Cadillac Catera Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1996–2001) — First Generation
The Cadillac Catera arrived as a compact European-flavoured sedan wearing an American badge, built around rear-wheel drive and a smooth six-cylinder. Here is what its powertrain means for everyday driving.
The Cadillac Catera engine buyers met most often was a 3.0 gasoline V6 paired with an automatic transmission, as in the 3.0 AT sedan. Power reaches the rear wheels, a drivetrain layout that gives balanced handling and relaxed, quiet cruising rather than outright sportiness.