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Metropolitan
1959 Nash Metropolitan
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Convertible
Updated Aug 28, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1959
Make
Nash
Model
Metropolitan
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
Series IV
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.5 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
53 hp
Power (kW)
39 kW
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
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,500 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
4.73 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
73.03 mm
(2.9 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
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,151 mm
(45.3 in)
Track, Rear
1,138 mm
(44.8 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
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
4 of 4
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Series IV
1959–1962
Year
1959
Powertrain
1.5 Manual
Horsepower
53 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 3-speed
Gasoline
ConvertibleConvertible
RWD
Manual, 3-speed
Gasoline