Nash Metropolitan / Austin Metropolitan 1500 Technical Specifications

Nash Metropolitan / Austin Metropolitan

• Years of Manufacture: 1953 - 1961
• Number Built: 95,000+
• Price at Introduction:
  • UK Hardtop: £475
  • UK Convertible: £482 10s
• Chassis/Body:
  • All-steel body shell, with vestigial chassis frame
• Exterior Dimensions:
  • Total Length: 380 cm
  • Total Width: 160 cm
  • Height at kerb weight:
    • Hardtop: 142 cm
    • Convertible: 144 cm
  • Wheelbase: 220 cm
  • Track:
    • Front: 115 cm
    • Rear: 114 cm
• Kerb Weight:
  • Hardtop: 851 kg
  • Convertible: 832 kg
• Fuel Tank:
  • 8.75 gallons (39.8 liters)
• Turning Circle:
  • 37 ft (11.28 metres)

• Transmission:
  • Three speed, synchromesh on second and top
  • Steering column mounted gear change
  • Ratios:
    • 1st: 11.98:1
    • 2nd: 6.29:1
    • 3rd: 4.22:1
    • Reverse: 14.26:1
• Clutch:
  • Borg and Beck, 8 inch single cushion disc, dry plate clutch
• Rear Axle Ratio:
  • Hypoid bevel differential, final drive 4.22:1
• Maximum Speed:
  • n/a
• 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
  • n/a
• Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
  • n/a
• Engine Austin B Series 1½ liter:
  • Capacity: 1489cc (90.89ci)
  • Type: Conventional 4 stroke, overhead pushrods
  • Configuration: Front mounted, inline, driving rear wheels
  • Fuel System: Zenith 30 VIG carburetor
  • Power: 47 bhp @ 4,100 rpm
  • Torque: 74 lb./ft. @ 2,100 rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 7.2:1
• Ignition and Electrical:
  • 12 volt battery, 51 ampere/hours capacity
• Exhaust:
  • Single pipe
• Suspension:
  • Front: All independent coil spring suspension with wishbones
  • Rear: Live axle and semi-eliptic springs
• Steering:
  • Cam and peg
  • Two spoke steering wheel, 17 in. dia.
• Brakes:
  • Girling hydraulic, 2 L.S. front, L. and T. rear
• Wheels:
  • Pressed steel, 4 stud
• Tyres:
  • 5.20 x 13 tubeless

Also see:
Nash Metropolitan Review
Austin Metropolitan 1500 Review