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Buick LaCrosse CXS

(2005 model)

Brief specs of 2005 Buick LaCrosse CXS

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), 6-cylinder 24-valve V engine, 3556 cm3 / 217.0 cu in / 217.0 cu in, 179.0 kW / 240.0 hp / 240.0 hp @ 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm, 305.1 N·m / 225.0 lb·ft / 225.0 lb·ft, consumption 10.7 l/100km / 26.4 mpg-UK / 22.0 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BuickIssued from2005
ModelLaCrosse CXSIssued until
SerieLaCrosseNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBuickCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)453 l / 16.00 cu ft / 16.00 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)2803 l / 98.99 cu ft / 98.99 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length5040 mm / 198.4 in / 198.4 inTotal (curb) weight1618 kg / 3567 lb / 3567 lb
Width1860 mm / 73.2 in / 73.2 inDry weight
Height1460 mm / 57.5 in / 57.5 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2820 mm / 111.0 in / 111.0 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity64 l / 14.1 UK gal / 16.9 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.79  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.31 m2 / 24.8 sq ft / 24.8 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine TypeV engine (V6)Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore94.0 mm / 3.70 in / 3.70 in
FuelStroke86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.09
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement3556 cm3 / 217.0 cu in / 217.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity596.82 cm3/cylinder / 36.420 cu in/cylinder / 36.420 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignCompression ratio10.2 : 1
SumpMax. output power179.0 kW / 240.0 hp / 240.0 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm
AspirationMax. torque305.1 N·m / 225.0 lb·ft / 225.0 lb·ft at
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)71.6 kW / 96.0 hp / 96.0 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output50.3 kW/l / 1.106 bhp/cu in / 1.106 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque85.8 N·m/l / 0.75 lb·ft/cu in / 0.75 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeNumber of gears
Wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio150.8 kW/ton / 114.3 bhp/ton / 114.3 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)12.4 l/100km / 22.8 mpg-UK / 19.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)8.7 l/100km / 32.5 mpg-UK / 27.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)10.7 l/100km / 26.4 mpg-UK / 22.0 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range598 km / 372 mi / 372 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignment
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle13.0 m / 42.7 ft / 42.7 ft
Suspension frontIndependentSuspension rearIndependent
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front205/70-R15Tyres rear225/55-R17
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Buick LaCrosse CXS

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