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2003 Cadillac Escalade Base 4X2

Base 4x2

$51,055 MSRP
5.3l V-8 Ohv
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
8.4 sec

0-60 mph

16.3 sec

@ 86 mph

Horsepower • Torque
285 hp

Power

325 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
5,407 lbs

4x2

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2003

Make:

Cadillac

Model:

Escalade

Trim:

Base 4X2

Style:

Base 4x2

Base Price:

$51,055

Drive:

4x2

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

5,407 lbs

Length:

198.9 in.

Width:

78.9 in.

Height:

76.5 in.

Wheelbase:

116 in.

MPG:

14 city / 18 hwy

Fuel:

26 gal. / 416 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

285 hp @ 5,200 rpm

Torque:

325 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm

Engine:

5.3l V-8 Ohv

Displacement:

5.3 liters

Compression Ratio:

9.50 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,000 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):

8.35 sec

0-60 mph:

8.73 sec

0-100 mph:

26.79 sec

Top Speed:

120 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.58 sec @ 67.7 mph

¼ mile:

16.32 sec @ 86.1 mph

½ mile:

25.91 sec @ 99.2 mph

1 mile:

42.83 sec @ 111.4 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P265/70SR17

Rear Tires:

P265/70SR17

Tire Compound:

Touring All-seasons

Transmission:

4-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.73

Gear Ratios

1: 3.06

2: 1.63

3: 1

4: 0.7

R: 2.29

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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