(1990 model)
| Marque (make) | Rover | Issued from | 1990 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Metro GTi 16v | Issued until | |
| Serie | Metro | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Rover | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3521 mm / 138.6 in / 138.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 885 kg / 1951 lb / 1951 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1775 mm / 69.9 in / 69.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1377 mm / 54.2 in / 54.2 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2269 mm / 89.3 in / 89.3 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1340 mm / 52.8 in / 52.8 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1294 mm / 50.9 in / 50.9 in | Weight distribution (front) | 57.0 % / 57.0 % / 57.0 % |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm / 5.9 in / 5.9 in | Fuel capacity | 36 l / 7.8 UK gal / 9.4 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.55 |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Rover | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 75.0 mm / 2.95 in / 2.95 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 79.0 mm / 3.11 in / 3.11 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.95 | |
| Fuel supply | Lucas fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 1396 cm3 / 85.2 cu in / 85.2 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 349.00 cm3/cylinder / 21.297 cu in/cylinder / 21.297 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 70.8 kW / 96.3 hp / 96.3 hp at 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 124.0 Nm / 91.5 lbft / 91.5 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output | 69.9 kW / 95.0 bhp / 95.0 bhp |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 68.1 kW/l / 1.517 bhp/cu in / 1.517 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 88.83 Nm/l / 0.777 lbft/cu in / 0.777 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.85 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.77 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 7.10 s / 7.10 s / 7.10 s | Top (maximal) speed | 181 km/h / 112 mph / 112 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 9.80 s / 9.80 s / 9.80 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 107.34 kW/ton / 145.94 bhp/ton / 145.94 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.4 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | I.W.HPS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.TA.HPS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of Rover Metro GTi 16v
