MG : Metro
1982–1990
Model Introduction
The MG Metro, launched in 1982, was the sporting version of the Austin Metro, aimed at reviving MG’s presence in the small car market. Powered by a tuned 1.3-litre A-Series engine with larger valves and improved carburation, it offered lively performance in a compact, practical package. In 1983 the range was joined by the MG Metro Turbo, developed with Lotus Engineering, which used a Garrett T3 turbocharger to deliver significantly more power and give the lightweight hatchback genuine hot hatch pace. Distinctive red seatbelts, sports seats, and subtle body styling tweaks made both versions stand out, keeping the MG badge relevant through the 1980s.
Magazine articles (10)
Magazine Articles
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Newcomers : MG Metro: The Cooper lives
A high-performing 'brick' is just the tonic to keep the vaunted BL recovery moving
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Free Wheelin'
MG Metro
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Giant Test
MG Metro v Ford Fiesta XR2 v Fiat 127GT
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Dorchester Daredevils
It's image, both the power and the Park Lane kind, that Austin Rover chase with this slick new pair - MG Metro Turbo and Rover Vitesse
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Newcomers
BL's blown Metro - the MG Turbo - promises a great deal but fails to come up with all the goods
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Giant Test
Renault 5TX v MG Metro v Ford Fiesta XR2 v Citroen Visa GT v Fiat 127GT
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Son Of Cooper
BL's best Metro, the 110mph Turbo, has power and promise enough to cut it with this month's Giant Test Special brigade, but it won't beat a Golf GTi
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Argy Bargy
Austin Rover could well be making a virtue of necessity with their cut-price rally supercar.
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MG’s bright whites
All-white versions of MG’s Metro, Metro Turbo, and Montego Turbo have been added to Austin Rover’s line-up for the 1986 model year, details of which were given exclusively in Autocar two weeks ago.
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The Brat Pack
Citroen AX GT v Daihatsu Charade GTti v Fiat Uno Turbo ie v Ford Fiesta XR2 v MG Metro Turbo v Sussex Performance Mini 1400 v Suzuki Swift 1.3GTi
