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Metropolitan
1956 Hudson Metropolitan
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Convertible
Updated Aug 28, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1956
Make
Hudson
Model
Metropolitan
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.5 Manual
Power (hp)
53 hp
Power (kW)
39 kW
Torque
104 Nm (77 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,489 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)
Engine & Performance
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,151 mm
(45.3 in)
Track, Rear
1,138 mm
(44.8 in)
Turning Circle
11.02 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
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Metropolitan Standard
1954–1957
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1956
Powertrain
1.5 Manual
Horsepower
53 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Gasoline
ConvertibleConvertible
2WD
Manual, 3-speed
Gasoline