Specs
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 |
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Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
9.02 x 0.67 |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
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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 |
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Rear Tire Order Code |
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Spare Tire Order Code |
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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) |
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Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.89 |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.55 |
First Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.42 |
Trans Description Cont. Again |
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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) |
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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) |
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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 |