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− | '''Austin Mini Metro. 1980–1 (prod. 2,078,218 for 1980–98 incl. successors and Rover 100). 3-door saloon. F/F, 998, 1098, 1275 cm³ (4 cyl. OHV).''' Hugely anticipated replacement for ageing Mini, though in the end the Mini survived it. Glassy hatchback, with some curves as designer David Bache believed the folded-paper era was over. Some concessions to older technology from Mini, but on the face a fresh, contemporary hatchback. Supported by advertising showing Mini Metro beating foreign competition, using patriotic theme. Mini tag dropped in 1981; model line rejigged for 1982. | + | '''Austin Mini Metro/Austin Metro. 1980–5 (prod. 2,078,218 for 1980–98 incl. successors and Rover 100). 3-door saloon. F/F, 998, 1098, 1275 cm³ (4 cyl. OHV).''' Hugely anticipated replacement for ageing Mini, though in the end the Mini survived it. Glassy hatchback, with some curves as designer David Bache believed the folded-paper era was over. Some concessions to older technology from Mini, but on the face a fresh, contemporary hatchback. Supported by advertising showing Mini Metro beating foreign competition, using patriotic theme. Mini tag dropped for 1982; model line rejigged for 1982 with Vanden Plas model at top end. Sales’ success as it seemed BL had put things right, with steady improvements through the decade. |
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| ''Manufacturing location:'' Longbridge, England | | ''Manufacturing location:'' Longbridge, England |
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− | ''Marque:'' [[Austin]] | ''Model:'' [[Austin Metro]] | ''Predecessor:'' [[Mini Clubman]] | ''Successor:'' [[Austin Metro]] | + | ''Marque:'' [[Austin]] | ''Model:'' [[Austin Metro]] | ''Predecessor:'' [[Mini Clubman]] | ''Successor:'' [[Austin Metro Mk II]] |
Revision as of 22:59, 18 March 2008
Austin Mini Metro/Austin Metro. 1980–5 (prod. 2,078,218 for 1980–98 incl. successors and Rover 100). 3-door saloon. F/F, 998, 1098, 1275 cm³ (4 cyl. OHV). Hugely anticipated replacement for ageing Mini, though in the end the Mini survived it. Glassy hatchback, with some curves as designer David Bache believed the folded-paper era was over. Some concessions to older technology from Mini, but on the face a fresh, contemporary hatchback. Supported by advertising showing Mini Metro beating foreign competition, using patriotic theme. Mini tag dropped for 1982; model line rejigged for 1982 with Vanden Plas model at top end. Sales’ success as it seemed BL had put things right, with steady improvements through the decade.
Manufacturing location: Longbridge, England
Marque: Austin | Model: Austin Metro | Predecessor: Mini Clubman | Successor: Austin Metro Mk II