1998 Cadillac Catera
Body style(s): 4-door sedan

Trim levels:
base		 MSRP:
$29,995

Notes: Cadillac's entry-luxury sedan entered its second season to only minor changes. A CD player was standardized, and GM's OnStar communications system became optional. The traction control system was updated, now applying braking force to a slipping wheel. Despite Cadillac's best efforts, quality-control problems were already rearing their heads on the Catera.

Series: 1997-2001

DESIGN

Layout:
Seats:

Engine(s):		 longitudinal front-engine, rear-wheel drive, steel unibody
5

3.0L 24-valve dohc SFI V6
Bore x stroke: 86.0x85.0mm
Compression ratio: 10.0 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Horsepower (SAE net): 200bhp@6000rpm
Torque (SAE net): 192lb-ft@3600rpm
Transmission: 4-speed automatic (f.d. ratio 3.90:1)
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy, 1985 test): 18/25mpg

DIMENSIONS

EPA Class:
Wheelbase:
Length:
Width:
Height:
Track, F:
Track, R:
Clearance:		 MIDSIZE
107.4"
193.8"
70.3"
57.4"
59.1"
59.8"
5.0"
Curb weight: 3770lbs.
Interior volume:
Cargo volume:
Fuel tank:		 51/45 cu ft. (f/r)
16.6 cu ft.
18.0 gal.

TECHNICAL

Tires:
Suspension
(f/r):
Brakes (f/r):
Steering:
Active sys.:
Airbags:		 225/50-16
independent: MacPherson struts, lower A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, ARB
independent: multilink, coil springs, tube shocks, ARB
disc/disc, ABS (11.6" vented/11.3" solid)
recirculating-ball, variable power-assisted, 3.0. turns-to-lock
traction control (std.)
dual front

PERFORMANCE

Acceleration (zero to 60 mph):
Braking (60 to zero mph):
Roadholding (skidpad):
Slalom speed (100' intervals):
Turning circle:		 9.2sec.
142ft.
0.77g
57.4mph
34.1ft.


SEE ALSO: none
COMPETITORS: Acura TL, Audi A4, BMW 3-Series, Infiniti I30, Lexus ES 300, Mazda Millenia, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mitsubishi Diamante, Saab 900, Volvo S70

1998 Cadillac Catera sedan
Cadillac Catera sedan.


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