- 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:
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- 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:
- 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
- Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
- 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:
- 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:
- Tyres:
Also see:
Nash Metropolitan Review
Austin Metropolitan 1500 Review
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