The Catera was simply a rebadged Opel Omega, built by Opel itself in Germany rather than by Cadillac.
Lead trim: 3.0 V6
Cadillac Catera1997–2001
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FactThe Catera was simply a rebadged Opel Omega, built by Opel itself in Germany rather than by Cadillac.
The Cadillac Catera was a rear-wheel-drive compact executive sedan built by Opel at Rüsselsheim, Germany, from 1996 to 2001 for the 1997–2001 model years, a rebadged Opel Omega on GM's V platform. It had a 3.0 litre V6 and a four-speed automatic.
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Trims & Figures
One published trim in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 V6 | 1997–2001 | 3.0 L V6 | 200 hp | — | — | RWD | automatic | — |
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Owners’ builds
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Photographs
A Catera ad line accidentally scripted a TV show: 'Lease a Catera' inspired Chicago Hope's Dr. Lisa Catera, and GM thanked the actress with a free three-year Catera lease.
The Catera was simply a rebadged Opel Omega, built by Opel itself in Germany rather than by Cadillac.
Rivals
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