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Rover Metro 1.4 SL

Bodywork

type 4/5S HBK
doors 5

Engine information

Bore × stroke 75.00 mm × 79.00 mm 2.95 in × 3.11 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.4 litre 1396 cc (85.189 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.75:1
Fuel system 1 KIF carb
Maximum power 76 PS (75.0 bhp) (55.9 kW) @ 5500 rpm
0-50 mph 8.50 s
0-60 mph 12.00 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 18.20 s
Standing km 34.10 s
Top speed 167 km/h (104 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 88.24 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 117.0 Nm (86 ft·lb) (11.9 kgm) @ 3500 rpm
bmep 1053.2 kPa (152.8 psi)
Specific torque 83.81 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.95
Unitary capacity 349 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2268 mm
wheelbase 89.3 in
Length (milimeters) 3520 mm
Length (inches) 138.6 in
Width (milimeters) 1773 mm
Width (inches) 69.8 in
Height (milimeters) 1372 mm
Height (inches) 54 in
L:W ratio 1.55
Ground clearance (milimeters) 120 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 4.7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 850 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1874 lb
Weight distribuiton 63.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 36 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 7.9 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 9.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive FWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.70 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.85
Final drive ratio 3.56

General information

RAC rating 14.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1990 Rover Metro 1.4 SL PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1990

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