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Vehicles›Make›Austin›Model›Metro

1989 Austin Metro

United Kingdom Gasoline 2WD HatchbackUpdated Aug 28, 2026

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1989
Make: Austin
Model

Metro

Body Style

Hatchback

Generation

2nd Generation

Seats

5

Doors

3

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

2WD

Transmission

Manual, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 1.3 Manual
Engine Configuration: Inline
Power (hp): 94 hp
Power (kW): 69 kW
Torque: 115 Nm (85 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
0–60 mph: 10.3 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h: 10.8 seconds
Displacement

Dimensions

Length: 3,403 mm (134.0 in)
Width: 1,554 mm (61.2 in)
Height: 1,373 mm (54.1 in)
Wheelbase: 2,251 mm (88.6 in)
Curb weight: 830 kg (1,830 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Configuration

Bore: 70.6 mm (2.8 in)
Stroke: 81.2 mm (3.2 in)
Compression Ratio: 9.4 :1
Engine Configuration: Inline
Turbocharger: Yes

1,275 cc

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Manual, 4-speed

Fuel

General

Tank Volume: 35 litres

Fuel Consumption NEDC

Combined: 7 litres / 100 km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front: 1,301 mm (51.2 in)
Track, Rear: 1,295 mm (51.0 in)
Turning Circle: 10.2 m

Weight

Gross Weight: 1,160 kg (2,557 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Hatchback

Equipment

Other Equipment

Normal Roof: Yes

Interior

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes

Rear Trunk

Volume: 229 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed: 955 litres

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

Max Trailer Load, braked 12%

780 kg (1,720 lb)

Max Trailer Load, unbraked

375 kg (827 lb)

Cargo Capacity

330 kg (728 lb)

Max Roof Load

100 kg (220 lb)

Austin emblem

Austin127 vehicles

MetroModel1 variant

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Hatchback

Variant

Metro Standard1980–1990

Metro Hatchback Generations2 of 2

Year

Powertrain

Horsepower

94 hp

Drivetrain

2WD

Fuel

Transmission

Gasoline