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Cadillac Escalade II 6.0 i V8 AWD ESV (349 Hp)
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Cadillac Escalade:
The Cadillac Escalade is a full-size luxury SUV manufactured by General Motors and marketed by Cadillac as its first major entry into the SUV market. The Escalade was introduced for the 1999 model year in response to an influx of new luxury SUVs in the late 1990s including the Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Range Rover, Lexus LX, and Ford's 1998 debut of the Lincoln Navigator. The Escalade project went into production only ten months after it was approved. The Escalade is built in Arlington, Texas.
The term "escalade" refers to a siege warfare tactic of scaling defensive walls or ramparts with the aid of ladders or siege towers. More generally, it is a French word which is the noun-equivalent form of the French verb escalader, which means "to climb or scale"....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Cadillac Escalade (II). With 515 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2720 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 8.5 s). The top speed reaches 174 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. With seating for 8, it’s perfect for larger families.
The Cadillac Escalade II was not tested by Euro NCAP. US-based safety ratings (NHTSA, IIHS) generally showed acceptable performance for its class at the time, but specific European data is unavailable.
6.0 i V8 AWD ESV (349 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers robust performance for its size, providing ample power for highway cruising and towing, though acceleration is moderate.
Fuel Economy
Very poor fuel economy, typical for a large V8 SUV of this era, making it expensive to run.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Powerful V8 engine options
- • Luxurious and spacious interior
- • High towing capacity
- • Commanding road presence
- • Smooth and comfortable ride
Cons:
- • Very poor fuel economy across all engines
- • Large size can be challenging in urban environments
- • Dated interior technology by modern standards
- • Higher maintenance costs compared to some rivals
- • Limited maneuverability
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: 2002 - 2006).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Cadillac |
| Model: | Escalade |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 6.0 i V8 AWD ESV (349 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2003 |
| End of production: | 2006 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 8 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 349 Hp @ 5200 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 58.5 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 515 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 5967 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.7 l |
| Coolant: | 15.9 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 101.6 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 92 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 19.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 14.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 16.8 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 8.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 8.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 174 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.8 kg/Hp, 128.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.3 kg/Nm, 189.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.1 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2720 |
| Max. weight: | 3266 |
| Max load: | 546 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 3726 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 1297 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 117 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5570 mm mm [518mm more] |
| Width: | 2004 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1924 mm mm [39mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 3302 mm mm [356mm more] |
| Front track: | 1651 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1677 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Tires size | 265/70 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5J x 17 |
| Front suspension | Torsion |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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