Cadillac it is time to build a new XLR

"JR1" (type35bugatti) 11/29/2014 at 12:41 • Filed to: Cadillac XLR

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Two reasons:

1: You need a convertible

2: Because I want one

Jedidiah > JR1 11/29/2014 at 12:51

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"But it will steal sales from the Corvette that is built on the same platform so we can't because of our profit margins and our Nazi accountants" — GM

TxBrumski > JR1 11/29/2014 at 12:51

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Hey! You can buy one today!

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > JR1 11/29/2014 at 13:01

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Now kiss! Make baybehs!

carcrasher88 > JR1 11/29/2014 at 13:14

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Yeah, but this time, don't make it a Caddy 'Vette that's lux'd up with watered down performance.

The Alpha platform is a great place to start, since it's already spawning the ATS-V, and it's about to spawn the 3rd Gen CTS-V.

Plus, it's about to spawn the 6th gen Camaro.

This is the perfect time to make what could either end up being an excellent American F-Type fighter, or a modern day Mercury Cougar, hopefully leaning more towards the latter than the former.

Bring in a little more Corvette technology and technique.

Maybe some fiberglass or aluminum, some lightweight space-frame, a la Audi.

Turbocharging, supercharging, all wheel drive, quickly folding aluminum hardtop, manual transmission, make things like that either standard or optional.

Make it unique, luxurious, fun to drive, a Cadillac worth paying $80k+ for.

Make it a modern day Cadillac masterpiece that looks to the future, without ever forgetting it's roots.

So...basically, here's the kind of specs I'd be looking for in a new era XLR:

- 3,300-3,700 lb curb weight

- Turbocharged 3.2 liter V6 engine for standard models, Supercharged 5.0 liter V8 for V models.

- Front-mid engine, Rear Wheel Drive/All Wheel Drive layout.

- Three bodystyle options: Coupe w/ standard panoramic moonroof, Targa, folding aluminum hardtop.

- 101-105 inch wheelbase, 170-180 inch overall length.

- 7-speed Tremec TR-6070 manual transmission or 8-speed 8L90 automatic transmission from the C7 Stingray, but with unique tuning and gear ratios.

- Standard 2-piece steel disc brake discs with carbon ceramic pads and 4 piston calipers with the option to upgrade to carbon ceramic discs and 6 piston calipers, and standard ABS, ESC, and advanced traction control systems that can all be turned off with the press of a button.

- Target price: $83-88k for standard models, $95-106k for V models.

Something that truly speaks to the sort of customer Cadillac wants to sell to, not the kind you'd usually expect to buy a Cadillac. Something that turns heads, and makes hearts pound.

A true, American grand tourer with style, performance, and comfort that doesn't follow the world standard, it raises the bar in dramatic fashion.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 11/29/2014 at 13:34

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JR1 > carcrasher88 11/29/2014 at 13:44

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Someone get this man a job at Cadillac ASAP!

JR1 > Jedidiah 11/29/2014 at 13:45

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Damn GM accountants they need to have an "accident"

WesBarton89 - The Way to Santa Fe > JR1 11/29/2014 at 14:32

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If they do it right, it'd be a good idea. I'd call it the Cadillac CT0. The V model should get the Z06 engine. Maybe give it some carbon fiber and aluminum. Shared powertrains, but far more luxurious, without a massive price premium. I'd say for the top of the line model, somewhere around $90k. Here's a 5 minute MS paint chop up for what I think it should look like.

JR1 > WesBarton89 - The Way to Santa Fe 11/29/2014 at 14:35

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Little too similar in my opinion but after five minutes I get the idea.