1998 Catera
In its sophomore year, the Catera received several upgrades.
Model | Style Number | Body Type | Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
VR5 | R69 |
![]() 4-door Sedan |
5 | 29995 | 3770 | N/A |
1998 Catera
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 horsepower | 200 @ 6000 rpm |
Torque | 192 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
Fuel supply | Variable Dual-Ram induction system |
1998 Catera
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 |
1998 Catera
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 rear disc w/Bosch anti-lock braking system |
Body construction | integral body-frame |
Fuel tank | 18.0 gal |