The History of the Cadillac XLR: How Many Were Produced? The Cadillac XLR was a luxury roadster produced by General Motors from 2004 to 2009. It was the first two-seat convertible manufactured by Cadillac since the Allanté, which ended production in 1993. The XLR featured a retractable hardtop and a 4.6L Northstar V8 engine that produced 320 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. The first generation of the Cadillac XLR was introduced in 2004 as an early 2005 model-year vehicle. …
