1982 MG Metro Turbo specifications

1982 MG Metro Turbo data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2250 mm 88.6 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 3406 mm 134.1 inches
Width 1565 mm 61.6 inches
Height 1359 mm 53.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.51
Kerb weight 840 kg 1852 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 29.5 litres 6.5 [7.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer Austin
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.3 litre
1275 cc
(77.805 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 70.6 × 81.3 mm
2.78 × 3.2 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.87
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
95 PS (94 bhp) (70 kW)
at 6130 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
118 Nm (87 ft·lb) (12 kgm)
at 2650 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
55 kW/litre
74.8 ps/litre
73.7 bhp/litre
1.21 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
92.55 Nm/litre
1.12 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.4:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1163 kPa (168.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 318.75 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor 1 Garrett AiResearch turbo
Intercooler
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 177 km/h (110 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
113.46 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
83.45 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
111.9 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.98 kg/kW
20.02 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.HS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.TA.HS.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio 3.21
general
Carfolio.com ID8140
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 12.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1982 MG Metro Turbo added 1997-01-12.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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