(1989 model)
| Marque (make) | Rover | Issued from | 1989 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Metro GTa | Issued until | |
| Serie | Metro | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Rover | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3406 mm / 134.1 in / 134.1 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1562 mm / 61.5 in / 61.5 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.51 |
| Height | 1380 mm / 54.3 in / 54.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 830 kg / 1830 lb / 1830 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2250 mm / 88.6 in / 88.6 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1273 mm / 50.1 in / 50.1 in | Weight distribution (front) | 63.0 % / 63.0 % / 63.0 % |
| Track rear | 1275 mm / 50.2 in / 50.2 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Austin | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 70.6 mm / 2.78 in / 2.78 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 81.3 mm / 3.20 in / 3.20 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.87 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 3 | Engine displacement | 1275 cm3 / 77.8 cu in / 77.8 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 318.75 cm3/cylinder / 19.451 cu in/cylinder / 19.451 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 54.4 kW / 74.0 hp / 74.0 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 99.0 Nm / 73.0 lbft / 73.0 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 53.7 kW / 73.0 bhp / 73.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | Specific output | 57.3 kW/l / 1.277 bhp/cu in / 1.277 bhp/cu in | |
| Specific torque | 77.65 Nm/l / 0.679 lbft/cu in / 0.679 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.44 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 8.20 s / 8.20 s / 8.20 s | Top (maximal) speed | 166 km/h / 103 mph / 103 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 11.80 s / 11.80 s / 11.80 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 87.95 kW/ton / 119.58 bhp/ton / 119.58 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.DW.HGS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.TA.HGS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Rover Metro GTa
