(1990 model)
| Marque (make) | Rover | Issued from | 1990 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Metro 1.4 SL | Issued until | |
| Serie | Metro | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Rover | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3520 mm / 138.6 in / 138.6 in | Ground clearance | 120 mm / 4.7 in / 4.7 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1773 mm / 69.8 in / 69.8 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.55 |
| Height | 1372 mm / 54.0 in / 54.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 850 kg / 1874 lb / 1874 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2268 mm / 89.3 in / 89.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1341 mm / 52.8 in / 52.8 in | Weight distribution (front) | 63.0 % / 63.0 % / 63.0 % |
| Track rear | 1293 mm / 50.9 in / 50.9 in | Fuel capacity | 36 l / 7.9 UK gal / 9.5 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Rover | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 75.0 mm / 2.95 in / 2.95 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 79.0 mm / 3.11 in / 3.11 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.95 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1396 cm3 / 85.2 cu in / 85.2 cu in | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 349.00 cm3/cylinder / 21.297 cu in/cylinder / 21.297 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.8 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 55.9 kW / 76.0 hp / 76.0 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 117.0 Nm / 86.3 lbft / 86.3 lbft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 55.2 kW / 75.1 bhp / 75.1 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | Specific output | 53.7 kW/l / 1.196 bhp/cu in / 1.196 bhp/cu in | |
| Specific torque | 83.81 Nm/l / 0.733 lbft/cu in / 0.733 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.85 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.56 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 8.50 s / 8.50 s / 8.50 s | Top (maximal) speed | 167 km/h / 104 mph / 104 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 12.00 s / 12.00 s / 12.00 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 88.24 kW/ton / 119.97 bhp/ton / 119.97 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 | 10.70 m / 35.10 ft / 35.10 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.W.HGS. | Suspension rear | I.TA.HGS. |
| 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 1.4 SL
