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MG Metro Turbo

(1982 model)

Brief specs of 1982 MG Metro Turbo

3-door 5-seater hatchback (liftback) sedan, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 1275 cm3 / 77.8 cu in / 77.8 cu in, 70.1 kW / 94.0 hp / 94.0 hp @ 6130 rpm / 6130 rpm / 6130 rpm, 118.0 N·m / 87.0 lb·ft / 87.0 lb·ft @ 2650 rpm / 2650 rpm / 2650 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 177 km/h / 110 mph / 110 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)MGIssued from1982
ModelMetro TurboIssued until
SerieMetroNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerMGCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3406 mm / 134.1 in / 134.1 inTotal (curb) weight840 kg / 1852 lb / 1852 lb
Width1565 mm / 61.6 in / 61.6 inDry weight
Height1359 mm / 53.5 in / 53.5 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2250 mm / 88.6 in / 88.6 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity30 l / 6.5 UK gal / 7.8 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.51  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.81 m2 / 19.5 sq ft / 19.5 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerAustinValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore70.6 mm / 2.78 in / 2.78 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke81.3 mm / 3.20 in / 3.20 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.87
Fuel supplyEngine displacement1275 cm3 / 77.8 cu in / 77.8 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity318.75 cm3/cylinder / 19.451 cu in/cylinder / 19.451 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio9.4 : 1
SumpMax. output power70.1 kW / 94.0 hp / 94.0 hp at 6130 rpm / 6130 rpm / 6130 rpm
AspirationturbochargedMax. torque118.0 N·m / 87.0 lb·ft / 87.0 lb·ft at 2650 rpm / 2650 rpm / 2650 rpm
Compressor type1 Garrett AiResearch turboMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)31.4 kW / 42.1 hp / 42.1 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output55.0 kW/l / 1.208 bhp/cu in / 1.208 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque92.5 N·m/l / 0.81 lb·ft/cu in / 0.81 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.21

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed177 km/h / 110 mph / 110 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)9.40 s / 9.40 s / 9.40 sPower-to-weight ratio111.9 kW/ton / 84.8 bhp/ton / 84.8 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinionSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent,HS, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Trailing arm,HS, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsservo-assistedBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of MG Metro Turbo

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