6.0 Vortec (1st gen)

1st gen (GMT800) · 2003–2006AWDSUV

The Cadillac Escalade ESV 6.0 Vortec is a five-door SUV seating eight from the 1st-generation Escalade ESV (GMT800), built from 2003 to 2006. Power comes from a 6.0-litre Vortec 6000 LQ9 V8, which makes 345 PS and 515 Nm. It has all-wheel drive and uses a 4-speed automatic transmission.

340 hpPower

8.8 s0-100 km/h

170 km/hTop Speed

2003-2006Year

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6.0 Vortec (1st gen), every angle

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Specifications

Powertrain

Engineering details

Engine6.0L Vortec 6000 LQ9 V8

Displacement6.0 L

Cylinders8

FuelPetrol

Transmission4-speed Automatic

DrivetrainAWD

Performance

Numbers that matter

Power340 hp

Torque515 Nm

0-100 km/h8.8 s

Top speed170 km/h

Weight2750 kg

Dimensions & body

Height · 1904 mm

Length · 5624 mm

Wheelbase · 3302 mm

Width2004 mm

BodySUV

Doors5

Seats8

STORY

The Escalade ESV is the extended-wheelbase version of Cadillac's flagship SUV, introduced for 2003 to offer more third-row and cargo space than the standard model. It rides on GM's long-wheelbase full-size truck architecture. It targets buyers, livery services and families who need maximum room in a luxury package. The fifth-generation T1XX version kept this formula with the same OLED-heavy interior and available Super Cruise hands-free driving.

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