1980 Austin Mini Metro 1.0 HLE specifications

1980 Austin Mini Metro 1.0 HLE data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2250 mm 88.6 inches
Track/tread (front) 1273 mm 50.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1273 mm 50.1 inches
Length 3406 mm 134.1 inches
Width 1547 mm 60.9 inches
Height 1361 mm 53.6 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.51
Kerb weight 747 kg 1647 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 31.8 litres 7 [8.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.4
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Austin
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1 litre
998 cc
(60.902 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 64.6 × 76.2 mm
2.54 × 3 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.85
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
46.6 PS (46 bhp) (34.3 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
73 Nm (54 ft·lb) (7.4 kgm)
at 3300 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
34.4 kW/litre
46.7 ps/litre
46.1 bhp/litre
0.76 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
73.15 Nm/litre
0.88 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10.3:1
Fuel system 1 SU carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 919.2 kPa (133.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 249.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
62.44 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
45.92 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
61.58 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
21.78 kg/kW
36.38 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.HG.
Rear suspension I.TA.HG.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.44
general
Carfolio.com ID55616
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 10.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1980 Austin Mini Metro 1.0 HLE added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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