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1958 Austin Metropolitan

Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
1958
Make
Austin
Model
Metropolitan
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
1.5 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
56 hp
Power (kW)
41 kW
Torque
111 Nm (82 lb-ft)
Top speed
129 km/h (80 mph)
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)
Curb weight
920 kg (2,028 lb)

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,400 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
73.03 mm (2.9 in)
Stroke
88.9 mm (3.5 in)
Compression Ratio
8.3 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Manual, 3-speed

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
40 litres

Exterior

Track, Front
1,151 mm (45.3 in)
Track, Rear
1,138 mm (44.8 in)
Turning Circle
10.67 m
Ground Clearance
162 mm (6.4 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
908 mm (35.7 in)

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
270 litres

Car Classification

American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
British Classification
Supermini
Australian Classification
Light Car
European Segment
B-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small Family Car