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What kind of engine does a Geo Metro have?
2001 – The Metro’s final year. The only model available this year is the four-door LSi sedan….Second generation (1995–2001)
| Second generation | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.0 L LP2 I3 (gasoline) 1.3 L L72 I4 (gasoline) 1.3 L LY8 I4 (gasoline) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 3-speed MX17 automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 93.1 in (2,365 mm) |
Is Geo Metro a good car?
The 97 Geo Metro is by far the best car made, both for fuel economy (I average 39) and for dependability (mine has 200187). This car is the king of budget vehicles in every week, cheap to buy, cheap to repair and cheap to keep on the road in every way!
Who made Geo Metro?
GM
Geo models were manufactured by GM in joint ventures with three Japanese automakers. The Prizm was produced at the GM/Toyota joint-venture NUMMI assembly plant in Fremont, California, and the Metro and Tracker were produced at the GM/Suzuki joint-venture CAMI assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ontario.
Which car company made the Metro?
| Austin Metro | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | British Leyland (1980–1986) Rover Group (1986–1998) |
| Also called | Austin Mini Metro MG Metro Rover Metro Rover 100 |
| Production | 1980–1998 |
| Body and chassis |
How long will a Geo Metro last?
wrote: They last until they die. No magic number. While some Metros have been known to make it “20 years” without a rebuilt, most don’t.
Is a Geo Metro fast?
Maximum speed is 144 km/hr and it takes about 12 seconds to go from 0 to 100km/hr.
What is the top speed of a Geo Metro?
Performance
| 0 – 100 kph | 15.9 s |
|---|---|
| 0 – 60 mph | 14.8 s |
| Top speed | 160 kph (99 mph) |
How long does a Geo Metro last?
What kind of engine did Geo Metro have?
In the later years of its life, the Metro’s engine gained a cylinder. The slightly less-tiny 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine produced 70 horsepower. In an effort to keep costs down and mileage up, the Metro came on small, skinny, very hard tires.
What kind of gas mileage does Geo Metro get?
The EPA initially rated the Geo Metro XFi at 53 mpg in the city and 58 mpg on the highway with regular gasoline. They later changed their testing and lowered their estimates to 43 mpg in the city and 52 mpg on the highway.
Is the GM Metro a holy grail car?
Yes, the Metro has become a cult classic, with the high fuel economy XFi being the holy grail of the Metro-centric world. The inexpensive, simple, subcompact Metro was GM’s last attempt to create a car with excellent gas mileage without using the slightest bit of technology.