2000 CADILLAC CATERA

For 2000, Cadillac wanted to convince the buying public to purchase a Catera claiming it is a real Cadillac. "Great cars turn driving into a magical experience. In a single moment, you feel stimulated, even exhilarated by the ease with which even challenging manoeuvres are accomplished. Yet thoroughly confident, thanks to the tremendous competence of the vehicle under your command. Perhaps you've never felt that way about driving before. If so, it's time to put a little magic into your life. With the 2000 Catera from Cadillac. That's right. Cadillac."

The badges said "Cadillac" but the car was just a German Opel

Cadillac claimed that the 2000 Catera Sport was "an uncompromised sports sedan and a highly rewarding driver's car." Instead of a woodgrain trim, the dash was trimmed in brushed aluminum. The front seats were leather, heated, and had a 10-way manual adjustment (after all sports cars wouldn't have power adjustments). The suspension was specially tuned and the wheels were 17" with high-performance tires

The stereo accommodated both cassettes and CDs as well as the "Weather Band" and "Radio Data System." It also featured the Bose 8-speaker sound system. A trunk-mounted 12-disc CD changer was optional. Taking a page out of Buick, the automatic climate control allowed the driver and front passenger to select different temperatures.

Cadillac had long since abandoned the front-engine, rear-wheel drive setup, but with the Catera, the arrangement was back with 4-wheel independent suspension, rear automatic level control, Bosch ASR5 traction control, anti-lock braking, and large disc brakes at all four wheels.

The engine is a 3.0 liter, double overhead cam V6 producing 200 horsepower mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission with a choice of Normal, Sport and Winter shift modes.

ENGINE

Engine type: 3.0L, 24-valve DOHC V6
Horsepower: 200 @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 192 lb-ft. @ 3600 rpm
Block: Cast-iron
Heads: Aluminum
Carburetion: Fuel Injection
Throttle control: Electronic
Spark plugs: Triple-tipped 166,000 km (100,000 mile)
Compression ratio: 10.0:1
Coolant: DEX-Cool up to 240,000 km (150,000 mile)
Recommended fuel: Premium unleaded

DRIVELINE

Configuration: Front engine/rear wheel drive
Transmission: 4-speed automatic with Dexron III long-life fluid
Brake transmission: shift interlock
Shift mode: sport shift select
Start capability: third-gear
1st gear ratio: 2.856:1
2nd gear ratio: 1.62:1
3rd gear ratio: 1.00:1
4th gear ratio: 0.723:1
Final drive ratio: 3.90:1

CHASSIS

Front Suspension: Fully independent MacPherson strut with coil springs
Rear Suspension: Multi-link with coil springs and automatic rear level control
Front stabilizer bar: 26 mm (1.02 in.)
Rear stabilizer bar: 15 mm (.59 in.)
Steering: Recirculating ball speed-sensitive
Turning circle: 10.2 m (ee.47 ft) curb-to-curb
Turns: 3.0 lock-to-lock
Tires: P225/55HR16 Goodyear Eagle RS-A M+S blackwall tires
Traction control: Full-range

PERFORMANCE

Acceleration: 0-96 km/h (0-60 mph): 8.5 seconds
Braking: 96-0 km/h (60-0 mph): 40 m (132 ft)
Top speed: 200 km/h (125 mph)

CAPACITIES

Oil: 5.8 L (6.1 qt)
Coolant: 10 L (10.6 qt)
Fuel: 61 L (16 gal)
Battery: 12 volt
Towing: 454 kg (1000 lb)
Trunk: 410 L (14.5 cu. ft)
Curb weight: 1710 kg (3770 lb)

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase: 2730 mm (107.4 in)
Length: 4882 mm (192.2 in)
Width: 1786 mm (70.3 in)
Height: 1432 mm (56.4 in)
Front track: 1506 mm (59.3 in)
Rear track: 1520 mm (59.8 in)

INTERIOR STANDARD FEATURES

Frontal air bags: Next Generation, driver and front passenger
Side impact air bags: Driver and front passenger, seat-mounted
Air conditioning: automatic, dual zone
Interior Filter: Air filtration system
Trunk net: Cargo convenience net
Console: Front floor with cupholders
Cruise control: electronic
Door locks: automatic power, programmable with lock-out protection
Safety doors: Rear door, child-security
Fuel filler door: power remote release
Glove compartment: air conditioned and illuminated
Interior lights: Illuminated entry system, courtesy light, map lihgt, reading light, ashtray light
Instrumentation: analog cluster (speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature, oil pressure, voltmeter; low-fuel, low engine coolant, low washer fluid, and low brake pad indicataors)
Entry system: remote keyless system with perimeter lighting and activation verification
Mirror: Inside rearview, auto-dimming electrochromic
Electric benefit: Retained accessory power
Safety belts: front/rear outboard 5-posiition shoulder height-adjustable; front seat pretensioners; lap/shoulder belts at all positions
Seatback: split-folding with pass-through
Driver seat: 8-way power
Passenger seat: 2-way power
Front seat type: Cloth bucket seats with manual lumbar adjusters
Seat heaters: Heated front and rear seating areas
Sunvisors: Left and right illuminated vantiy mirrors
Steering wheel: leather-wrapped, tilt adjustable with sound system controls
Tether anchors: child-seat, 3-position rear seat
Trunk release: power remote
Windows: power, express up/down all windows, pinch guard and rear window lock-out

EXTERIOR STANDARD FEATURES

Antenna: Integrated Rear-window
Fog lights: standard
Glass: Tinted Solar-Ray
Headlights: Daytime Running Lights, automatic light control with Twilight Sentinel, activated by windshield wiper
Lights: front cornering
Mirrors: fold-away, power remote control, heated
Windshield wipers: variable intermittent

OPTIONS

Deluxe Package: leather seating areas, power 8-way passenger seat adjuster, 3-person memory/personalization including driver seat, interior and exterior mirros, audible/visible theft-deterrent system, and garage door opener.
Sport Package: manual adjusting Sport front bucket seats, leather seating areas, gray accent instrument panel, audible/visible theft-deterrent system, Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, rear spoiler, 17" x 7.5" Sport aluminum wheels, P235/45R17 performance tires, Sport suspension with modified springs and dampers.
Preferred package: leather seating areas.
Sunroof: power, sliding glass panel with express open/close feature
Sunshade: power, rear window
Wheels: 16" x 7" chrome finished cast-aluminum

EXTERIOR COLORS

Ivory
Rain Forest
Platinum
Sapphire
Sand
Cranberry
Ebony
Sage

INTERIOR COLORS

Neutral
Charcoal
Stone

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