Cadillac's prime wagon leads the luxury class as the most powerful full-size sport-utility. Power is applied to all wheels through an AWD mechanism that's always engaged. Also automatic is the Z55 Autoride suspension with continuously-variable road-sensing damping and air-leveling shock absorbers for precise ride control.
At the heart of every Cadillac Escalade is the 6.0L Vortec H.O. V8 engine. Built on a cast iron block with aluminum cylinder heads, it develops 345 hp @ 5200 rpm and cranks out 380 lb-ft of torque @ 4000 rpm. For a driving enthusiast , the sound of the Vortec engine at full throttle is music to our ears. Acceleration is strong; 0-60 mph is reached in 8.4 seconds.
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Specifications:
Engine Type
6.0L H.O. Vortec 6000 V8 (AWD)
Horsepower
345 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Torque
380 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm (AWD)
Fuel Delivery
Sequential fuel injection
Displacement
6.0L (AWD)
Compression Ratio
10:1 (AWD)
Transmission
4L60-E HD, heavy-duty Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive 4th gear and tow/haul mode (AWD)
