1997 CADILLAC CATERA
PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
The Cadillac Catera is the only car from a North American
manufacturer to currently compete in the growing "entry-luxury"
category. Catera combines the driving fun of a European sport
sedan with the luxury and security that customers expect from
Cadillac. Jointly developed by Cadillac and Adam Opel AG,
Catera is designed to appeal to sophisticated buyers who want
quality and value as well as overall vehicle performance.
NEW FOR 1997:
* All-new, rear-wheel-drive model (based on European Opel Omega MV6)
* 3.0-litre DOHC, 24-valve V6 engine
* Speed-sensitive steering
* 4-speed electronic automatic transmission with 3-mode shift select
* Traction control with on/off switch
* Traction enhancement (third-gear start capability)
* Standard side air bags (interim availability)
* Heated windshield washer nozzles
* Wiper-activated headlamps
* Dual zone climate control
* Air quality filter
* Lockable glove compartment with temperature control
* Available Bose uplevel optional radio with 8 speakers
* Standard heated front and rear seats
* Memory function in driver's seat
* Available 3-channel programmable garage door opener
* Heated power outside rearview mirrors (foldaway feature)
* Split-folding rear seat back (3-way) with pass-through feature
MODEL: Catera (4-door sedan)
VEHICLE CLASS: Entry-Luxury
ASSEMBLY LOCATION: Russelsheim, Germany
CUSTOMER PROFILE:
The Cadillac Catera is designed to appeal to upscale buyers in their
mid 30s to early 50s. These buyers, however, are not traditional
Cadillac customers. They are more prone to own or have owned import
nameplates, and although many are affluent, they also tend to be
value-conscious. They like the idea of luxury, but don't want to
go overboard.
PRODUCT MILESTONES:
1994 - Catera prototype shown at Detroit Auto Show
1996 - Early-production model shown at Detroit, Montreal, Vancouver and
Toronto Auto Shows
1997 - Catera goes on sale in fall of 1996
EXTERIOR FEATURES
CATERA
Antenna Rear
window, integrated S
Door Handles Oval-design, body-colour door
handles S
Fascia Single
piece, wrap-around front and rear fascia S
Gas Cap Tether
with cap holder on fuel door S
Glass Tinted,
Solar Ray (TM) - all windows S
Grille Black
chrome w/integrated colour Cadillac
wreath
and crest S
Mirrors Dual
outside; power; heated; folding;
body
colour S
Moulding Integrated,
body side moulding S
Rocker Panel Body-colour rocker panel S
Sunroof Electric
programmable w/express open and close O
Taillamps Extend across
entire rear of car S
Wheels 16"
x 7" cast-aluminum, 7-spoke S
16"
x 7" cast-aluminum, 5-spoke "Sport Wheel" O
16"
x 7" chrome-plated, 5-spoke "Sport Wheel" O
Washer Nozzles Heated windshield washer nozzles S
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
INTERIOR FEATURES
CATERA
Accessory Power Retained power for 10 minutes S
Air Conditioning Dual-zone electronic climate control w/rear seat
HVAC
ducts
S
Air Filter Air quality filter incorporated
in HVAC system S
Assist Handles Front and rear S
Cargo Convenience Net Net
S
Cellular Phone Integrated (dealer installation) O
Console Front floor
w/shifter, HVAC and radio controls S
Cruise Control Electronic
S
Cupholders Dual cupholder in centre
console S
Defogger Rear window,
electric S
Door Locks Automatic, programmable
S
Garage Door
Opener 3-channel,
programmable O
Glovebox Illuminated,
lockable w/temperature control S
Headrests Extended height design,
articulating driver and
front
passenger; adjustable for all outboard
positions
S
Instrumentation Analog gauges (speedometer, tachometer, voltmeter,
trip
odometer, coolant temperature, oil pressure,
fuel
gauge) S
Key Single
key for ignition and locks S
Lighting Courtesy reading,
ashtray, illuminated entry,
exit
lighting S
Glove
compartment (lockable w/temperature control) S
Map Pockets Located on driver and front
passenger seat backs
and
on front doors S
Mirror Electrochromic
inside rearview mirror S
Radio AM
stereo/FM stereo, cassette S
Bose
uplevel 8-speaker system O
Trunk-mounted,
12-disc CD changer
(dealer
installed) O
Cellular
phone (dealer installed) O
Reading Lamps Front and rear S
Remote Fuel Door Located in centre instrument panel switch pod S
Safety Belts 5-position height-adjustable front
seat
(w/pretensioners)
and rear outboard seat belts S
