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From 1990 until its withdrawal in 1998, the Metro was sold only as a Rover.
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Austin/MG Metro.
| Austin Metro | |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.0 L A-Series I4 1.3 L A-Series I4 1.3 L A-Series turbo I4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed BMC Manual transmission (ADO88/LC8) 4-speed BMC-AP automatic (ADO88/LC8) |
| Dimensions | |
- Was the Austin Metro a good car?
- Why was the Austin Allegro so bad?
- Was the Morris Marina a good car?
- What is an Austin Princess?
- What happened to Austin Rover?
- What engine is in a Metro 6R4?
- Is the Austin Allegro the worst car ever?
- Was the Austin Allegro a good car?
- What is a Ford Capri?
- Was the Mini Metro a success?
Was the Austin Metro a good car?
Overshadowed by its hugely characterful predecessor and hampered by state-owned British Leyland's 1970s strike record, which delayed its introduction and mired the brand's reputation, the Metro was actually – shock! – a good car.
Why was the Austin Allegro so bad?
The poor reputation of the car and the inefficient production and management techniques in British Leyland at the time at which it was produced have meant that the Austin Allegro has become associated with waste, inefficiency and poor quality.
Was the Morris Marina a good car?
Surprisingly, the Marina was a sales hit, although poor quality, the propensity to rust and the cannibalising of Marinas to keep other BL models of the era going means that today there are only a handful of cars left on the road. Although it seems like it's a car that's hard to feel sorry for.
What is an Austin Princess?
The Austin Princess is a series of large luxury cars that were made by Austin and its subsidiary Vanden Plas from 1947 to 1968. ... From September 1975, Princess was used as a name for mass-produced family cars in Leyland's 1800/2200 former Austin/Morris/Wolseley range.
What happened to Austin Rover?
After an abortive attempt in 1988 to divest Land Rover to General Motors, the entire Rover Group was sold off by the British government in 1988 to British Aerospace.
What engine is in a Metro 6R4?
The 6R4 is designed with a normally aspirated V6 engine. It is basically a Rover V8 engine with 2 cylinders removed, along with some elements of the Cosworth DFV. The fuel injected engine, as well as the radiators, are mounted at the rear of the car where the back seats would be in a standard MG Metro.
Is the Austin Allegro the worst car ever?
The Austin Allegro has been voted Britain's worst-ever car. The much-derided British Leyland car - often referred to as the 'All-aggro' - beat the Morris Ital and Talbot Sunbeam to the top spot in a survey carried out by internet magazine iMotormag.
Was the Austin Allegro a good car?
It wasn't very spacious, had a range of asthmatic engines and was priced higher than its chief rivals, too, so it's no wonder it failed so miserably. And those cars that did find owners were nothing but trouble, with the constant threat of breakdown looming large every time you'd think about going for a drive.
What is a Ford Capri?
The Ford Capri is a fastback coupé built by Ford of Europe, designed by Philip T. Clark, who was also involved in the design of the Ford Mustang. It used the mechanical components from the Mk2 Ford Cortina and was intended as the European equivalent of the Ford Mustang.
Was the Mini Metro a success?
It proved a substantial success for the company, racking up more than two million sales during its 17-year production run. Sadly, its success alone was never going to be enough to stop BL falling further behind the other major players during the 1980s.
