{"id":4016,"date":"2000-12-23T21:30:44","date_gmt":"2000-12-24T02:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/?p=4016"},"modified":"2009-12-23T21:41:52","modified_gmt":"2009-12-24T02:41:52","slug":"2000-cadillac-catera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/2000-cadillac-catera\/","title":{"rendered":"2000 Cadillac Catera"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Catera Summary<\/h2>\n<p>New For 2000<\/p>\n<p>Exterior<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Front and rear fascias<\/li>\n<li>Hood design, quarter panels<\/li>\n<li>Headlights, cornering lights, fog lights                          and rear taillights<\/li>\n<li>Cowl with wet-arm windshield wipers and                          integrated wiper nozzles<\/li>\n<li>Outside rearview mirrors<\/li>\n<li>High-intensity discharge (HID) Xenon                          headlights (Sport)<\/li>\n<li>17-inch aluminum wheels and H-rated Goodyear                          tires (Sport)<\/li>\n<li>Sapphire replaces Sky Blue, Rainforest                          replaces Forest Green exterior paint, Cocoa is discontinued<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Interior<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Instrument panel, I\/P upper and center                          console (Sport)<\/li>\n<li>Door panels with integrated window controls                          and storage in all doors<\/li>\n<li>Side-impact air bags standard (Sport                          only in \u201999)<\/li>\n<li>Neutral replaces Shale<\/li>\n<li>Charcoal replaces Ebony leather (Sport)<\/li>\n<li>Brushed silver trim (Sport)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_4017\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4017\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4017 \" title=\"2000 Cadillac Catera-2\" src=\"http:\/\/caddyinfo.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/12\/2000_Cadillac_Catera-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"134\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4017\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">2000 Cadillac Catera<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Features<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Standard three-button OnStar system<\/li>\n<li>Revised 12-disc CD player Bose<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> entertainment system<\/li>\n<li>Oil-to-air transmission                          oil cooler<\/li>\n<li>Gas-pressurized rear                          struts<\/li>\n<li>Quick power brake booster<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"demog\"><\/a>Target Demographics<\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"50%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"40%\">Age:<\/td>\n<td width=\"57%\">35-49<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"40%\">Gender:<\/td>\n<td width=\"57%\">50 percent male\/50 percent                              female<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"40%\">Household Income:<\/td>\n<td width=\"57%\">$75,000+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"40%\">Education:<\/td>\n<td width=\"57%\">College graduate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"40%\">Occupation:<\/td>\n<td width=\"57%\">Professional\/managerial<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Key Competitors<\/p>\n<p>Mercedes C280, BMW 328i, Lexus ES300, Volvo                        S70 GLT, Lincoln LS<\/p>\n<p>Assembled At<\/p>\n<p>Ruesselsheim, Germany<\/p>\n<p>Sales History (Calendar Year)<\/p>\n<p>1999 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 4,755 (Through                        May \u201999)<br \/>\n1998\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 24,635<br \/>\n1997\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 25,411<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"history\"><\/a>Vehicle                        History<\/p>\n<p>Launched in the fall of 1996 as a 1997 model,                        Cadillac Catera is part of a global GM vehicle family that                        includes the Opel and Vauxhall Omega MV6. Catera was developed                        as part of a cooperative effort between the Opel Technical                        Development Center in Germany and Cadillac\u2019s world                        headquarters in Michigan. It is built at the Adam Opel assembly                        plant in Ruesselsheim using components from GM\u2019s German,                        French, British and North American suppliers. Catera Sport                        joined the lineup in May of 1999 to appeal to the sport-oriented                        set \u2014 buyers with a keen interest in expressive styling                        as well as the desire for a higher level of handling and                        control.<\/p>\n<h2>Catera Sedan Sports Exterior &amp; Interior Freshening                  For 2000<\/h2>\n<p>Sporting a freshened appearance inside and out and several new                  safety features, the 2000 Cadillac Catera is poised to become                  a more compelling player in the hotly contested entry-luxury segment.<\/p>\n<p>Since its introduction three years ago, the German-bred, American-luxury-appointed                  Catera has become the No.1 conquest vehicle within General Motors.                  In a fourth quarter 1998 study, 45 percent of Catera buyers were                  non-GM owners, representing an increase of 10 percentage points                  over 1997.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the 2000 Catera\u2019s new look remains decidedly European                  in style, but the exterior lines are crisper and the curves are                  more tailored to flatter the body.<\/p>\n<p>From front to rear, the Catera features a new front fascia, headlights                  and redesigned hood that artfully contours around a smaller, matte-black,                  chrome grille. The redesigned front cowl keeps new wet-arm windshield                  wipers and washer nozzles discretely hidden from view.<\/p>\n<p>The body has been fitted with revised quarter panels, outside                  rearview mirrors, cornering lights and fog lights. The rear appearance                  has been completely reworked with a new fascia, separate left                  and right LED taillights, center brake light, revised Catera badges                  and a signature wreath and crest emblem.