Austin Metro BHP
The Austin Metro has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 1988 Austin Metro Vanden Plas produces 62 BHP, while the 1987 Austin Metro Vanden Plas produces 71 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
2 recorded variants, from 62–71 BHP.
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Popular Austin Metro BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Vanden Plas Auto | 1988 | 1,275 cc | Petrol | 62 BHP |
| Metro Vanden Plas | 1987 | 1,275 cc | Petrol | 71 BHP |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,275 cc | Petrol | 1987–1988 | 62–71 BHP | 97.6–98.9 Nm | 2 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Vanden Plas Auto | 1988 | 1,275 cc | Petrol | 62 BHP | 62.9 PS | 97.6 Nm | 46.2 kW | 92 mph |
| Metro Vanden Plas | 1987 | 1,275 cc | Petrol | 71 BHP | 72 PS | 98.9 Nm | 52.9 kW | 101 mph |
Austin Metro BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Austin Metro?
Recorded horsepower for the Austin Metro is 62–71 BHP across 2 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Austin Metro year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 71 BHP, recorded for 1987.
What torque is recorded for the Austin Metro?
Recorded torque is 97.6–98.9 Nm on the 2 variants that include it.