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| − | '''Austin Metro Mk II/Metro (LC8). 1985–90 (prod. 2,078,218, all Austin Metro types, incl. Rover 100). 3- and 5-door saloon. F/F, 998, 1275 cm³ (4 cyl. OHV).''' Facelifted with new dashboard and suspension improvements, plus addition of all-important five-door model. [[Austin]] badge disappeared at the end of 1987, with Metro becoming a marque, but cars were no different other than initially a ‘Metro’ badge on grille, then a [[Rover]]-like one. No fifth gear, considered a major handicap outside the UK. | + | '''Austin Metro Mk II/Metro (LC8). 1985–90 (prod. 2,078,218 for 1980–98 incl. Rover 100). 3- and 5-door saloon. F/F, 998, 1275 cm³ (4 cyl. OHV).''' Facelifted with new dashboard and suspension improvements, plus addition of all-important five-door model. [[Austin]] badge disappeared at the end of 1987, with Metro becoming a marque, but cars were no different other than initially a ‘Metro’ badge on grille, then a [[Rover]]-like one. No fifth gear, considered a major handicap outside the UK. |
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Revision as of 10:31, 8 July 2008
Austin Metro Mk II/Metro (LC8). 1985–90 (prod. 2,078,218 for 1980–98 incl. Rover 100). 3- and 5-door saloon. F/F, 998, 1275 cm³ (4 cyl. OHV). Facelifted with new dashboard and suspension improvements, plus addition of all-important five-door model. Austin badge disappeared at the end of 1987, with Metro becoming a marque, but cars were no different other than initially a ‘Metro’ badge on grille, then a Rover-like one. No fifth gear, considered a major handicap outside the UK.
Manufacturing location: Longbridge, England
Marque: Austin | Predecessor: Austin Mini Metro | Successor: Rover Metro
