393 Rover Metro Clubman (Mod) (1991)
Austin-Rover Metro (1980-94) Engine 1275cc S4 OHV Tr. Production 2,078,218 (includes Rover 100)
Registration Number J 430 JRL (Truro)
AUSTIN SET
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introduced as the Austin Mini Metro. It was intended as a big brother, rather than as a replacement, for the Mini, 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 Hydragas 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, followed later by the five door model.
The Metro range was expanded in 1982 to include the luxury Vanden Plas and higher performance MG versions. The Vanden Plas featured higher levels of luxury and equipment, while the slightly more powerful MG Metro 1.3 sold as a sports model. The Vanden Plas variant received the same MG engine from 1984 onwards (with the exception of the VP Automatic, which retained the 63 bhp version, The luxury fittings marking out the Metro Vanden Plas took the form of a radio-cassette player, electric front windows, an improved instrument panel with tachometer, and a variety of optional extras such as trip computer, leather trim, remote boot release, and front fog lamps
A facelift in late 1984 refreshed the styling, introducing colour coded bumpers on the MG, a wider subframe improved interior and the addition of a five door
At the end of 1987, the Austin marque was shelved. The Austin badge was removed from the cars, Metro were sold without a marque badge, sometimes referred to as Rovers they wore a Rover style longship shield badge
The new Rover Metro was finally launched in May 1990, being a heavily revised version of the original Metro with redesigned suspension and fitted with a new range of engines. The K Series engine available to the Metro as a 1.1 litre or 1.4 with 8 or 16 valves along with a 1.4 litre PSA diesel unit.
The Metro was retired for the 1995 model year replaced by the Rover 100
Many thanks for a fantabulous
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Shot Brooklands New Years Day Gathering, 01.01.2016 - Ref 111-393
393 Rover Metro Clubman (Mod) (1991)
Austin-Rover Metro (1980-94) Engine 1275cc S4 OHV Tr. Production 2,078,218 (includes Rover 100)
Registration Number J 430 JRL (Truro)
AUSTIN SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623759808208...
introduced as the Austin Mini Metro. It was intended as a big brother, rather than as a replacement, for the Mini, 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 Hydragas 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, followed later by the five door model.
The Metro range was expanded in 1982 to include the luxury Vanden Plas and higher performance MG versions. The Vanden Plas featured higher levels of luxury and equipment, while the slightly more powerful MG Metro 1.3 sold as a sports model. The Vanden Plas variant received the same MG engine from 1984 onwards (with the exception of the VP Automatic, which retained the 63 bhp version, The luxury fittings marking out the Metro Vanden Plas took the form of a radio-cassette player, electric front windows, an improved instrument panel with tachometer, and a variety of optional extras such as trip computer, leather trim, remote boot release, and front fog lamps
A facelift in late 1984 refreshed the styling, introducing colour coded bumpers on the MG, a wider subframe improved interior and the addition of a five door
At the end of 1987, the Austin marque was shelved. The Austin badge was removed from the cars, Metro were sold without a marque badge, sometimes referred to as Rovers they wore a Rover style longship shield badge
The new Rover Metro was finally launched in May 1990, being a heavily revised version of the original Metro with redesigned suspension and fitted with a new range of engines. The K Series engine available to the Metro as a 1.1 litre or 1.4 with 8 or 16 valves along with a 1.4 litre PSA diesel unit.
The Metro was retired for the 1995 model year replaced by the Rover 100
Many thanks for a fantabulous
46,695,928 views
Shot Brooklands New Years Day Gathering, 01.01.2016 - Ref 111-393