The MG Metro, launched in 1982, was the sporty version of Austin's compact Metro city car, built to bring back affordable MG performance. The MG Metro Turbo had a turbocharged 1.3-litre engine developed with help from Lotus, and it was lively for such a small car. The Metro 6R4 Group B rally car took its name and body shape from the Metro.
The MG Metro was a sporty version of the Austin Metro city car, introduced in 1982 during the Austin Rover period. It had a tuned engine and MG trim, and a turbocharged version added more performance. It brought the MG name to Britain's popular supermini class.
44years
3trims
71–92hp range
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Why the Metro mattersTrims
3 trims · 1982–1990Sporting version of the Austin Metro (1982-1990), sold as a warm 1.3-litre hatch and the quicker MG Metro Turbo, reviving MG as a badge for affordable performance.