Austin Metropolitan 1500 (1956-59)
The Car
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The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke |
73.025mm x 88.9mm |
Displacement |
1489cc |
Firing order |
1,3,4,2 |
Oil pressure (hot) |
50 lb./sq. in. |
Fuel Supply
Carburetor |
Zenith 30VIG10 |
Choke |
27mm |
Main |
72 |
Compensating |
95 (LC); 97 (HC) |
Economy |
– |
Slow running |
55 |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.015″ (hot or cold) |
Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.015″ (hot or cold) |
Valve-timing indication |
Timing wheels |
Intake valve opens |
5° BTDC at 0.021″ clearance |
Ignition
Breaker gap |
0.014″ – 0.016″ |
Plug gap |
0.025″ |
Ignition timing indication |
Pulley and pointer |
Ignition timing |
TDC (LC); 5° BTDC (HC)
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Clutch
Clutch type |
Borg & Beck 8″ |
Clutch linings |
Wound yarn |
Brakes
Brake type |
Girling Hyd. 2LS at front |
Brake linings |
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Wheel Alignment
Toe-In |
0″ to 1⁄16“ |
Camber |
½° to 1½° |
Caster angle |
2° to 3° |
King pin angle |
6½°
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