<\/p>\n<p>The Catera Sport has several updates for the 2000 model year,                  including larger 17-inch aluminum wheels mated to Goodyear Eagle                  H-rated all-season tires, high-intensity discharge (HID) Xenon                  headlights, matte-silver chrome grille and brushed-silver interior                  trim.<\/p>\n<p>Several significant changes have been made to the Catera\u2019s                  interior to complement its tailored exterior. Front seat occupants                  will immediately notice the new shape and richer grain on the                  instrument panel and steering wheel. The redesigned center console                  is equipped with an additional auxiliary power outlet, and new                  center stack for the entertainment system and climate controls.                  The center armrest has also been redesigned and holds two integrated                  cupholders.<\/p>\n<p>Other changes intended to increase comfort and convenience include                  new door trim panels with integrated door handles, power window                  switches and clever latch-type storage bins fore and aft. Side-impact                  air bags are standard on every 2000 Catera. New cupholders and                  integrated upper child seat tethers have been added to the rear                  passenger compartment. Optional heated seats include a new three-position                  rheostat control for wider comfort range.<\/p>\n<p>Functionally, the 2000 Catera features an improved up-level Bose<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> entertainment system, new oil-to-air transmission oil cooler,                  revised rear damper design, improved power brake booster and recalibrated                  steering gear system.<\/p>\n<p>The 2000 Catera adds the convenience, safety and security of                  a new three-button OnStar system as standard equipment, replacing                  OnStar\u2019s first generation system, a programmable cellular                  telephone offered as an option on the previous Catera.<\/p>\n<p>For Cadillac division, Catera keeps pace with its luxury import                  brethren by successfully attracting buyers eight to 10 years younger                  in age than typical Cadillac buyers, and achieving close to a                  50 percent male-to-female split.<\/p>\n<p>No car segment in North America is growing quite as quickly as                  that of entry-luxury. According to R.L. Polk registrations, the                  segment grew more than 55,000 units in the \u201997 calendar year                  and increased 33,000 units in calendar year 1998.<\/p>\n<h3>Exterior<\/h3>\n<p>Catera\u2019s unibody-constructed, five-passenger, four-door                  body receives a number of changes for the 2000 model year. Starting                  at the front, the changes include a new front fascia and headlights,                  five-mph rated bumpers and a redesigned hood with a smaller, matte-black,                  chrome grille. The redesigned front cowl keeps new wet-arm windshield                  wipers and washer nozzles discretely hidden from view. The overall                  body length measures 192.2 inches, representing a 1.8-inch reduction                  from 1999.<\/p>\n<p>The body also has been outfitted in all-new quarter panels, outside                  rearview mirrors, 16-inch aluminum wheels, cornering lights and                  fog lights. The redesigned exterior also includes a new rear fascia                  with separate left and right LED taillights, a new center brake                  light, revised badge and signature wreath-and-crest emblem.<\/p>\n<p>First introduced in May 1999 as the flagship model within the                  lineup, Catera Sport will continue to offer appearance and performance                  features not found on the standard Catera. The more aggressively                  styled rocker moldings and decklid spoiler are unchanged. However,                  sport-sedan enthusiasts will applaud the addition of larger 17-inch                  aluminum wheels mated to Goodyear Eagle Mud and Snow P235\/45R17                  H-rated tires, high-density (HID) Xenon headlights and matte-silver                  chrome grille.<\/p>\n<p>Cadillac offers a total of eight exterior colors in the Catera                  palette: Ebony, Ivory, Sage, Sand, Cranberry, Platinum, Sapphire                  and Rainforest. Sapphire replaces Sky Blue and Rainforest replaces                  Forest Green for the 2000 model year.<\/p>\n<p>The Sport is available again in three colors \u2014 Ebony, Ivory                  and Platinum.<\/p>\n<h3>Interior<\/h3>\n<p>Several significant changes have been made to the standard Catera\u2019s                  interior to complement its tailored exterior. Designed to be efficient                  and functional, yet sumptuous and roomy, the Catera boasts more                  interior volume than several of its competitors, including the                  BMW 328i, Lexus ES300 and Volvo S70 GLT. Catera\u2019s large,                  flat trunk has a low lift-over height and measures 14.5 cubic                  feet.<\/p>\n<p>Slipping inside the 2000 Catera, front seat occupants will immediately                  notice the new shape and richer grain on the instrument panel                  and steering wheel. The redesigned center console is equipped                  with an additional auxiliary power outlet and new center stack                  for the entertainment system and climate controls. The center                  armrest has also been redesigned and holds two integrated cupholders.<\/p>\n<p>Other changes intended to increase comfort and convenience include                  new door trim panels with integrated door handles, power window                  switches and clever latch-type storage bins fore and aft. Side-impact                  air bags are standard on every 2000 Catera. New cupholders and                  integrated upper child seat tethers have been added to the rear                  passenger compartment. Optional heated seats include a new three-position                  rheostat control for wider comfort range.<\/p>\n<p>The Sport is outfitted in specially contoured sport seats with                  leather seating surfaces, a power height adjuster and manual lumbar                  and thigh adjusters. Heated seats, a theft deterrent system and                  a universal three-channel programmable garage door opener are                  also Sport standards. Interior changes for 2000 include new brushed-silver                  interior trim around the instrument panel, ashtray cover, shifter                  console and door.