1999
CADILLAC CATERA
PRODUCT OVERVIEW: The Cadillac Catera is the only car
from
a North American manufacturer
currently
competing in the "entry-
luxury"
category. Catera combines the
driving
fun of a European sport sedan
with
the luxury and security that
customers
expect from Cadillac. Catera
is
designed to appeal to buyers who
want
quality and value, as well as
overall
vehicle performance and a
vehicle
that's fun to drive.
NEW FOR 1999: * Catera becomes the first Cadillac to
meet
new low emission vehicle standards
(which
take full effect in 2001),
significantly
reducing smog-causing
exhaust
emissions through new
powertrain
control computers, an
electronic
throttle control, wide-range
heated
exhaust oxygen sensors, and a
number
of mechanical changes in the
engine
*
New fuel tank and evaporative emission
system
*
Electronic throttle control
*
New multi-layer steel cylinder head
gaskets
*
Improved remote keyless entry range
*
Indicator light in cluster for loose
fuel
cap
MODEL: Catera
(4-door
sedan / rear-wheel drive)
VEHICLE CLASS: Entry Luxury
ASSEMBLY LOCATION: Rüsselsheim, Germany
CUSTOMER PROFILE: The Cadillac Catera is designed to
appeal
to upscale buyers between their
mid
30s and 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 without being
excessive.
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
1998
- New traction control system;
expanded
features, including
optional
electric rear sunshade
and
radios, and standard rear
seat
centre three-point shoulder
belt
1999
- Improved remote keyless entry
range;
indicator light added in
cluster
for loose fuel cap;
electronic
throttle control
EXTERIOR FEATURES Catera
Antenna Rear
window, integrated S
Glass Solar
Ray, all windows, tinted S
Headlamps Wiper-activated
headlamps S
Mirrors Electric,
heated, dual remote S
control,
body colour, fold-away
Mouldings Body-side, body-colour
mouldings S
Sunroof Electric,
sliding glass panel with O
selected
position, express open and
close
Wheels 16"
x 7" five-spoke, aluminum S
16"
x 7" five-spoke, chrome O
Wiper System Variable intermittent S
S - Standard Equipment.
O - Optional Equipment.
INTERIOR FEATURES Catera
Air Conditioning Dual zone electronic climate control S
with
rear seat HVAC ducts and air
quality
filter
Cargo Net Cargo convenience
net S
Console Front
floor console with shifter, S
HVAC
and radio controls
Cruise Control Cruise control S
Defogger Rear window,
electric defogger S
Garage Door Opener 3-channel, programmable O
Instrumentation Speedometer, tachometer, voltage, S
trip
odometer, coolant temperature,
fuel
gauge with low fuel warning, oil
pressure,
low engine coolant warning,
low
windshield washer warning, brake
pad
warning, and loose fuel cap
warning
light
Lighting Courtesy
reading, ashtray, S
illuminated
entry, exit lighting
Glove
compartment (lockable with S
temperature
control)
Mats Front
and rear with carpeted inserts S
Mirrors Visor,
driver and front passenger, S
illuminated
Mirror, Rearview Auto-dimming rearview mirror S
Power Features Automatic door locks, programmable S
Power
windows, with express up and S
down
Remote
control fuel filler door lock S
Retained
accessory power S
Trunk
release S
Radios AM
stereo/FM stereo with seek/scan, S
auto-reverse
music search cassette,
clock,
TheftLock and 6-speaker system
(note:
no rear speakers)
AM
stereo/FM stereo, weatherband, O
seek/scan,
auto-reverse music search
cassette,
RDS, CD, clock, and
TheftLock
(includes Bose® 8-speaker
system
with two rear trim panel
speakers)
Seats Front
cloth bucket, driver 8-way S
power
adjuster, front passenger 2-way
power
adjuster, reclining, lumbar,
front
and rear heated seats, split-
folding
rear seat backs with centre
armrest
and pass-through feature
Leather
with 8-way power driver and 3- O
person
memory (also activates
mirrors);
front and rear, heated
Seat Adjusters 8-way, power, driver's seat adjuster
S
8-way,
power, front passenger seat O
adjuster
Steering Wheel Four-spoke design, leather-wrapped, S
tilt
feature, and steering wheel
radio
controls
Sunshade Electric,
rear window sunshade O
Telephone For dealer-installed
cellular phone S
Provisions (OnStar® compatible)
Trim Carpeted
luggage compartment S
S - Standard Equipment.
