MG Metro 1982–1984

1 generation (LC8)

No photos yet1.3 MT (73 PS)

General information

Number of doors3

Car classB

CountryGreat Britain

Steering wheel positionLeft

At a glance

Engine1275 cm3 Gasoline

Power72 hp

GearboxManual

Origin

United Kingdom

Trim

1.3 MT (73 PS)1.3 MT (94 PS)3.0 MT 4WD (253 PS)

Specifications

Engine

Maximum torque102 N*m

Capacity1275 cm3

Valves per cylinder2

Turnover of maximum torque3500 RPM

Number of cylinders4

Max power (kW)54 kW

Max power at RPM5600 RPM

Cylinder bore70.64 mm

Engine power72 hp

Engine power73 PS

Stroke cycle81.28 mm

Compression ratio9.75

Engine modelA-Series

Engine codeA-Series 1.3

Injection typecarburetor

Engine placementFront, transverse

Engine typeGasoline

Cylinder layoutinline

Boost typenone

Timing beltSOHC

Bodywork

Full weight1096 kg

Front track width1273 mm

Back track width1273 mm

Height1359 mm

Clearance150 mm

Width1565 mm

Wheelbase2250 mm

Length3406 mm

Number of seater5

Curb weight776 kg

Body typeHatchback

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear4

Drive wheelsFront wheel drive

Gearbox typeManual

Operating characteristics

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)10.1 s

City driving fuel consumption per 100 km10.1 l

Max speed169 km/h

Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km9.1 l

Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km9.3 l

Fuel95

Suspension and brakes

Front brakesDisc

Rear brakesdrum

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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