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2003 Cadillac Escalade - Specs

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Escalade - Engine Specs
Escalade - Transmission Specs

Escalade - Chassis / Suspension
Escalade - Exterior Dimensions

Escalade - Interior Dimensions
Escalade - Capacities


Model Lineup Engines Transmissions
Vortec 6000
6.0L V8
Vortec 5300
5.3L V8
4-spd auto
(Hydra-Matic 4L65-E)
4-spd auto
(Hydra-Matic 4L60-E)
Escalade AWD
Standard
-
Standard
-
Escalade 2WD
-
Standard
Standard
Standard

Engine
AWD
2WD
Type
6000 6.0L V8 (LQ9)
5300 5.3L V8 (LM7)
Displacement (cu in / cc)
366 / 5967
327 / 5328
Bore & stroke (in / mm)
4 x 3.62 / 101.6 x 92
3.78 x 3.62 / 96 x 92
Block material
cast iron
cast iron
Cylinder head material
cast aluminum
cast aluminum
Valvetrain
OHV with two valves per cylinder
OVH with two valves per cylinder
Ignition system
coil near plug, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires
coil near plug, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires
Fuel delivery
sequential central-port fuel injection
sequential central-port fuel injection
Compression ratio
10.1:1
9.5:1
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm)
345 / 257 @ 5200
285 / 213 @ 5200
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm)
380 / 516 @ 4000
325 / 441 @ 4000
Recommended fuel
premium recommended but not required
regular unleaded, 87-octane minimum
Maximum engine speed (rpm)
5600
5600
Emissions controls
3-way low-density catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation, positive crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system
3-way low-density catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation, positive crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system
Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy / combined)
12 / 16 / 13
14 / 17 / 15

Transmission
AWD
2WD
Type
Hydra-Matic 4L65-E four-speed heavy-duty electronic automatic
Hydra-Matic 4L60-E four-speed electronic automatic
Gear ratios (:1):
   1st
3.06
3.06
   2nd
1.63
1.63
   3rd
1.00
1.00
   4th
0.70
0.70
  Reverse
2.29
2.29
Final drive ratio
3.73
3.73

Chassis / Suspension
Front
independent with torsion bars, 32mm stabilizer bar
Rear
5-link with coil springs, 32mm stabilizer bar
Traction control
all-speed traction control
Steering type
power electronic, recirculating ball
Steering ratio
12.7:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock
3
Turning circle, curb-to-curb(ft / m)
39.3 / 11.9

Brakes
Type
four-wheel
ABS
AWD
Hydroboost
2WD
Vacuum
Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm)
front
12.01 x 1.14 / 305 x 29
rear
13 x 1.18 / 330 x 30

Wheels / Tires
Wheel size and type
17-inch x 7.5-inch
Tires
P265/70/R17 all-season Goodyear steel-belted radials

Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in / mm)
116 / 2946.4
Overall length (in / mm)
198.9 / 5052
Overall width (in / mm)
78.9 / 2004
Overall height (in / mm)
74.2 / 1884.6
Track (in / mm) Front
65 / 1651
Rear
66 / 1676.4
Minimum ground clearance
(in / mm)
10.7 / 271.7
Step-in height (in / mm)
30 / 762
Curb weight
(lbs / kg)
2WD
5553 / 2518.7
AWD
5809 / 2534.9
Weight distribution (% front / rear)
52 / 48

Interior Dimensions
Front
Mid
Rear
Seating capacity
2
3
3
Head room (in / mm)
40.7 / 1033.7
39.4 / 1000.8
37.4 / 950
Leg room (in / mm)
41.3 / 1049
38.6 / 980.4
27.3 / 693.4
Shoulder room (in / mm)
65.2 / 1656
65.1 / 1653
64.4 / 1635.8
Hip room (in / mm)
61.4 / 1559.6
61.3 / 1557
49.2 / 1249.7

Capacities
EPA interior volume (cu ft / liters)
138.4 / 3919
Cargo volume (cu ft / liters)
63.6 / 1801 (rear seat removed)
108.2 / 3064 (maximum w/ 2nd row seat down)
Trailer towing maximum (lbs / kg)
2WD: 7300 / 3311.2
AWD: 7800 / 3538
Fuel tank (gals / liters)
26 / 98.4
Engine oil (qts / liters)
6 / 5.6
Cooling system (qts / liters)
2WD: 13.4 / 12.72
AWD: 14.8 / 14

Used Price Quote on a 2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT.