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The Cadillac Catera was a mid-sized automobile that was largely a rebadged version of the Opel Omega MV6 made in Germany. It was marketed in North America and other markets worldwide as an entry-level Cadillac. Cadillac's engineers made a number of luxury and safety modifications for the U.S. market, adding signifcantly to the MV6's original curb weight, as well as softening the car's suspension. Since the demise of Cadillac's top-of-the-line Fleetwood in 1996, Cadillac wanted a third sedan. The Catera was brought to North America, and the Seville became a top-of-the-line sedan, moving the DeVille as Cadillac's middle-class sedan. Also, it was the only Cadillac built outside of the United States to come to North America by that time (the earlier Cadillac Allante roadster was partially assembled in Italy). The Catera debuted for the 1997 model year, and was subsequently updated with a new nose, wheels, interior trim, mirrors, HID headlights, stiffer suspension settings, and side airbags for 2000. Power came from a 200 hp V6 to the rear wheels, unlike all other Cadillacs of its day. The car's engine was made in England at a GM facility, the GM 4L30E transmission, which was also used in the BMW 3 and 5 series, as well as certain Isuzu products, was from GM's plant in Strasbourg, France. A Sport model of the Catera was offered beginning in 1999 featuring larger wheels, a firmer suspension, rear spoiler and other mostly cosmetic differences.
