Cadillac Catera History 1999

Cadillac Catera Models & History 1999

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