<\/p>\n<p>All 2000 Cateras feature front buckets and a rear bench seat                  with leather seating surfaces. The three-way, split-folding rear                  seat permits trunk access from either side or through the folding                  rear armrest in the center panel. An eight-way power driver seat                  with memory is also standard.<\/p>\n<p>Catera continues to offer a full complement of white-on-black                  analog gauges, including speedometer, tachometer, temperature,                  oil pressure, voltage and fuel.<\/p>\n<p>The automatic climate control system includes separate temperature                  controls for driver and passenger and an air recirculation setting.                  Incoming air passes through a new charcoal-covered pollen filter                  for improved air quality.<\/p>\n<p>The 2000 Catera windows feature the convenience of express power                  up and down at all four outboard seat positions.<\/p>\n<p>Bose<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Entertainment System<\/p>\n<p>The changes to the interior led to a minor modification to the                  optional Bose<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> entertainment system with 12-disc truck-mounted                  CD player for improved equalization.<\/p>\n<p>This premium system features eight acoustically located speakers                  with two sub-woofers in the rear package shelf for rich, full-sounding                  music reproduction. The system provides a National Weather Service                  channel for immediate weather updates. In addition, radio data                  system (RDS) technology permits scanning for a particular style                  of music, listening to traffic and stock reports as well as receiving                  information such as radio station call letters and format, song                  titles and artists\u2019 names.<\/p>\n<p>Catera is equipped with a standard AM stereo\/FM stereo cassette                  audio system and eight speakers.<\/p>\n<p>Lighting<\/p>\n<p>Standard convenience lighting features include illuminated entry,                  time-delay interior lighting, illuminated vanity mirrors and glove                  box, adjustable map lights and rear reading lights.<\/p>\n<p>Cadillac offers three interior leather colors in the Catera palette:                  Neutral, Charcoal and Stone. Neutral replaces Shale on the standard                  Catera. Charcoal replaces Ebony as the sole Sport interior color.<\/p>\n<h3>Powertrain<\/h3>\n<p>Engine<\/p>\n<p>Every 2000 Catera is powered by a 3.0-liter, dual-overhead camshaft                  V6 engine. The engine produces 200 horsepower at 6000 rpm and                  192 lb.-ft. of torque at 3400 rpm to the rear-wheel-propelled                  drivetrain.<\/p>\n<p>The iron-block, aluminum-head engine is equipped with an efficient                  and reliable high-energy ignition system. A multi-ram induction                  system delivers a smooth, consistent flow of air to the intake                  valves, while sodium powder-filled exhaust valves dissipate heat                  from the combustion chamber. The combination of more efficient                  airflow and denser air-fuel mixtures means power on demand across                  the rpm band. A dual, stainless steel exhaust system also contributes                  to engine breathing efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>A two-piece propeller shaft connects the powertrain to the rear                  differential. This balanced design is engineered for improved                  smoothness.<\/p>\n<p>The induction system and valvetrain assembly enable the Catera                  powertrain to provide a balance of low-speed efficiency, spirited                  performance, fuel efficiency and a low-emissions vehicle (LEV)                  classification.<\/p>\n<p>Although the new LEV standards do not take full effect until                  the 2001 model year, Catera has been compliant since 1999. At                  that time, several changes were made to the 3.0-liter engine.                  They included new powertrain control computers, the addition of                  electronic throttle control and broad-range heated exhaust oxygen                  sensors, new multi-layer steel cylinder head gaskets, 3.5-mm top-land                  pistons, a coil-at-plug ignition system, a revised camshaft profile                  and 160K torque converter. A new fuel tank and improved vapor                  recovery system were also added.<\/p>\n<p>The electronic throttle control and torque converter first introduced                  in the 1999 model year have the added benefit of significantly                  improving off-the-line launch feel.<\/p>\n<p>Transmission<\/p>\n<p>An electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission                  with overdrive is designed to deliver smooth off-the-line acceleration,                  quiet cruising and on-demand passing power. The driver can select                  between three modes of shift operation: normal, sport and winter.                  The normal setting is for everyday driving. The sport setting                  makes for more aggressive shifts and adds more engine braking.                  The winter mode offers third-gear starts in slippery conditions.<\/p>\n<p>All 2000 Cateras are equipped with a new, stand-alone oil-to-air                  transmission oil cooler for improved engine cooling and air conditioning                  efficiency.<\/p>\n<h3>Chassis<\/h3>\n<p>Suspension<\/p>\n<p>The four-wheel independent suspension includes front and rear                  coil springs with MacPherson struts and advanced hydraulic control                  arm bushings. The multi-link trailing arm design of the rear suspension                  is tuned for secure, predictable handling. The rear suspension                  also features automatic load leveling for improved stability and                  full suspension travel under varying load conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The damper valving of Catera\u2019s fixed-calibration, gas-pressurized                  struts has been revised to deliver more body and wheel control                  without sacrificing ride quality.