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1959 Austin Metropolitan
United Kingdom
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1959
Make
Austin
Model
Metropolitan
Body Style
Sedan
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
935 kg
(2,061 lb)
Engine & Performance
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
Dimensions & Weight
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)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
270 litres
Other
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
Metropolitan
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Sedan
Variant
Metropolitan Standard
1957–1962
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1959
Powertrain
1.5 Manual
Horsepower
56 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Sedan
RWD
Gasoline
Manual, 3-speed
