1999 CADILLAC CATERA

• In addition to the sedan that "zigs" the 1999 Cetera lineup offered a Sport model option package that allowed the driver, as Cadillac claimed, "to zig with no fear."
• The Catera Sport sedan featured ZJ1 suspension that was setup for more aggressive handling and response.
• The ZJ1 package included
  • stiffer front and rear springs
  • struts and shocks with increased compression and rebound performance
  • enhanced valving for the rear shocks
  • automatic leveling system
  • specific seven-spoke machined aluminum 16-inch wheels
  • Goodyear Eagle H-rated tires
• The Catera Sport sedan's exterior color choices were Ebony, Ivory, and Platinum while the interior was Ebony leather.
• Other Sport model features included
  • next-generation dual front and side airbags
  • heated front and rear seats
  • Sport seats with extendabie thigh supports
  • gunmetal interior trim
  • matte grille
  • rear spoiler
  • specific rocker moldings
• Both the Catera and Catera Sport sedans were powered by the 3.0-liter dual overhead cam V-6 mated to the 4L30-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
• This V-6 featured sodium-filled valves to help the engine run cooler as well as triple-tipped spark plugs and a high-efficiency oil cooler to help extend engine life.
• The 1999 Catera was also the first Cadillac to meet low emissions vehicle (LEV) standards, significantly reducing smog-causing exhaust emissions.
• To meet the standards, Catera featured new powertrain control computers, an electronic throttle control and wide-range heated exhaust oxygen sensors.
• Catera also received a new fuel tank and evaporative emission system to more efficiently recover vapors during refueling.

ENGINE

Engine type	54-degree, dual overhead cam V-6
Block	Cast iron
Cylinder heads	aluminum
Displacement	181 cu. in (3.0 liters)
Bore & Stroke	3.40 x 3.40 in
Compression ratio	10.0:1
Brake horesepower	200 @ 6000 rpm
Torque	192 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
Fuel supply	Variable Dual-Ram induction system

CHASSIS

Wheelbase	107.4 in
Overall length	194.0 in
Height	56.3 in
Width	70.3 in
Front tread	59.3 in
Rear tread	59.8 in
Standard Tires	Goodyear Eagle RS-a P225/55HR16

TECHNICAL

Transmission	4L30-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive
Steering	Recirculating ball, speed sensitive
Front suspension	MacPherson strut, lower control arms w/hydro bushing, coil spring, and stabilizer bar, gas preloaded dampers
Rear suspension	Multi-link, coil spring and stabilizer bar, gas preloaded dampers
Brakes	dual circuit front and rar disc w/Bosch anti-lock braking system
Body construction	integral body-frame
Fuel tank	18.0 gal

OPTIONS

Heated seats	$400
Bose sound system	$973
Electric Sunroof	$995
Power rear sunshade	$295
Five-Spoke Chrome Wheels	$795

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