O - Optional Equipment.
MECHANICAL
Catera
Block Heater Engine block heater S
Brakes Power
front and rear disc S
Engine 3.0-litre
DOHC V6 SFI S
Exhaust System Dual exhaust system S
Steering Speed-sensitive,
variable effort S
Suspension Automatic level control
S
Tires P225/55R16
Goodyear Eagle GSA 'H' S
Rated
Transmission 4-speed electronically controlled
S
automatic
with overdrive and
normal/sport
shift modes, and winter
feature
S - Standard Equipment.
O - Optional Equipment.
SAFETY AND SECURITY Catera
Air Bags Driver
and front passenger air bags S
Anti-Lock Brakes 4-wheel ABS S
Anti-Lockout When key left in ignition,
driver's S
Feature door
will not lock
Child Safety Locks Rear door locks S
Entry System Illuminated entry system S
Lighting Daytime
running lamps, fog lamps with S
integrated
cornering lamps, Twilight
Sentinel,
wiper-activated headlamps,
and
flash-to-pass
PASS-Key® II Anti-theft system with
coded key S
Remote Keyless Activation verification (visual) S
Entry
Roadside Service 24-hour Roadside Service S
Safety Belts Front, 5-position height adjust
with S
pre-tensioners
Rear
outboard, 5-position height S
adjust
and 3-point centre shoulder
belt
Theft-Deterrent Audible O
System
Traction Control Full range with on/off capability S
Systems
Third-gear
start capability S
Windshield Washer Heated S
Nozzles
S - Standard Equipment.
O - Optional Equipment.
TECHNICAL PRODUCT
INFORMATION
FRAME Integral
frame (unibody)
BODY MATERIAL Steel with extensive anti-corrosion
processes
SUSPENSION front Independent (self-stabilizing),
MacPherson
strut, coil springs,
stabilizer
bar
rear
Independent (load leveling), multi-link,
coil
springs, stabilizer bar and
automatic
level control
BRAKES Power-assisted;
ABS; 4-wheel disc (front
vented;
solid rear)
STEERING
Type Recirculating
ball; speed-sensitive;
variable-assist
Turns 3.0
Turning Diameter 10.2 m (33.5 ft.)
WHEELS 16"
x 7" cast-aluminum
TIRES P225/55HR16
Goodyear Eagle GSA
All-Weather
ENGINE 3.0L
V6
Type DOHC,
54-degree V6
Block Cast
iron
Cylinder Head Aluminum
Bore x Stroke 86.0 x 85.0 mm (3.4 x 3.4")
Displacement 2962 cc (181 cu.in.)
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Fuel Premium
Unleaded
Fuel Induction Sequential-Port 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 (107.5")
Length 4926
mm (194.0")
Width 1786
mm ( 70.3")
Height 1432
mm ( 56.4")
Track front 1506 mm ( 59.3")
rear
1520 mm ( 59.8")
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Head Room
front/rear 982/
975 mm (38.7/38.4")
Leg Room
front/rear 1071/ 953
mm (42.2/37.5")
Shoulder Room
front/rear 1388/1419
mm (54.6/55.9")
Hip Room
front/rear 1394/1401
mm (54.9/55.2")
WEIGHTS/CAPACITIES
Curb Weight 1710 kg. (3770 lb.)
Fuel Capacity 60 L (15 gal.)
Passenger Seating 2/3
Draf Coefficient 0.327
Trunk Volume 410 L (14.5 cu.ft.)
Interior Volume 2781 L (98.2 cu.ft.)
Towing (maximum) 455 kg. (1000 lb.)
NOTE:
Interior volume specifications do
not
include trunk volume.