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The
2001 Catera is a 4-door, 5-passenger mid-size luxury sedan. The Catera is equipped
with a standard 3.0-liter, V6, 200-horsepower engine that averages 17-mpg in
the city and 24-mpg on the highway. The 2001 Catera comes standard with a 4-speed
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Engine
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Item
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Description
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3.0L 24-valve DOHC V6 (54o)
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200 hp, 192 ft-lbs torque
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Cast iron block, aluminum heads
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Compression ratio
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10.0:1
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Coolant
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DEX-COOL, long life, up to 150,000 miles*
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Dual, stainless steel exhaust system
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Fuel injection
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Low emission vehicle compliant
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Machined intake/exhaust ports
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On-Board Diagnostics II
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Recommended fuel
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Premium
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Scheduled tune-up interval
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100,000 miles**
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Spark plugs
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Triple tipped
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Tuned, variable induction system
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Driveline
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Item
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Description
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Final drive ratio
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3.9:1
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Four-speed electronic automatic transmission Ratios
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1st: 2.856:1
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2nd: 1.62:1
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3rd: 1.0:1
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4th: .723:1
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Front engine/rear-wheel drive Transmission fluid
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Dexron-III, lifetime**
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Suspension
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Item
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Description
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Brakes
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Power, 4-wheel disc
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Front: 11.65 inches
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Rear: 11.26 inches
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Anti-lock system, 4-wheel Quick power brake booster
Fully independent
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Front: MacPherson strut, coil spring
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Rear: Multi-link, coil spring
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Stabilizer bars
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Front: 1.02 inch
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Rear: .59 inch
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Steering
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Type: Roller ball, recirculating
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Speed-Sensitive Ratio, overall: 14.8:1
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Tires
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P225/55HR16 Goodyear Eagle
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RS-A M+S blackwall
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Traction control, engine/brake
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management, full-range
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Turning circle
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36.26 feet
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Turns, lock-to-lock
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3
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Wheels
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16" x 7" cast aluminum
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Performance
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Description
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0-60 mph
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8.5 seconds
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60-0 braking
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132 feet
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EPA estimated MPG
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18 city/24 hwy.*
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Standing 1/4 mile
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16.5 seconds
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Top speed
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125 mph**
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Capacities
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Item
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Description
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Oil
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6.0 quarts
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Coolant
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10.57 quarts
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Fuel
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16 gallons
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Trunk
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14.5 cu. ft.
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Battery
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12 volt
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Towing
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1,000 lbs.
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Tire inflation
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32 psi (all)
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Curb weight
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3,770 lbs.
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Interior Dimensions
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Description
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Head room
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Front: 38.7"/982 mm
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Rear: 38.4"/975 mm
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Leg room
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Front: 42.2"/1071 mm
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Rear: 37.5"/953 mm
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Hip room
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Front: 54.9"/1394 mm
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Rear: 55.2"/1401 mm
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Shoulder room
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Front: 54.6"/1388 mm
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Rear: 55.9"/1419 mm
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Seating capacity
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3-Feb
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Exterior Dimensions
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Item
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Description
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Wheelbase
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107.4"/2730 mm
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Overall length
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192.2"/4882 mm
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Overall width
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70.3"/1786 mm
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Width, front
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59.3"/1506 mm
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Width, rear
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59.8"/1520 mm
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