1952 - Metropolitan - 1200

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 1200 1952
General Information
Make Metropolitan
Model 1200
Production Year 1952
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 2159 mm     (85 in)
Front Track 1143 mm     (45 in)
Rear Track 1137 mm     (44,8 in)
Length 3797 mm     (149,5 in)
Width 1562 mm     (61,5 in)
Height 1390 mm     (54,7 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,76
Weight 813 kg     (1790,7 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Austin
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1200 cc     (73,23 cu in)
Bore 65,5 mm     (2,58 in)
Stroke 89 mm     (3,5 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,74
Unitary Capacity 300 cc/cylinder    (18,31 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 7,2 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ze carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 42 HP     (31,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 66,5 N.m    (4500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 51,7 HP/ton    (38,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 35 HP/litre    (26,1 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)