The customized performance & sleek styling
of the 20001 Catera.
Start with a sleek design and luxurious interior. Then add a 200-horsepower
DOHC V6 engine, full-range traction control, and an engine diagnostic
program that's like having your own in-house mechanic. The result:
the 2003 Catera, an elegant vehicle that delivers the behind-the-wheel
spirit of a European sports sedan and impressive performance at
every turn.
PERFORMANCE DOHC V6 Engine
Step on the accelerator and feel the European influence.The 2003
Catera is powered by a high-output 3.0 liter, 24-valve DOHC V6 engine,
delivering 200-horsepower at 6000 rpm and 192 ft-lbs of torque at
3600 rpm to the rear-wheel-propelled drivetrain. Meaning: Its
responsive and quick to accelerate, and performs like a world-class
sport sedan. Catera meets the U.S. governments stringent low-emission
vehicle standards and gets impressive fuel economy (18 mpg city/25
mpg highway). And Catera can go up to 100,000 miles before its first
scheduled tune-up.*
After all, Catera engineers are keenly aware that performance is
not a luxury, it's a necessity.