he 2008 Acadia rides on a 118.9 inch (3020.7 mm) wheelbase and offers wide 67.28 inch (1709 mm) front-rear tracks that will offer a lower ride height. The suspension is independent front and rear, the front featuring a MacPherson strut design, with a direct-acting stabilizer bar and aluminum knuckles.The Acadia uses GMs High Feature LY7 V6 that was introduced in the Cadillac CTS. In the Acadia, the engine produces 275 hp (205 kW) and 251 lb·ft (340 N·m). of torque (340 Nm). The Acadia also uses the new 6T75 6-speed automatic.As with most modern GM vehicles, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS are standard, and more standard safety features are included as well.