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Cadillac Catera Catera

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2 versions · 2 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
3.0 (203 KM) Selected Gasoline 203 KM 1996–2001
3.2 (211 KM) Selected Gasoline 211 KM 2000–2002

Selected engine version

3.0 (203 KM)

Gasoline · 1996–2001

Engine power
203 KM
Torque
260 Nm
Engine displacement
2,962 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.5 s
Maximum speed
204 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Cadillac
Model
Catera
Version
Catera
Engine
3.0 (203 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1996
End of production
2001
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
204 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.4 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
L81
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2962 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression ratio
10.1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.8 l
Coolant capacity
10 l
Power
203 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
260 Nm @ 3600 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
68 l
Minimum trunk capacity
410 l
Curb weight
1710 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4930 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1430 mm
Wheelbase
2730 mm
Front track
1505 mm
Rear track
1520 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm gearbox
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/55 HR16
Rim size
7J x 16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

3.2 (211 KM)

Gasoline · 2000–2002

Engine power
211 KM
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Cadillac
Model
Catera
Version
Catera
Engine
3.2 (211 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Start of production
2000
End of production
2002
Body type
Sedan
Fuel type
Gasoline

Engine

Engine model / code
L81
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
5.8 l
Coolant capacity
10 l
Power
211 KM

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

ABS
no