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Metropolitan
1953 Nash Metropolitan
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Convertible
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1953
Make
Nash
Model
Metropolitan
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
Series I
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.2 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
43 hp
Power (kW)
31 kW
Torque
84 Nm (62 lb-ft)
Top speed
113 km/h
(70 mph)
Displacement
1,197 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,797 mm
(149.5 in)
Width
1,562 mm
(61.5 in)
Height
1,384 mm
(54.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,159 mm
(85.0 in)
Curb weight
890 kg
(1,962 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,400 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
4.73 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
65.48 mm
(2.6 in)
Stroke
88.9 mm
(3.5 in)
Compression Ratio
7.2 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Single (Number of Barrels) Carburator
Camshaft Type
Cam-in-block (Pushrod)
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Cast Iron
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
40 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,151 mm
(45.3 in)
Track, Rear
1,138 mm
(44.8 in)
Turning Circle
10.02 m
Ground Clearance
162 mm
(6.4 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
908 mm
(35.7 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
270 litres
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
Metropolitan
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Metropolitan Standard
1953–1962
Metropolitan Convertible Generations
1 of 4
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Series I
1953–1954
Year
1953
Powertrain
1.2 Manual
Horsepower
43 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Gasoline
ConvertibleConvertible
RWD
Manual, 3-speed
Gasoline