2005 Buick LaCrosse CX specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
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Specifications
| EPA Classification | Mid-Size |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x -TBD- in |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x -TBD- in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 600 |
| Displacement | 3.8L/231 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 200 @ 5200 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 230 @ 4000 |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 493.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 29 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 340.00 mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 20 MPG |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.71 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.57 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 2.86 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.92 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.39 |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Premium Ride |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Premium Ride |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Brake ABS System | Not Available |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.7 x 1.26 in |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.6 x 0.55 in |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 17 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.39 |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 15.3 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 40.4 ft |
| Steering Type | Pwr rack & pinion |
| Rear Tire Size | P225/60R16 |
| Front Tire Size | P225/60R16 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 100 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3495 lbs |
| Front Hip Room | 55.3 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 61.5 in |
| Second Hip Room | 54.6 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.2 in |
| Second Leg Room | 37.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.5 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Front Head Room | 39.4 in |
| Passenger Volume | 99.4 ft³ |
| Length, Overall | 198.1 in |
| Trunk Volume | 16.0 ft³ |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 73.0 in |
| Second Head Room | 37.2 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Front Leg Room | 42.3 in |
| Height, Overall | 57.4 in |
| Track Width, Front | 61.7 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 57.0 in |
| Fuel capacity, approximate, 17 gallons | Standard |
| Engine, 3.8L 3800 V6 SFI (200HP [149.2 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 230 lb.-ft. [310.5N-m] @ 4000 rpm) | Standard |
| Glass, Solar-Ray light tinted | Standard |
| Grille, chrome surround with graphite colored accents | Standard |
| Headlamps, halogen, composite, front, includes flash-to-pass and Twilight Sentinel | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Lighting, interior, includes glovebox, trunk, delayed entry/exit with theater dimming, rear courtesy, front footwell and front map lights | Standard |
| Exhaust, stainless-steel | Standard |
| Windows, power, includes driver express-down | Standard |
| Air conditioning, front manual, includes rear seat heating outlets | Standard |
| License plate bracket, front | Standard |
| Brakes, 4-wheel disc | Standard |
| Antenna, integral, rear | Standard |
| Sound system feature, 6-speakers | Standard |
| Safety belts, 3-point, rear, all positions | Standard |
| Assist handles, overhead, front passenger and rear doors (Front passenger assist handle not available when (CF5) Sunroof, power is ordered.) | Standard |
| Battery, 600 cold-cranking amps, includes rundown protection | Standard |
| Steering, power, rack-and-pinion | Standard |
| QuietTuning, includes laminated front side door glass and windshield, quiet laminated steel, enhanced exhaust tuning, enhanced melt on deadeners, increased usage of noise improvements and increased use of acoustic materials | Standard |
| Suspension, 4-wheel independent, Premium Ride | Standard |
| Safety belts, 3-point, front outboard (Includes center position lap belt when (AV8) Seating, 6-passenger is ordered.) | Standard |
| City 20/hwy 29 (3.8L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Tire, spare, compact, includes steel wheel | Standard |
| Retained accessory power, power windows, radio and sunroof remain operational after ignition is switched off for 10 minutes or until a door is opened | Standard |
| Door locks, power, programmable, enhanced safety, includes lockout protection | Standard |
| OnStar, 1-year Safe and Sound Service, includes automatic notification of air bag deployment, stolen vehicle tracking, emergency services, roadside assistance, remote door unlock, remote horn and lights, GM Goodwrench remote diagnostics, AccidentAssist and online concierge. Drivers can also obtain the available voice-activated, hands-free Personal Calling service and Virtual Advisor that provides location-based traffic and weather reports and other personalized information (Visit www.onstar.com for system information and details. If order type is FDR (UE0) OnStar delete will be forced on.) | Standard |
| Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive | Standard |
| Keyless entry, remote | Standard |
| Steering wheel, 4-spoke, includes cruise controls | Standard |
| Instrumentation, analog, includes speedometer, temperature, fuel, tachometer, trip odometer, door and trunk ajar, washer fluid level and oil-life monitor | Standard |
| Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo with CD player, includes seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, speed-compensated volume and TheftLock | Standard |
| Mirrors, outside rearview, power, body-color | Standard |
| Wipers, intermittent, front | Standard |
| LATCH system, (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats | Standard |
| Tires, P225/60R16, all-season, blackwall, steel-belted radial | Standard |
| Visors, vanity mirrors, driver and front passenger, extendable | Standard |
| Carpet savers, front and rear, stain-resistant | Standard |
| Horn, dual note, high and low | Standard |
| Moldings, bodyside, body-color | Standard |
| Seat trim, cloth | Standard |
| Seat adjuster, power, driver 6-way | Standard |
| Air bags, frontal, driver and right front passenger (Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the Owners Manual for more safety information.) | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Defogger, rear-window, electric | Standard |
| Theft-deterrent system, PASS-Key III | Standard |
| Axle, 2.86 ratio | Standard |
| Wheels, 16" (40.6 cm) steel, with wheel covers | Standard |
| Daytime running lamps, switchable | Standard |
| Air filtration system | Standard |
| Seats, front bucket, includes 6-way power driver seat adjuster, 2-way manual passenger seat adjuster with fore and aft controls, head restraints, seatback map pockets and rear armrest with dual cupholders | Standard |
| Door handles, chrome | Standard |
| Steering column, Tilt-wheel, adjustable | Standard |
| Mirror, inside rearview, manual day/night | Standard |
| Trunk release, driver and right front passenger door lock buttons, push and hold 3 seconds | Standard |
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