Cadillac Catera I (V-body) gallery (1996–2001)
Mid-size rear-wheel-drive executive sedan Cadillac Catera based on the Opel Omega B platform and assembled in Germany featuring advanced engineering solutions.
The Cadillac Catera was produced from 1996 to 2001 assembled at GM's Rüsselsheim plant in Germany. Positioned to attract younger buyers to the brand, it was an adapted rebadge of the European Opel Omega B sedan. Built on GM's rear-wheel-drive V-body chassis, it featured four-wheel independent suspension and anti-lock disc brakes. The exterior design incorporates distinctive body proportions, sharp character lines, and an iconic front grille featuring the brand's emblem. The exterior design incorporates distinctive body proportions, sharp character lines, and an iconic front grille featuring the brand's emblem.
Power derived from a German-designed 3.0-liter L81 V6 engine producing 200 horsepower, paired exclusively with a GM 4L30-E four-speed automatic transmission. A mid-cycle refresh for the 2000 model year updated the front and rear styling, refined cabin ergonomics, and stiffened suspension dampening. Standard and optional equipment included advanced active and passive safety systems, multi-zone climate control, and upgraded interior electronics. Standard and optional equipment included advanced active and passive safety systems, multi-zone climate control, and upgraded interior electronics. Standard and optional equipment included advanced active and passive safety systems, multi-zone climate control, and upgraded interior electronics.
