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2008 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition AWD

Platinum Edition All-wheel Drive

$79,095 MSRP
6.2l V-8 Ohv
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
5.8 sec

0-60 mph

14.4 sec

@ 95 mph

Horsepower • Torque
403 hp

Power

417 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
5,665 lbs

All-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2008

Make:

Cadillac

Model:

Escalade

Trim:

Platinum Edition AWD

Style:

Platinum Edition All-wheel Drive

Base Price:

$79,095

Drive:

All-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

5,665 lbs

Length:

202.5 in.

Width:

79 in.

Height:

74.3 in.

Wheelbase:

116 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.36

MPG:

12 city / 18 hwy

Fuel:

26 gal. / 390 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

403 hp @ 5,700 rpm

Torque:

417 ft-lbs @ 4,300 rpm

Engine:

6.2l V-8 Ohv

Displacement:

6.2 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.50 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,500 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):

5.78 sec

0-60 mph:

6.1 sec

0-100 mph:

15.93 sec

60-130 mph:

27.05 sec

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.2 sec @ 76.8 mph

¼ mile:

14.37 sec @ 95.4 mph

½ mile:

22.73 sec @ 116.7 mph

1 mile:

37 sec @ 134 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P285/45HR22

Rear Tires:

P285/45HR22

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.42

Gear Ratios

1: 4.03

2: 2.36

3: 1.52

4: 1.15

5: 0.85

6: 0.67

R: 3.06

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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