Research 1998 Chevrolet Metro specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
2dr HB
Brakes
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
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| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
7.09 x 0.98 |
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System |
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
9.02 x 0.67 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Brake Type |
Power |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³) |
8.4 |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³) |
22.5 |
Cooling System
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
4.1 |
Electrical
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
390 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
55 |
Engine
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
58 @ 3300 |
| Engine Order Code |
LP2 |
| Engine Type |
Gas L3 |
| Displacement |
1.0L/61 |
| Fuel System |
EFI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
55 @ 5700 |
Exterior Dimensions
| Length, Overall (in) |
149.4 |
| Liftover Height (in) |
27.1 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
62.6 |
| Wheelbase (in) |
93.1 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) |
6.3 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) |
53.5 |
| Track Width, Front (in) |
54.5 |
| Height, Overall (in) |
54.7 |
Fuel Tank
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
10.3 |
Interior Dimensions
| Passenger Capacity |
4 |
| Second Hip Room (in) |
43.9 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) |
48.9 |
| Second Leg Room (in) |
32.2 |
| Second Head Room (in) |
36.0 |
| Front Hip Room (in) |
47.2 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) |
48.9 |
| Front Leg Room (in) |
42.5 |
| Front Head Room (in) |
39.1 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) |
77.4 |
Mileage
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
44 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
49 |
Steering
| Steering Type |
Manual |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
34.1 |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
19.1 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3.7 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
31.5 |
Summary
| Vehicle Name |
Chevrolet Metro |
| Body Style |
2dr Hatchback |
Suspension
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
0.94 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
0.71 |
| Suspension Type - Front |
MacPherson Strut |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
25 |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Separate coils |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil spring |
| Suspension Type - Rear |
MacPherson Strut |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
25 |
Tires
| Front Tire Order Code |
|
| Rear Tire Order Code |
|
| Spare Tire Order Code |
|
| Front Tire Size |
P155/80R13 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P155/80R13 |
| Spare Tire Size |
T115/70D14 |
Trailering
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
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| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
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| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
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| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
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Transmission
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) |
|
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.89 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.55 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.42 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again |
|
| Trans Description Cont. |
Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type |
5 |
| Trans Order Code |
MM5 |
| Drivetrain |
Front Wheel Drive |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
4.39 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
3.61 |
| Clutch Size (in) |
6.69 |
| Clutch Size (in) |
|
| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
3.27 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
2.30 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.76 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
|
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.91 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.28 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
Vehicle
| EPA Classification |
Sub-Compact |
Weight Information
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
1818 |
Wheels
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
14 x 4 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
13 x 4.5 |
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
13 x 4.5 |
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel |
