended to be Cadillac's flagship sports car, the XLR was based on the Chevrolet Corvette's Y platform.

The XLR was introduced at the 2003 Detroit Motor Show and began production in the 2004 model year. The XLR is Cadillac's first roadster since the Allanté, produced from 1987 to 1993. The XLR ended production on March 31, 2009. The XLR also had a high performance version of the vehicle, the XLR-V, where it was first priced at $98,000 in 2006. The price went up to $101,300 for the 2008 model year, making it as one of General Motors' most expensive vehicles.