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MG Metro, Metro turbo

The MG Metro re-introduced the MG brand after an hiatus when MGB production stopped. In fact the 'hot hatch' MG Metro 1300 introduced in 1982 outperformed the MGB even though enthusiasts didn't regard it as a sports car. British Leyland did more than just stick Octagon badges onto the Metro, and it had a 1275cc 72bhp engine with servo brakes and alloy wheels. Facelifted in 1984 and again in 1989 when large decals were applied to the sides of the car. In 1983 the MG Metro Turbo was introduced with Garett T3 Turbocharger and a higher specification of components within the engine near to race quality. The Metro Turbo was replaced by the Rover Metro GTa and GTI in 1990.

MG Metro 1300 1989 - badge on grille (post 1983)	MG Metro 1300 1989 - badge or rear hatch	MG Metro 1300 1986. The new 4-bar grille was given in 1983, but behind it the same 72bhp single carb A-series engine	In its day, the luxury of the Metro Vanden Plas took the form of radio-cassette player, electric front windows, improved instrument panel to include tachometer and a variety of optional extras such as trip computer, remote boot release, front fog lamps etc.	MG Metro 1300 1986. In 1983 the Metro was restyled with a new grille, and the MG Metro had its own version with octagon badge in the centre. The alloy wheels of the first MG Metro were now optional and steel wheels with plastic hubcaps the default.
MG Metro 1300 1989. Not quite a Mini Cooper, but even with only a single SU carburettor the engine gave 72bhp compared to the 75bhp of a twin carb Mini Cooper S	MG Metro 1300 1989	MG Metro 1300 1989. The 1989 restyle gave the MG Metro split octagon decals on the side, and new wheel trims on steel wheels, the alloy wheels now becoming an option at extra cost.	MG Metro 1300 1989	MG Metro 1300 1989. The 1989 restyle gave the MG Metro split octagon decals on the side, and new wheel trims on steel wheels, the alloy wheels now becoming an option at extra cost.

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