Cadillac Catera

Cadillac Catera
1997–1999 Catera
Overview
Manufacturer	Opel (General Motors)
Also called	Opel Omega Vauxhall Omega
Production	1996–2001
Model years	1997–2001
Assembly	Rüsselsheim, Germany (Opel Automobile GmbH)
Body and chassis
Class	Executive car
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	FR layout
Platform	GM V platform (RWD)
Related	Opel Omega
Powertrain
Engine	3.0 L L81 V6
Transmission	4-speed GM 4L30-E automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	107.5 in (2,730 mm)
Length	1997–99: 194.0 in (4,928 mm) 2000–01: 192.2 in (4,882 mm)
Width	70.3 in (1,786 mm)
Height	1997–99: 56.3 in (1,430 mm) 2000–01: 56.4 in (1,433 mm)
Curb weight	3,897 lb (1,768 kg)
Chronology
Successor	Cadillac CTS

The Cadillac Catera is a executive luxury Sedan made by Cadillac from 1996 to 2001.

History and Features

The Cadillac Catera was previewed by the Cadillac LSE concept at the Detroit Auto Show in 1994 then at the Detroit Montreal Vancouver and Toronto auto shows a early-production model was shown in 1996. Cadillac later began selling the Catera in the United States in 1996 as a 1997 model the Catera was a rebadged Opel Omega.

It has a 3.0 liter V6 engine with a 4-speed automatic transmission it was improved in 2000.

Markets

The Cadillac Catera was sold mainly in The American market but also in Canada and Middle East.

Discontinuation

The Cadillac Catera was discontinued in 2001 due to weak sales and marketing campaign that didint reach young buyers it was later replaced by the Cadillac CTS.

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