55 Austin Metro City 310 Van (1989)

Austin Metro City 310 Van (1980-*90) Engine 998cc S4 Tr. OHV

 

Registration Number G 439 FOM

 

AUSTIN SET

 

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The Austin Metro was launched in 1986, as a 3 and 5 door hatchback and 3 door light delivery van.

 

Some of the Mini's underpinnings were carried over into the Metro, namely the 998 cc and 1275 cc A-Series engines, much of the front-wheel drivetrain and four-speed manual gearbox, and suspension subframes. The Metro used the Hydrolastic suspension system found on the Allegro but without front to rear interconnection. The hatchback body shell was one of the most spacious of its time and this was a significant factor in its popularity. Initially, the Metro was sold as a three-door hatchback only, with a choice of 998cc (1.0 litre) or 1275cc (1.3 litre) petrol engines.

 

* Badged as Austin Metro until 1986 when an update and corporate reshuffle saw the cars re-launched as Rover Metro's though they never carried the Rover badge

 

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