Specification

   
  • Manufacturer BMC for Nash and AMC
  • Production 1953 – 1961
  • Designer(s) William J. Flajole
  • Also Called Hudson Metropolitan
    Metropolitan by American Motors
    In non-U.S. & Canada markets:
    Austin Metropolitan
  • Assembly Longbridge, Birmingham, West Midlands, England
  • Body style(s) 2-door hardtop
    2-door convertible
  • Class Economy car
    Subcompact car
  • Engine(s) Austin A40, 1,200 cc (73 cu in) I4
    and
    1,500 cc (92 cu in) B-Series I4
  • Fuel Capacity 10.5 US gal (39.7L; 8.7 imp gal)
  • Transmission(s) 3-speed manual
  • Height 54.5 in (1,384 mm)
  • Length 149.5 in (3,797 mm)
  • Width 61.5 in (1,562 mm)
  • Wheelbase 85 in (2,159 mm)
  • Kerb Weight From 1,785 lb (810 kg)
  • Layout FR layout

The history of the Hudson Metropolitan

   

Type 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s
4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Subcompact     Gremlin Spirit Encore  
Compact Rambler   Rambler American Hornet Concord  
Jet       Pacer   Alliance  
Mid-size   Rambler Six Classic Rebel Matador    
  Rebel V8   Marlin     Matador Coupe    
Full-size Nash Ambassador     Premier
Hudson        
Sports     AMX   AMX   GTA  
    Javelin    
Crossover       Eagle
SUV     see timeline of Jeep models
Captive import Metropolitan     LeCar  
        Renault 18i/Sportwagon Medallion
        Fuego  
Military vehicles   Mighty Mite     AM General trucks, Jeeps, and the HMMWV  

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