<\/p>\n<p>Brakes<\/p>\n<p>In keeping with its German sport-sedan pedigree, all Cateras                  are equipped with dual-circuit, four-wheel disc brakes and a Bosch-designed                  ABS\/ASR 5.3 anti-lock and traction control system. The traction                  control system keeps the engine from overpowering the tires on                  wet and slippery road surfaces and provides brake control for                  the two rear wheels. Then, when necessary, the system transfers                  drive torque to the wheel with the most traction.<\/p>\n<p>A calibration change to the power brake booster is designed to                  deliver a more confident brake-pedal feel.<\/p>\n<p>Steering<\/p>\n<p>Catera\u2019s speed-sensitive steering gear calibration is designed                  to handle low-speed driving and parking maneuvers as well as spirited                  driving and highway cruising.<\/p>\n<p>Wheels and Tires<\/p>\n<p>The 2000 Catera wears new five-spoke, 16-inch aluminum wheels                  mated to Goodyear Eagle RS P225\/55R16 H-rated tires. Catera Sport                  is equipped with new five-spoke, 17-inch aluminum wheels and P235\/45R17                  H-rated Goodyear Mud and Snow rubber.<\/p>\n<h2>Catera Preliminary Specifications<\/h2>\n<div>\n<table style=\"height: 233px;\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"500\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"100%\">Engine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">Alternator                                (amp)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">120<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">Bore x Stroke                                (in.\/mm)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">3.4 x 3.4 \/                                86 x 85<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">Compression                                Ratio<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">10.0:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">Cylinder Head<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">Aluminum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">Displacement                                (in<sup>3<\/sup>\/cm<sup>3<\/sup>)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">181 \/ 2962<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">Emission Control<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">LEV, OBD II,                                catalyst<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">Engine Block<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">Cast iron<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">Engine Type<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">3.0L DOHC V6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">Horsepower                                (bhp\/kW @ rpm)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">200 \/ 150 @                                6000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">Ignition System<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">12V coil at                                plug<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">Induction System<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">3-stage &#8216;multi-ram&#8217;                                air induction system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">Recommended                                Fuel<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">Unleaded premium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">Redline (rpm)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">5500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">Torque (lb.-ft\/N\u00b7m                                \u00a0 @ rpm)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">192 \/ 270 @                                3400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">Valvetrain<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">24V DOHC, belt                                driven cams<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<table style=\"height: 175px;\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"500\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"100%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"100%\">Driveline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Drive                                System Type<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">Rear-wheel                                drive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Gear                                Ratios<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"5%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"45%\">1st<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">2.856:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"5%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"45%\">2nd<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">1.62:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"5%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"45%\">3rd<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">1.0:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"5%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"45%\">4th<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">.723:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"5%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"45%\">Reverse<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">2.0:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"5%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"45%\">Overall Final                                Drive Ratio<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">3.9:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\" valign=\"top\">Transmission<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">Four-speed                                electronic shift control, auto,<br \/>\nHydramatic THM 4L30E<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<table style=\"height: 363px;\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"499\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"100%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"100%\">Chassis\/Suspension<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\" valign=\"top\">Braking                                System<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">Dual circuit,                                4-wheel disc front vented, solid rear, Bosch ABS5.