1955 - Metropolitan - 1500 Hardtop

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 1500 Hardtop 1955
2. 1500 Hardtop 1955
General Information
Make Metropolitan
Model 1500 Hardtop
Production Year 1955
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 162 mm     (6,4 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,76
Weight 839 kg     (1848 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 39,8 litre   (8,8 Imp gal ,  10,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMC
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 1489 cc     (90,86 cu in)
Bore 73 mm     (2,87 in)
Stroke 88,9 mm     (3,5 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,82
Unitary Capacity 372,25 cc/cylinder    (22,72 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8,3 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ze carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 51 HP     (38 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4250 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 110 N.m     (81,2 lb.ft ,  11,2 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 85,5 N.m    (4250 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 60,8 HP/ton    (45,3 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 34,3 HP/litre    (25,5 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 3M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,22 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)