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2021 Buick Enclave Essence AWD

Essence All-wheel Drive

$44,000 MSRP
3.6l V-6
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6 sec

0-60 mph

14.7 sec

@ 93 mph

Horsepower • Torque
310 hp

Power

266 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
4,568 lbs

All-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2021

Make:

Buick

Model:

Enclave

Trim:

Essence AWD

Style:

Essence All-wheel Drive

Base Price:

$44,000

Drive:

All-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

4,568 lbs

Length:

204.3 in.

Width:

78.8 in.

Height:

69.9 in.

Wheelbase:

120.9 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.36

MPG:

17 city / 25 hwy

Fuel:

22 gal. / 462 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

310 hp @ 6,800 rpm

Torque:

266 ft-lbs @ 2,800 rpm

Engine:

3.6l V-6

Displacement:

3.6 liters

Compression Ratio:

11.50 to 1

Valves:

24

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

7,600 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

5.91 sec

0-60 mph:

6.23 sec

0-100 mph:

17.25 sec

60-130 mph:

34.77 sec

Top Speed:

137 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.42 sec @ 74.5 mph

¼ mile:

14.71 sec @ 93.1 mph

½ mile:

23.39 sec @ 111 mph

1 mile:

38.27 sec @ 128.4 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P255/65SR18

Rear Tires:

P255/65SR18

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

9-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.49

Gear Ratios

1: 4.69

2: 3.31

3: 3.01

4: 2.45

5: 1.92

6: 1.45

7: 1

8: 0.75

9: 0.62

R: 2.96

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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