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"5%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"45%\">Front Disc Size<br \/>\n(dia. x thick.) (in.\/mm)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\" valign=\"top\">11.65                                x 1.1 \/ 296 x 28<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"5%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"45%\">Rear Disc Size<br \/>\n(dia. x thick.) (in.\/mm)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\" valign=\"top\">11.26                                x .47 \/ 286 x 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Shock                                Absorbers<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">Gas preloaded<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Stabilizer                                Bar Diameter (in.\/mm)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"5%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"45%\">Front<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">1.02 \/ 26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"5%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"45%\">Rear<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">.59 \/ 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Steering                                Ratio<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">14.8:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">SteeringType<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">Recirculating                                ball, speed-sensitive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">SteeringWheel                                Turns<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"5%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"45%\">lock-to-lock<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Suspension<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"5%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"45%\" valign=\"top\">Front<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">MacPherson                                strut lower control arms with hydro bushing and                                coil spring<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"5%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"45%\">Rear<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">Multi-link,                                coil springs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Tires<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">Goodyear Eagle                                RS-A all season P225\/55HR16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Traction                                Control System<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">Full range Bosch                                ASR5.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Turning                                Circle, Curb-to-Curb (ft.\/M)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">33.47 \/ 10.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Turning                                Circle, Wall-to-Wall (ft.\/M)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">36.26 \/ 11.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Wheels,                                Five-spoke Design (in.\/mm)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"5%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"45%\">Standard<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">16 x 7 \/ 406                                x 178 cast aluminum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"5%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"45%\">Optional<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">16 x 7 \/ 406                                x 178 chrome\/painted<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<table style=\"height: 265px;\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"500\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"100%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"100%\">Body\/Exterior                                Dimension<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Body                                Type<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">Unibody<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Curb                                Weight (lb.\/kg)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">3770 \/ 1710<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Drag                                Coefficient<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">0.33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Ground                                Clearance, Minium (in.\/mm)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">5.24 \/ 133<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Height,                                Overall (in.\/mm)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">56.4 \/ 1432<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Length,                                over (in.\/mm<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">192.2 \/ 4882<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Overhand                                (in.\/mm)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"5%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"45%\">Front<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">40.2 \/ 1021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"5%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"45%\">Rear<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">46.3 \/ 1177<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Tread                                (in.\/mm)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"5%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"45%\">Front<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">59.3 \/ 1506<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"5%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"45%\">Read<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">59.8 \/ 1520<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Vehicle                                Type<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">5-passenger,                                4-door sedan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Weight                                Distribution (%, front\/rear)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">53.2 \/ 46.