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Rover Metro 1.4 GTi

General information

ModelRover Metro 1.4 GTi
Year1990
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating58.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1396 ccm (85.18 cubic inches)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1396 ccm (85.18 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power96.30 PS (71 kW or 95 HP) at 6250 Rev. per min.
Max torque124.00 Nm (12.6 kgf-m or 91.5 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression9.5:1
Bore x stroke75.0 x 79.0 mm (3.0 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed181.0 km/h (112.5 mph)
0-50 miles7.4 seconds
0-60 miles10.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1088 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight885 kg (1,951.1 pounds)
Overall length3530 mm (139.0 inches)
Overall width1780 mm (70.1 inches)
Overall height1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase2280 mm (89.8 inches)
Fuel capacity35.0 litres (9.25 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
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