2000 Cadillac Catera Review Summary & Specs
Base Sedan
Catera Sport plays it tight with European manners.
Summary & Specs
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We thoroughly enjoyed playing with the Catera Sport and were surprised at how gutsy it acted. Earlier versions did not meet this expectation, and the taut new tone obviously elevates this car to a better position against competitors.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Luxury Cars |
| Editor |
Bob Plunkett |
| Model Lineup |
Catera ($30,860) |
| Engines (standard) |
3.0-liter 24v V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) |
3.0-liter 24v V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) |
4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
Dual front and side airbags, front seatbelt tensioners, ABS, traction control |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
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| Basic Warranty |
4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Ruesselsheim, Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-333-4CAD |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.catera.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$30,860 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Catera ($30,860) |
| Standard Equipment |
Automatic climate control, AM/FM/cassette stereo, power windows, mirrors and locks, remote entry, security system, cruise control, anti-theft alarm with engine immobilizing, adjustable leather-trim steering wheel, cast aluminum wheels, On-Star navigation/communication system |
| Destination Charge |
640 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Sport package ($2000) includes sport seats, heated front seats, aluminum interior trim, sport suspension tuning, sport rocker moldings, Bose sound system, sunroof |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
rear-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$33,500 |
| Horse Power |
200 @ 6000 |
| Torque |
192 @ 3400 |
| Fuel Economy |
18/24 |
| Wheelbase |
107.5 |
| Length/Width/Height |
192.2/70.3/56.4 |
| Track Front/Rear |
59.3/59.8 |
| Turning Radius |
33.47 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.7/54.6/42.2 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.4/55.9/37.5 |
| Trunk Volume |
14.5 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
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| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent |
| Ground Clearance |
5.2 |
| Curb Weight |
3770 |
| Stock Tires |
P235/45HR17 (Sport) |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
16.0 |