2008 Buick Enclave in Detail
Buick's first luxury crossover SUV
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Specifications
Overview
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Models: |
Buick Enclave CX and CXL |
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Body style / driveline: |
crossover / front-engine; front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive |
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Construction: |
body-frame integral |
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EPA vehicle class: |
sport utility vehicle |
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Manufacturing location: |
Lansing Delta Township Assy. Plant, Lansing, Mich. |
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Key competitors: |
Acura MDX, Lexus RX350 and Volvo XC90 |
Engine
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Type: |
3.6L V-6 |
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Displacement (cu in / cc): |
217 / 3564 |
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Bore & stroke (in / mm): |
3.70 x 3.37 / 94 x 85.6 |
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Block material: |
aluminum |
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Cylinder head material: |
aluminum |
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Valvetrain: |
DOHC; 4 valves per cylinder; variable valve timing |
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Fuel delivery: |
sequential fuel injection |
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Compression ratio: |
10.2:1 |
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Horsepower (hp / kW): |
275 / 205 @ 6600 rpm* |
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Torque (lb-ft / Nm): |
251 / 340 @ 3200 rpm* |
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Recommended fuel: |
regular unleaded |
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Max. engine rpm (fuel cutoff): |
7000 rpm |
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Emissions controls: |
dual close-coupled converters; 2 pre- and 2 post-oxygen sensors |
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Estimated fuel economy |
TBD |
Transmission
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Manufacturer: |
GM Powertrain |
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Type: |
Hydra-Matic 6T75 6-speed FWD/AWD automatic transmission |
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Gear Ratio (:1) |
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First: |
4.48 |
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Second: |
2.87 |
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Third: |
1.84 |
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Fourth: |
1.41 |
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Fifth: |
1.0 |
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Sixth: |
0.74 |
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Reverse: |
2.88 |
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Final drive ratio: |
3.16 (FWD / AWD) |
Chassis/Suspension
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Front: |
coil-over strut; direct acting stabilizer bar; full perimeter isolated cradle |
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Rear: |
linked H-arm independent suspension; coil springs with twin tube shock absorbers mounted on isolated sub-frame |
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Steering type: |
hydraulic rack-and-pinion; straight ratio and variable effort |
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Steering ratio: |
16.1 |
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Steer wheel turns, lock-to-lock: |
2.89 |
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Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m): |
40.4 / 12.3 |
Brakes
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Type |
4-wheel disc |
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Rotor diameter (in / mm): |
front: 12.8 x 1.1 / 325 x 29, ventilated |
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Anti-lock braking system (ABS): |
Bosch 8.0 Chassis Controls: ABS / ETC / ESC w/rollover mitigation |
Wheels/Tires
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Wheel size and type: |
18 x 7.5-in; cast aluminum (std) |
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Tire size and type: |
P255/65R18 ALS blackwall (std) |
Capacities
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Fuel tank (gal / L): |
22.0 / 83.3 |
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Engine oil (qt / L): |
5.5 / 5.2 |
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Transmission fluid (qt / L): |
9.5 / 9.0 (Dexron VI only) |
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Cooling system (qt / L): |
11.8 / 11.2 |
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Max towing capacity (lb / kg): |
4500 / 2041 |
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GCWR (lb / kg): |
9500 / 4309 (FWD) |
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GVWR (lb / kg): |
2908 / 6411 (FWD) 2930 / 6459.5 (AWD) |