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Wheelbase                                (in.\/mm)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">107.5 \/ 2730<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Width,                                Overall (in.\/mm)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">70.3 \/ 1786<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<table style=\"height: 178px;\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"500\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"100%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Interior                                Dimensions<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"25%\">Front<\/td>\n<td width=\"25%\">Rear<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Head                                Room (in.\/mm)<\/td>\n<td width=\"25%\">38.7 \/ 982<\/td>\n<td width=\"25%\">38.4 \/ 975<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Hip                                Room (in.\/mm)<\/td>\n<td width=\"25%\">54.9 \/ 1394<\/td>\n<td width=\"25%\">55.2 \/1401<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Knee                                Clearance (in.\/mm)<\/td>\n<td width=\"25%\">&#8212;<\/td>\n<td width=\"25%\">3.7 \/ 95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Leg                                Room (in.\/mm)<\/td>\n<td width=\"25%\">42.2 \/ 1071<\/td>\n<td width=\"25%\">37.5 \/ 953<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Shoulder                                Room (in.\/mm)<\/td>\n<td width=\"25%\">54.6 \/ 1388<\/td>\n<td width=\"25%\">55.9 \/ 1419<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Vehicle                                Class<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Mid-size<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Volume                                (ft<sup>3<\/sup>\/L)<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"5%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"45%\">EPA Interior                                (inc. trunk)<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">112.7                                \/ 3191.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"5%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"45%\">Interior Cabin<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">98.2                                \/ 2780.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<table style=\"height: 136px;\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"501\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"100%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"100%\">Capacities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">Battery (volts\/cca)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">12 \/ 300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">Cooling System                                (qt.\/L)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">10.57 \/ 10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">Fuel Tank (gal.\/L)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">(est.) 16.0                                \/ 60.56<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">Oil (qt.\/L)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">6.0 \/ 5.75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">Tire Inflation                                Pressures (psi\/kPa)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">32 \/ 220<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">Towing Capacity                                (lbs.\/kg)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">1000 \/ 453.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">Trunk (ft<sup>3<\/sup>\/L)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">14.5 \/ 410<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<table style=\"height: 179px;\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"501\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"100%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Performance<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Cruising                                Range (miles\/km)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">(est.) 384                                \/ 618<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Fuel                                Economy, EPA Rating<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"5%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"45%\">City\/Hwy (mpg)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">(est.) 18 \/                                24<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"5%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"45%\">City\/Hwy (km\/L)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">(est.) 8 \/ 10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Standing                                1\/4 Mile (sec.)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">16.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">Top                                Speed (mph\/kPh)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">125 \/ 201<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">0-60                                mph (0-96 kPh)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"5%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"45%\">Acceleration                                (sec.)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">8.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"50%\">60-0                                mph (96-0 kPh)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"5%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"25%\">Braking Distance                                (ft.\/M)<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\">132 \/ 40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<table style=\"height: 48px;\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"500\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"100%\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"100%\">Manufactured<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"100%\">Ruesselsheim,                                Germany<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>A round-the-clock Cadillac customer assistance center is available                  toll-free at 1-800-458-8006. 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