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MG

Metro 6 cylinder turbo prototype, 1986

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Make
MG
Manufacturer
British Leyland
Location Made
Longbridge
Accession Number
1980-1-82
Collection
BMIHT Vehicle Collection
Type
Car
Status
Permanent collection
Engine
6cyl, 1275 cc, 100 bhp
Fuel
Petrol
Top Speed
not quoted
Body Style
Hatchback
Price When New
not quoted
Materials
metal, rubber, plastics, textiles
Dimensions
3406mm (l), 1563mm (w), 1359mm (h)
Location
Collections Centre

Following retirement in 1971, Alec Issigonis continued to work for British Leyland as a consultant and this MG Metro is his last prototype. He believed that this Metro would be an ideal showcase for the virtues of his experimental 9X, 6-cylinder engine.

In classic Issigonis style, the gearbox was placed under the engine and the bulkhead has been modified to make space for the air cleaner and twin carburettors but otherwise the car is standard.

Unlike the Mini 9X prototypes, it retains its original 'Hydragas' suspension. A set of testing instrumentation remains on the left-hand side of the dashboard.

Adopt this car for £25

Adopted by:

Neil Stocker