Engines

Transmissions

3.9L V-6
(LGD)

4.6L V-8
(L37)

4-spd auto
(4T65)

4-spd auto
(4T80)

Lucerne CX

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Lucerne CXL

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Lucerne CXL Special Edition

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Lucerne Super

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Standard

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Optional

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Models:

Lucerne CX, CXL, and Super

Body style / driveline:

Front-drive, front-engine, 4-door, 5- and 6-passenger sedan

Construction:

Integral

EPA vehicle class:

Full-size sedan

Manufacturing location:

Detroit Hamtramck Assembly, Detroit

Key competitors:

Chrysler 300

3.9L V-6 (LGD)

4.6L V-8 (L37)

Application:

std on CX, CXL, CXL Special Edition

std on Super

Type:

3.9L V-6

4.6L V-8

Displacement (cc / cu in):

3880 / 237

4565 / 279

Bore & stroke (mm / in):

99 x 84 / 3.90 x 3.31

93 x 84 / 3.66 x 3.331

Block material:

Cast iron

Cast aluminum with iron bore liners

Cylinder head material:

Cast aluminum

Cast aluminum

Valvetrain:

Overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timing

Dual overhead cam, four valves per cylinder

Ignition system:

Electronic direct ignition system (DIS) and electronic spark plug control (ESC) and extended life platinum-tipped spark plugs

Electronic direct ignition system (DIS) and electronic spark plug control (ESC) and extended life platinum-tipped spark plugs

Fuel delivery:

Sequential fuel injection

Sequential fuel injection

Compression ratio:

9.8:1

10:1

Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):

227 / 169 @ 5700*

292 / 218 @ 6300*

Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm @ rpm):

237 / 321 @ 3200*

288 / 390 @ 4500*

Recommended fuel:

Regular unleaded or E85 ethanol

Premium recommended but not required

Maximum engine speed (rpm):

6400

6700

Emissions controls:

Close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor

Evaporative system, single catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation, positive crankcase ventilation, Air Injection Reaction (AIR), ULEV II compliant

Estimated fuel consumption:

Mi/imp.gal (city / hwy / combined)

24 / 38 / 28

20 / 32 / 25

L/100km (city / hwy / combined)

12.0 / 7.4 / 10.0

13.8 / 8.7 / 11.5

Hydra-Matic 4T65

Hydra-Matic 4T80

Type:

Electronically controlled four-speed automatic with overdrive and torque converter clutch

Electronically controlled four-speed automatic with overdrive and electronically controlled torque converter clutch

Application:

3.9L V-6

4.6L V-8

Gear ratios (:1):

First:

2.92

2.96

Second:

1.56

1.63

Third:

1.00

1.00

Fourth:

0.71

0.68

Reverse:

2.38

2.13

Final drive ratio:

3.05

3.71

Front suspension:

Independent MacPherson strut coil-over-spring; twin-tube dampers (CX, CXL)
Monotube (Super)
29-mm tubular stabilizer bar (CX and CXL)
33.3-mm tubular stabilizer bar (Super)

Rear suspension:

Multi-link independent with coil springs and semi trailing arm, twin-tube airlift control dampers (CX)
Monotube airlift control (CXL & Super)
18-mm tubular stabilizer bar (CX, CXL & Super)

Steering type:

Hydraulic variable ratio rack-and-pinion (CX, CXL)
Magnetic variable assist rack-and-pinion (Super)
Delphi premium steering gear (Super)

Steering ratio:

15.1:1 (CX, CXL)
14.2:1 (Super)

Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: (est.)

2.8 (CX, CXL)
2.1 (Super)

Turning diameter, curb to curb (m / ft):

12.9 / 42.2 w/ 17-inch wheels
13.4 / 44.0 w/18-inch wheels

Type:

Four-wheel disc anti-lock with traction control, power assist, vented front, solid rear

Rotor diameter x thickness (mm / in):

front:
303 x 30 / 11.9 x 1.18 (CX, CXL)
323 x 30 / 12.7 x 1.18 (Super)
rear:
292 x 12 / 11.5 x 0.47 (all models)

Wheel size and type:

CX and CXL: 17-inch painted aluminum wheels (chrome plated optional) with embossed centre-position tri-shield emblem on centre hub
Super: 18-inch painted aluminum wheels (chrome plated optional) with embossed centre-position tri-shield emblem on centre hub

Tires:

CX and CXL: P235/55R17 Michelin all-season steel-belted, radial ply
Super: P245/50R18 Bridgestone Turanza EL400⁰² steel-belted, radial-ply

Wheelbase (mm / in):

2936 / 115.6

Overall length (mm / in):

5161 / 203.2

Overall width (mm / in):

1874 / 73.8

Overall height (mm / in):

1473 / 58.0

Track (mm / in):

front:
1601 / 63.0 with 17-inch wheels
1591 / 62.6 with 18-inch wheels
rear:
1587 / 62.5 with 17-inch wheels
1577 / 62.1 with 18-inch wheels

Curb weight (kg / lb):

CX: 1694 / 3735
CXL: 1726 / 3806
Super: 1813 / 3998

Headroom (mm / in):

front: 1004 / 39.5
rear: 957 / 37.6

Legroom (mm / in):

front: 1079 / 42.5
rear: 1051 / 41.0

Shoulder room (mm / in):

front: 1473 / 58.0
rear: 1453 / 57.0

Hip room (mm / in):

front: 1424 / 56.7
rear: 1445 / 57.0

Seating capacity (front / rear):

5 / 6 (2 or 3 front / 3 rear)
5-passenger only on Super

EPA passenger volume (L / cu ft):

3058 / 108

EPA interior volume (L / cu ft):

3540 / 125

Cargo volume (L / cu ft):

481 / 17

Trailer towing maximum (kg / lb):

454 / 1000 (est. for all models)

Fuel tank (L / imp.gal):

70 / 15.4