Seats Spilt-folding
rear seat back w/centre armrest and
pass-through
feature S
Power
fore/aft/tilt and recliner/height
adjustment
(driver's seat) S
Power
fore/aft/tilt and recliner/height adjustment
(passenger's
seat) O
Manual
lumbar support (driver and front
passenger
seats) S
Power
height adjustment (front passenger) S
Heated
front and rear seats (cushion and back) S
Memory
function for driver's seat and mirrors O
Carpeted
rear seat back S
Leather
trim O
Steering Wheel Leather-wrapped, 4-spoke design w/stereo controls
S
Tilt
S
Traction Control Electronic; on/off switch located in centre
instrument
panel switch pod S
Trunk Convenience
net; carpeted luggage compartment S
Trunk Release Located in centre instrument panel switch
pod S
Windows Power w/express
up and down; child lockout
(rear
windows) and auto-reversing "pinch" guard
(all
windows) S
Wipers Demand
cycle S
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
POWER TEAMS / CHASSIS / MECHANICAL CATERA
Brake System Front and rear disc (front vented;
rear solid) S
Coolant Dex-Cool
(TM) S
Engine 3.0-litre
DOHC V6 S
Exhaust Dual, chrome
round exhaust tips; stainless steel
exhaust
system S
Heater Engine
block S
Load Leveling Automatic level control S
Spark Plugs Platinum-tipped S
Steering Recirculating
ball, speed-sensitive,
variable-effort
S
Suspension 4-wheel independent; self-stabilizing
(front),
load-leveling
(rear) S
Tires P225/55R16
Goodyear Eagle GSA all weather,
H-rated
S
Transmission Electronic 4-speed automatic w/overdrive
and
dual
mode (sport/normal) shift select feature;
third-gear
start feature S
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
SAFETY / SECURITY
CATERA
Air Bags Driver and
front passenger S
Side-door
air bags (driver and front passenger,
available
mid-1997) S
Anti-Lock Brakes 4-wheel ABS S
Anti-Lockout When key is left in ignition, doors
will not lock S
Anti-Theft Transponder key (enables/disables
ignition) S
BTSI Brake
transmission shift interlock S
Child Safety
Locks Rear
doors
S
Illuminated
Entry Illuminated
entry system S
Keyless Entry Remote keyless entry system S
Lighting Cornering lamps,
daytime running lamps, Twilight
Sentinel
and halogen headlamps S
Fog
lamps
S
Wiper-activated
headlamps S
Steering Column Lockable
S
Theft-Deterrent System w/theft-interruption features, including
flashing
lights and sounding horn S
Traction Control Full-range, electronic, on/off switch S
Traction
Enhancement Third-gear start capability
S
Washer Nozzles Heated windshield washer nozzles S
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
TECHNICAL
PRODUCT INFORMATION
FRAME Integral
frame (unibody)
BODY MATERIAL Two-sided galvanized steel
on body panels (except
roof:
single-sided)
SUSPENSION Front Independent (self-stabilizing),
MacPherson strut, coil
springs,
stabilizer bar
Rear
Independent (load leveling), multi-link, coil springs,
stabilizer
bar
BRAKES Power-assisted;
ABS; 4-wheel disc (front vented; solid
rear)
STEERING Recirculating
ball bearing; speed-sensitive; variable-
assist
WHEELS 16"
x 7" cast-aluminum
TIRES P225/55HR16,
Goodyear Eagle GSA all-weather
ENGINE 3.0
litre V6
Type 54-degree,
DOHC V6
Bore x Stroke 86 x 85 mm (3.4 x 3.4")
Displacement 2962 cc (181 cu.in.)
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Fuel Premium
Unleaded
Fuel Induction Sequential fuel injection (Variable "Dual-Ram"
System)
Horsepower 200 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque 192
lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm
LAYOUT Front-engine
/ Rear-wheel drive
TRANSMISSION 4-speed electronic shift
control
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.86
2nd
1.62
3rd
1.00
4th
0.72
Reverse 2.00
Final Drive Ratio 3.90
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 2730 mm (107.4")
Length 4924 mm (193.8")
Width 1786
mm ( 70.3")
Height 1457 mm (
57.4")
Track Front 1502 mm ( 59.1")
Rear 1520
mm ( 59.8")
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Leg Room
front/rear 1067/ 970 mm (42.0/38.2")
Head Room
front/rear 981/ 960 mm (38.6/37.8")
Shoulder Room
front/rear 1388/1382 mm (54.6/54.4")
Hip Room
front/rear 1394/1396 mm (54.9/55.0")
WEIGHTS / CAPACITIES
Curb Weight 1710 kg (3770 lb.)
Fuel Capacity 68 L (15.0 gal.)
Passenger
Seating 2/3
Trunk Volume 411 L (14.5 cu.ft.)
Interior Volume 2738 L (96.7 cu.ft.)