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1981 Austin Metro
United Kingdom
Gasoline
2WD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 28, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
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Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
Austin
Model
Metro
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
1st Generation
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.3
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
61 hp
Power (kW)
45 kW
Torque
94 Nm (69 lb-ft)
Top speed
148 km/h
(92 mph)
0–60 mph
13.3 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
14 seconds
Displacement
1,275 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,403 mm
(134.0 in)
Width
1,546 mm
(60.9 in)
Height
1,359 mm
(53.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,250 mm
(88.6 in)
Curb weight
785 kg
(1,731 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,250 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,200 rpm
Engine Configuration
Compression Ratio
9.4 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
32 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
8.4 litres / 100 km
Highway
6 litres / 100 km
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
British Classification
City Car
Australian Classification
Microcar
European Segment
A-Segment
Car.info Classification
Mini Car
Austin
127 vehicles
Metro
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Metro Standard
1980–1990
Metro Hatchback Generations
1 of 2
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1st Generation
1980–1984
Year
1981
Powertrain
1.3
Horsepower
61 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
Hatchback
2WD
Gasoline
