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1997 Cadillac Catera Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 1997 Cadillac Catera specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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1997 Cadillac Catera Research

1997 Cadillac Catera

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Transmissions: 4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive

1997 Cadillac Catera Specs

Performance & Efficiency Hide
2,962 cc 3 liters 6 V 54° front longitudinal engine with 86 mm bore, 85 mm stroke, 10 compression ratio, cast iron block, light alloy head, double overhead cam, automatic valve adjustment and four valves per cylinder
Premium unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 9.4
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 68 liter fuel tank
Power: 149 kW , 200 HP @ 6,000 rpm; 192 ft lb @ 3,600 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
ABS
3.9:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic traction control via engine management
Immobilizer
Fullsize steel rim internal spare wheel
Strut front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs
Automatic front and rear suspension levelling
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Body color medium body side molding
Front and rear body color impact absorbing bumpers
Chrome/bright trim on rear
Coefficient of drag: 0.33
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,928, overall width (mm): 1,786, overall height (mm): 1,430, ground clearance (mm): 127, wheelbase (mm): 2,728, front track (mm): 1,506, rear track (mm): 1,519 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 10,211
Mechanical foldable mirrors
Front fog lights
Complex surface lens halogen bulb twin headlights
Heat reflective glass
Luxury trim
Gloss paint , black paint
Fixed rear window
Tinted glass
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 2,185, curb weight (kg) 1,710, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 454, gross trailer weight unbraked (kg) 454 and max trailer noseweight (kg) 45
Two-speed windshield wipers with W/S wiper mist setting and variable intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
CFC free liquid air conditioning with climate control
Element antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Front illuminated ashtray , rear ashtray
Stereo Bose audio system with AM/FM
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 411, rear seat down; to lower window (liters): 0, rear seat down (liters): 0, all seats in place (liters): 411 and all seats removed (liters): 0
Front seats illuminated cigar lighter , rear seats cigar lighter
Digital clock
Floor full console with covered storage box
Cornering lights/curb illumination
Delayed/fade courtesy lights with four switches
Steering wheel mounted cruise control
Front seats cup holders
Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
External temperature digital display
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
Carpet floor mats
Driver and passenger front airbag
Bucket seat , bucket seat
3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners and grabbers
Front seat center armrest with integral box
Lockable illuminated glove compartment with lid
Height adjustable head restraints on front seats with rotational adjustment , height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
Headlight control with time delay switch-off and dusk sensor
Heated washer
Illuminated entry system on interior
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 980, rear headroom (mm): 960, front hip room (mm): 1,394, rear hip room (mm): 1,402, front leg room (mm): 1,072, rear leg room (mm): 953, front shoulder room (mm): 1,387, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,420 and interior volume (liters): 2,738
Low fuel level warning
Low washer fluid level warning
Memorized adjustment with three settings on door mirror position and rearview mirror with two driver's seat positions
Remote power locks with internal switch includes trunk/hatch and operates from passenger door
Vehicle speed proportional power steering
Front power windows with console mounted switches, safety operation and one one-touch , rear power windows with console mounted switches and safety operation
Front and rear reading lights
Lap reel height adjustable rear seat belts on driver side , lap reel height adjustable rear seat belts on passenger side , lap static rear seat belts on center side
Folding rear seat center armrest with trunk access
Bench asymmetrical three rear seats
Automatic operation rear view mirror
Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
Electric remote fuel filler door release
Electric remote trunk/hatch release
Front seat back storage
Leather seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: five seats
Front side airbag
Eight speakers
Leather covered steering wheel
Tachometer
Driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirror
Ventilation system with four fan speeds, recirculation setting, rear seat heater ducts and micro filter