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Specs of Cadillac Catera 3.0 (203 Hp) /1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001/

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Cadillac Catera 3.0 (203 Hp) /Sedan 1996 - 2001/

What is the body type of Cadillac Catera?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1996 Catera 3.0 (203 Hp)?
204 km/h | 127 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.5 sec
0-60 mph: 8.1 sec
What is the power output of Cadillac Catera Sedan 1996 3.0 (203 Hp)?
203 Hp, 260 Nm
192 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Cadillac Catera Sedan 1996 3.0 (203 Hp)?
3.0 l
2962 cm3
180.75 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1996 Cadillac 3.0 (203 Hp)?
6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Cadillac Catera Sedan 1996 3.0 (203 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1996 Cadillac Catera Sedan?
4930 mm
194.09 in.
What is the width of 1996 Cadillac Catera Sedan?
1790 mm
70.47 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1996 Cadillac Catera 3.0 (203 Hp)?
1710 kg
3770 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1996 Cadillac Catera Sedan?
410 l
14.5 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1996 Cadillac Catera 3.0 (203 Hp)?
4, automatic transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
3.0 (203 Hp)
Start of production
1996 year
End of production
2001 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
13.1 l/100 km 18 US mpg
21.6 UK mpg
7.6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.4 l/100 km 25 US mpg
30.1 UK mpg
10.6 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
8.1 sec
Maximum speed
204 km/h 127 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
8.4 kg/Hp, 118.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6.6 kg/Nm, 152 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
203 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
68.5 Hp/l
Torque
260 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 192 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
L81
Engine displacement
2962 cm3 180.75 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
86 mm 3.39 in.
Piston Stroke
85 mm 3.35 in.
Compression ratio
10.1:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
5.8 l 6.13 US qt | 5.1 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1710 kg 3770 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
410 l 14.5 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
68 l 17.96 US gal | 14.96 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4930 mm 194.09 in.
Width
1790 mm 70.47 in.
Height
1430 mm 56.3 in.
Wheelbase
2730 mm 107.48 in.
Front track
1505 mm 59.25 in.
Rear (Back) track
1520 mm 59.84 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
4 gears, automatic transmission
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Worm-reduction unit
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires size
225/55 HR16
Wheel rims size
7J x 16