Cadillac Catera - Road Test
Whether the Catera can top the likes of the A4, 328i, C280, or ES 300 will have to be determined in a head-to-head comparison.
| TECH DATA |
| Cadillac Catera |
| GENERAL/POWERTRAIN |
| Body style | 4-door, 5-passenger |
| Vehicle configuration | Front engine, rear drive |
| Engine configuration | 54° V-6, DOHC, |
| | 4 valves/cylinder |
| Engine displacement, ci/cc | 181/2962 |
| Horsepower, |
| hp @ rpm, SAE net | 200 @ 6000 |
| Torque, |
| lb-ft @ rpm, SAE net | 192 @ 3600 |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Axle ratio | 3.71:1 |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wheelbase, in./mm | 107.4/2730 |
| Length, in./mm | 193.8/4924 |
| Base curb weight, lb | 3770 |
| Fuel capacity, gal. | 18.0 |
| Fuel economy, |
| EPA city/hwy., mpg | 18/25 |
| CHASSIS |
| Suspension, f/r | MacPherson struts, coil springs/ |
| | multilink, coil springs |
| Steering | Recirculating ball, variable power assist |
| Brakes, f/r | Vented discs/discs, ABS |
| Wheels | 16 x 7.0, cast aluminum |
| Tires | Goodyear Eagle RS-A, 225/55HR16 |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Acceleration, 0-60 mph, sec | 8.9 |
| Quarter mile, sec/mph | 16.7/83.4 |
| Braking, 60-0 mph, ft | 128 |
| Slalom, 600-ft, mph: | 60.9 |
| Skidpad, 200-ft, lateral g: | 0.82 |
| PRICE |
| Base price | $30,000 (est.) |
| Price as tested | $34,500 (est.) |
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