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2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT - Specs

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2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT

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Escalade EXT - Engine Specs
Escalade EXT - Transmission Specs

Escalade EXT - Chassis / Suspension
Escalade EXT - Exterior Dimensions

Escalade EXT - Interior Dimensions
Escalade EXT - Capacities


Model Lineup
Engine
Transmission
Vortec 6000 6.0L V8
4-spd auto
(Hydra-Matic 4L60-E)
Cadillac Escalade EXT
Standard
Standard

Engine
2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT
Type
Vortec 6000 6.0L V8 (LQ9)
Displacement (cu in / cc)
366 / 6000
Bore & stroke (in / mm)
4 x 3.62 / 101.6 x 92
Block material
cast iron
Cylinder head material
cast aluminum
Valvetrain
OHV, two valves per cylinder Ignition system: coil near plug, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires
Fuel delivery
sequential port fuel injection
Compression ratio
10:1
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm)
345 / 257 @ 5200
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm)
380 / 515 @ 4000
Recommended fuel
premium unleaded recommended but not required
Maximum engine speed (rpm)
5600
Emissions controls
3-way low-density catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation, positive crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system
Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy / combined)
12 / 15 / 13

Transmission
2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT
Type
Hydra-Matic 4L60-E, heavy-duty 4-speed automatic
Gear ratios (:1)
   1st
3.06
   2nd
1.63
   3rd
1.00
   4th
0.70
 Reverse
2.29
Overall final drive ratio
3.73

Chassis/Suspension
2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT
Front
independent with torsion bars, 32mm stabilizer bar
Rear
5-link coil springs with automatic load leveling, 29mm stabilizer bar
Traction control
all-speed traction control
Steering type
power electronic, recirculating ball, speed sensitive
Steering ratio
14:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock
3.3
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m)
43.08 / 13.13
Turning circle, wall-to-wall (ft / m)
46 / 14.02
StabiliTrak
vehicle stability enhancement system with ABS, stability control, traction control system Road Sensing Suspension, real time damping: ride control system, brake system, steering, electronic throttle control

Brakes
2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT
Type
independent with torsion bars, 32mm stabilizer bar
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
2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT
Wheel size and type (in / mm)
17 x 7.5 / 431.8 x 190.5
Tires
all-season touring Goodyear steel-belted (AL2) radials P265/70/R17

Exterior Dimensions
2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT
Wheelbase (in / mm)
130 / 3302
Overall length (in / mm)
221.4 / 5623
Overall width (in / mm)
79.5 / 2018
Overall height, including luggage rack (in / mm)
75.6 / 1921
Track (in / mm)
front: 65 / 1651
rear: 66 / 1676
Minimum ground clearance
(in / mm)
10.7 / 271.7
Ground to top of rear bed load
floor with mat (in / mm)
31 / 787.4
Curb weight (lbs / kg)
5752 / 2609
Weight distribution (% front / rear)
52 / 48

Interior Dimensions
Front
2nd row
Head room (in./mm)
40.7 / 1033
38.6 / 981
Leg room (in / mm)
41.3 / 1049
38.9 / 989
Shoulder room (in / mm)
65.2 / 1656
65.2 / 1656
Hip room (in / mm)
62 / 1575
62 / 1575
Cargo volume w/ Midgate up, 2nd row folded
(cu ft / liters)
62 / 1575
Cargo bed capacity maximum, Midgate up
(cu ft / liters)
41.1 / 1163.8
Maximum w/ second row seat and Midgate down (cu ft / liters)
97.6 / 2746.7
Cargo Box Width (in / mm)
50 / 1270
Length, Midgate up (in / mm)
63 / 1600
Length, Midgate down (in / mm)
97 / 2479
Height (in / mm)
25 / 635
Top box storage (cu ft / liters)
1.7 / 48.1

Capacities
EPA passenger volume (cu ft / liters)
front: 63.4 / 1795
second row: 56.8 / 1608
Trailer towing maximum (lbs / kg)
7400 / 3356.6
Fuel tank (gals / liters)
30.9 / 117
Engine oil (qts / liters)
6 / 5.6
Cooling system (qts / liters)
13.4 / 12.72

Used Price Quote on a 2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT.