Cadillac Escalade Models & History 1999
Cadillac is known for a variety of styles of cars from two-door coupes to four-door sedans to ambulances and hearses. Trucks and vans, however are the domain of Chevrolet and GMC. It was not unusual for Cadillac to take a car from another division, rebadge it and sell it as a Cadillac as was done to create the Cimarron and Catera. This time, the Cadillac borrows a GM SUV which it had a Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, or Yukon Denali flavor and creates the Escalade as an answer to the Lincoln Navigator. The Escalade appears more boxy than other SUVs. Although similar to the Tahoe and Yukon, the Escalade has lower body cladding, running boards, chrome wheels and a big, chrome-trimmed, Crest-bearing grille.
Escalade’s power delivery system, called AutoTrac, has four modes. The driver can choose rear-wheel drive, or conventional four-wheel drive in high or low range, via buttons to the right of the steering column. The fourth mode is automatic and suitable for all types of driving. It uses an active transfer case and delivers power primarily to the rear wheels, but will shift power to the front wheels to improve traction and maximize tire grip as road or weather conditions dictate.
The interior features soft leather-covered seating front and rear, electrically heated. An overhead console holds reading lights, a rear fan switch, the garage-door opener, a compartment for sunglasses and the buttons and microphone for OnStar. The back of the center console has audio controls, headphone jacks and a cupholder. The rear side windows roll down only a third of the way.
ENGINE
Type |
V-8 – Overhead valves |
Valving |
two valves per cylinder |
Block |
Cast iron block |
Head |
Cast iron head |
Displacement |
5735cc |
Bore and stroke |
101.6mm x 88.4mm |
Compression ratio |
9.4:1. |
Brake horsepower |
255 @ 4600 rpm (190 kW @ 4600 rpm) |
Torque |
330 @ 2800 rpm (447 Nm @ 2800 rpm) |
Bearings |
Five main bearings. |
Valve Lifters |
Hydraulic valve lifters. |
Fuel supply |
Multi-point injection fuel system |
Fuel |
Unleaded regular |
DRIVETRAIN
Front Brakes |
Disc |
Rear Brakes |
Drum |
Transmission |
4-speed automatic |
Drive |
AutoTrac |
0-60 mph |
10.5 seconds |
CHASSIS
Wheelbase |
117.5 in. |
Overall Length |
201.2 in. |
Overall Width |
77 in. |
Overall Height |
74.3 in. |
Front Tread |
62.6 |
Rear Tread |
63.6 |
Turning Radius |
40.7 ft |
Wheels |
six-spoke chrome wheels |
Tires |
P265/70R16 |
Curb Weight |
5573 |
Front Suspension |
Independent |
Rear Suspension |
Solid Axle |
Fuel Capacity |
30.0 Gal(US) 112 litres |
Towing Capacity |
6000 lb. |
EPA Fuel Economy (city) |
13 mpg (18.1 l/100km) |
EPA Fuel Economy (hwy) |
16 mpg (14.7 l/100km) |
INTERIOR
Seating Capacity |
5 |
Front Head Room |
39.9 in. (101 cm) |
Front Hip Room |
59.9 in. (152 cm) |
Front Leg Room |
41.7 in. (106 cm) |
Rear Head Room |
38.9 in. (99 cm) |
Rear Hip Room |
59.7 in. (152 cm) |
Rear Leg Room |
36.4 in. (92 cm) |
Cargo Volume |
118.2 (3347 liters) |
STANDARD FEATURES
- Air conditioning
- Auxiliary oil cooler
- Auxiliary transmission cooler
- Bose audio system with six-CD changer
- Cruise control
- Chromed aluminum wheels
- Drop-down tailgate combined with swing-up glass
- Dual front airbags
- Electrically heated seats
- Electrochromic heated side mirrors
- Electrochromic rearview mirror with compass and thermometer
- Electrochromic side and rearview mirrors that automatically adjust for day or night use
- Exterior choices are limited to white, black, sand or red
- Fancy wood trim
- Four power outlets
- Four-wheel ABS
- Front and rear heated seats
- Halogen headlamps
- Leather interior
- On-board cellular phone
- OnStar communications system
- Power front seats
- Power windows and locks
- Programmable Homelink garage-door opener
- Push-button four-wheel-drive with low range
- Remote keyless entry
- Roof-mounted luggage rack
- Slightly less interior noise
- Tilt steering
- Wood-and-leather, Jaguar-style steering wheel
HISTORICAL NOTES
- Automatic climate control not available until 2000
- Powered backrest recliner not available until 2000
- NHTSA Recall History
- In the event of a crash, the right front passenger restraint systems may not meet the neck extension requirements. Dealers will install an insert to correct this.
- The installation of the floor-mounted entertainment system on the left side of the vehicle may interfere with the fuel system, resulting in possible fuel leakage. Dealers will reinstall the system on the correct side.
- Assembled In Arlington, Texas
- Price: $46,000
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