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2000 Chevrolet Metro Base 2dr HB

Trim Info:

Front Wheel Drive, 2dr Hatchback, Sub-Compact
39 mpg city / 46 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

2dr Hatchback

Drivetrain:

Front Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Sub-Compact

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

77.4

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

1818

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas L3

Displacement:

1.0L/61

Fuel System:

EFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

55 @ 5700

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

58 @ 3300

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual w/OD

Suspension Type - Front:

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear:

MacPherson Strut

Front Tire Size:

P155/80R13

Rear Tire Size:

P155/80R13

Spare Tire Size:

T115/70D14

Front Wheel Size (in):

13 x 4.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

13 x 4.5

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

10.3

Wheelbase (in):

93.1

Length, Overall (in):

149.4

Advanced Technical Data

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Engine Order Code:

LP2

Trans Order Code:

MM5

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.89

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.28

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.91

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.76

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.27

Clutch Size (in):

6.69

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

4.39

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

390

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

4.1

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Coil spring

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

w/Separate coils

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

0.94

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):

0.71

Spare Wheel Size (in):

14 x 4

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Manual

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

19.1

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

3.7

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

31.5

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):

34.1

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

9.02 x 0.67

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

7.09 x 0.98

Front Head Room (in):

39.1

Front Leg Room (in):

42.5

Front Shoulder Room (in):

48.9

Front Hip Room (in):

47.2

Second Head Room (in):

36.0

Second Leg Room (in):

32.2

Second Shoulder Room (in):

48.9

Second Hip Room (in):

43.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

62.6

Height, Overall (in):

54.7

Track Width, Front (in):

54.5

Track Width, Rear (in):

53.5

Min Ground Clearance (in):

6.3

Liftover Height (in):

27.1

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³):

8.4

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³):

22.5

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