The Metro was the first Austin Rover car to be subjected to the MG treatment. Arguably, it was the most successful recipient of the octagon treatment, perhaps because the early versions were rather similar to the Mini-Cooper in spirit…
MG Metro 1300

MG Metro Turbo

Identifiable from its more humble normally aspirated brother by its plastic wheel arches, deeper front air dam and larger diameter alloy wheels. Contemporary road tests complained of less civilised road manners than the standard MG Metro, notably a propensity to torque steer and bounce too much on less than billiard-smooth roads.
Performance: 0-60mph, 9.4seconds, maximum speed, 110mph (source: Autocar)
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The mg engine had a long duration cam shaft which allowed a high compression ratio giving fantastic fuel economy,and with the high idle and lumpy tickover, it was like driving a full race car on the road.Only rover could produce such a character car. The turbo had that special handling you get with well balanced car ,you just think it round corners.But the trim height is critical.On a hot day the hydra gas expands and up goes the ride height.Lotus did a fantastic job with engine, but sadley the gearbox was made of glass.I even took all the teeth off the laygear.
Yes. Gearbox was v bad, narrow.bridge green oak, no matter.
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