Rover Metro R6
The K-Series engine and Hydragas suspension transformed the Metro into a class-leader for ride and handling.
- Power
- 60 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 13.4 s
- Top speed
- 96 mph
About the Rover Metro R6
The R6 generation Rover Metro, launched in 1990, was a comprehensive re-engineering of the original 1980 Austin Metro. It introduced the advanced K-Series engine and a linked Hydragas suspension system, which provided a level of ride comfort and handling agility that shamed many larger cars. The 1.1 C served as the entry-level model, featuring a four-speed gearbox and basic trim, yet it retained the excellent chassis dynamics of the range. While rust and a poor Euro NCAP showing eventually ended its run, the R6 is remembered as one of British Leyland's most successful engineering updates.
Rover Metro R6 specs
The Rover Metro R6 produces 60 bhp (45 kW) and 90 Nm (66 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 13.4 seconds and has a top speed of 96 mph (154 km/h).
| Make | Rover |
|---|---|
| Model | Metro |
| Generation | R6 |
| Trim | 1.1 C |
| Years | 1990–1994 |
| Type | Hatchback |
| Body style | Hatchback |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 1.1-litre inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,119 cc (1.1 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 60 bhp (45 kW) at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 90 Nm (66 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 13.4 s |
| Top speed | 96 mph (154 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 815 kg (1,797 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 74 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Rover Metro R6 rarity in CarSpot
The Rover Metro R6 is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 10 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Rover Metro R6 fun facts
- The R6 Metro was so well-received at launch that What Car? named it their 1991 Car of the Year.
- Despite its 1980s origins, the interconnected Hydragas suspension gave the Metro a 'big car' ride quality that few contemporary superminis could match.
- The 1.1-litre K-Series engine was highly advanced for its time, featuring an all-aluminium construction and a unique long-bolt through-design.