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Rover Metro 1.4 SL

General information

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

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1395 ccm (85.12 cubic inches)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1395 ccm (85.12 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power76.00 PS (56 kW or 75 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque117.00 Nm (11.9 kgf-m or 86.3 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression9.8:1
Bore x stroke75.0 x 79.0 mm (3.0 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed167.0 km/h (103.8 mph)
0-50 miles8.5 seconds
0-60 miles12.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0894 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (437.0 inches)

Dimensions and weight

Weight850 kg (1,873.9 pounds)
Overall length3530 mm (139.0 inches)
Overall width1780 mm (70.1 inches)
Overall height1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2270 mm (89.4 inches)
Fuel capacity36.0 litres (9.51 gallons)
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