Joeychgo
May 19th, 2005, 05:52 PM
2006 Cadillac Star Black Limited Edition XLR
http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/joey/2006-Cadillac-Star-Black-Limited-Edition-XLR.jpg(from GM Press Release) Cadillac has announced plans to build a special collectors’ vehicle for the upcoming model year.
As production begins this summer on the 2006 Star Black Limited Edition XLR convertible roadster, 250 of the first cars will become part of the series, each vehicle will have a numbered sill plate to identify its place in the collection. The Limited Edition vehicle was on display during the New York Auto Show in April 2005.
The Limited Edition XLR will boast features available only on the special Black Limited Edition model starting with 18-inch polished chrome wheels and a special metallic paint finish called Star Black.
This variant color of black, which will be available only on the Star Black Limited Edition XLR , is a black paint mixed with a Crystal Silver Xirallic flake. The advantages of this flake, made of aluminum oxide crystals and coated with titanium dioxide (TiO2), are that they are cleaner and more pure then other types of metallic flakes. The Xirallic flake is ideal for reflecting a uniform sparkle when viewed in the sunlight.
“The Star Black Edition is a dynamic example of how we will continue to keep the product fresh while remaining true to the Cadillac brand,” said John Howell, Cadillac’s product director. “Like the Neiman Marcus XLR in 2003, we expect this edition to be a success.”
The two-seater XLR with a retractable hardtop includes a Northstar 4.6L V-8 VVT engine in a rear-wheel drive configuration. The car is also equipped with Magnetic Ride Control, StabiliTrak, adaptive cruise control, head-up display, keyless access with push-button start, DVD navigation, XM Satellite Radio, OnStar, a Bose premium sound system and heated and cooled seats.
Cadillac (http://www.cadillac.com/)
http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/joey/2006-Cadillac-Star-Black-Limited-Edition-XLR.jpg(from GM Press Release) Cadillac has announced plans to build a special collectors’ vehicle for the upcoming model year.
As production begins this summer on the 2006 Star Black Limited Edition XLR convertible roadster, 250 of the first cars will become part of the series, each vehicle will have a numbered sill plate to identify its place in the collection. The Limited Edition vehicle was on display during the New York Auto Show in April 2005.
The Limited Edition XLR will boast features available only on the special Black Limited Edition model starting with 18-inch polished chrome wheels and a special metallic paint finish called Star Black.
This variant color of black, which will be available only on the Star Black Limited Edition XLR , is a black paint mixed with a Crystal Silver Xirallic flake. The advantages of this flake, made of aluminum oxide crystals and coated with titanium dioxide (TiO2), are that they are cleaner and more pure then other types of metallic flakes. The Xirallic flake is ideal for reflecting a uniform sparkle when viewed in the sunlight.
“The Star Black Edition is a dynamic example of how we will continue to keep the product fresh while remaining true to the Cadillac brand,” said John Howell, Cadillac’s product director. “Like the Neiman Marcus XLR in 2003, we expect this edition to be a success.”
The two-seater XLR with a retractable hardtop includes a Northstar 4.6L V-8 VVT engine in a rear-wheel drive configuration. The car is also equipped with Magnetic Ride Control, StabiliTrak, adaptive cruise control, head-up display, keyless access with push-button start, DVD navigation, XM Satellite Radio, OnStar, a Bose premium sound system and heated and cooled seats.
Cadillac (http://www.cadillac.com/)