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Catera Preliminary Specifications
| Engine |
| Alternator
(amp) |
120 |
| Bore x Stroke
(in./mm) |
3.4 x 3.4 /
86 x 85 |
| Compression
Ratio |
10.0:1 |
| Cylinder Head |
Aluminum |
| Displacement
(in3/cm3) |
181 / 2962 |
| Emission Control |
LEV, OBD II,
catalyst |
| Engine Block |
Cast iron |
| Engine Type |
3.0L DOHC V6 |
| Horsepower
(bhp/kW @ rpm) |
200 / 150 @
6000 |
| Ignition System |
12V coil at
plug |
| Induction System |
3-stage 'multi-ram'
air induction system |
| Recommended
Fuel |
Unleaded premium |
| Redline (rpm) |
5500 |
| Torque (lb.-ft/N·m
@ rpm) |
192 / 270 @
3400 |
| Valvetrain |
24V DOHC, belt
driven cams |
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| Driveline |
| Drive
System Type |
Rear-wheel
drive |
| Gear
Ratios |
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1st |
2.856:1 |
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2nd |
1.62:1 |
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3rd |
1.0:1 |
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4th |
.723:1 |
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Reverse |
2.0:1 |
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Overall Final
Drive Ratio |
3.9:1 |
| Transmission |
Four-speed
electronic shift control, auto,
Hydramatic THM 4L30E |
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| Chassis/Suspension |
| Braking
System |
Dual circuit,
4-wheel disc front vented, solid rear, Bosch ABS5.3 |
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Front Disc Size
(dia. x thick.) (in./mm) |
11.65
x 1.1 / 296 x 28 |
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Rear Disc Size
(dia. x thick.) (in./mm) |
11.26
x .47 / 286 x 12 |
| Shock
Absorbers |
Gas preloaded |
| Stabilizer
Bar Diameter (in./mm) |
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Front |
1.02 / 26 |
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Rear |
.59 / 15 |
| Steering
Ratio |
14.8:1 |
| SteeringType |
Recirculating
ball, speed-sensitive |
| SteeringWheel
Turns |
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lock-to-lock |
3 |
| Suspension |
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Front |
MacPherson
strut lower control arms with hydro bushing and
coil spring |
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Rear |
Multi-link,
coil springs |
| Tires |
Goodyear Eagle
RS-A all season P225/55HR16 |
| Traction
Control System |
Full range Bosch
ASR5.3 |
| Turning
Circle, Curb-to-Curb (ft./M) |
33.47 / 10.2 |
| Turning
Circle, Wall-to-Wall (ft./M) |
36.26 / 11.05 |
| Wheels,
Five-spoke Design (in./mm) |
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Standard |
16 x 7 / 406
x 178 cast aluminum |
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Optional |
16 x 7 / 406
x 178 chrome/painted |
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| Body/Exterior
Dimension |
| Body
Type |
Unibody |
| Curb
Weight (lb./kg) |
3770 / 1710 |
| Drag
Coefficient |
0.33 |
| Ground
Clearance, Minium (in./mm) |
5.24 / 133 |
| Height,
Overall (in./mm) |
56.4 / 1432 |
| Length,
over (in./mm |
192.2 / 4882 |
| Overhand
(in./mm) |
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Front |
40.2 / 1021 |
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Rear |
46.3 / 1177 |
| Tread
(in./mm) |
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Front |
59.3 / 1506 |
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Read |
59.8 / 1520 |
| Vehicle
Type |
5-passenger,
4-door sedan |
| Weight
Distribution (%, front/rear) |
53.2 / 46.8 |
| Wheelbase
(in./mm) |
107.5 / 2730 |
| Width,
Overall (in./mm) |
70.3 / 1786 |
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| Interior
Dimensions |
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Front |
Rear |
| Head
Room (in./mm) |
38.7 / 982
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38.4 / 975 |
| Hip
Room (in./mm) |
54.9 / 1394 |
55.2 /1401 |
| Knee
Clearance (in./mm) |
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3.7 / 95 |
| Leg
Room (in./mm) |
42.2 / 1071 |
37.5 / 953 |
| Shoulder
Room (in./mm) |
54.6 / 1388 |
55.9 / 1419 |
| Vehicle
Class |
Mid-size |
| Volume
(ft3/L) |
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EPA Interior
(inc. trunk) |
112.7
/ 3191.3 |
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Interior Cabin
|
98.2
/ 2780.7 |
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| Capacities |
| Battery (volts/cca)
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12 / 300 |
| Cooling System
(qt./L) |
10.57 / 10 |
| Fuel Tank (gal./L)
|
(est.) 16.0
/ 60.56 |
| Oil (qt./L)
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6.0 / 5.75 |
| Tire Inflation
Pressures (psi/kPa) |
32 / 220 |
| Towing Capacity
(lbs./kg) |
1000 / 453.6 |
| Trunk (ft3/L)
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14.5 / 410 |
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| Performance |
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| Cruising
Range (miles/km) |
(est.) 384
/ 618 |
| Fuel
Economy, EPA Rating |
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City/Hwy (mpg)
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(est.) 18 /
24 |
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City/Hwy (km/L)
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(est.) 8 / 10 |
| Standing
1/4 Mile (sec.) |
16.5 |
| Top
Speed (mph/kPh) |
125 / 201 |
| 0-60
mph (0-96 kPh) |
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Acceleration
(sec.) |
8.5 |
| 60-0
mph (96-0 kPh) |
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Braking Distance
(ft./M) |
132 / 40 |
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| Manufactured |
| Ruesselsheim,
Germany |
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