What kind of car is the Geo Metro?
When you think of classic cars, your mind may drift to 1960s-era Mustangs, venerable models from Rolls-Royce, early Porsches, and, of course, Geo Metros from the 1990s. Yes, the Metro has become a cult classic, with the high fuel economy XFi being the holy grail of the Metro-centric world.
When did the Geo Metro come out in the US?
Finally, there was the fuel-efficient Geo Metro, which followed up the Chevy Sprint in the brand’s U.S. lineup. It was available from 1989 through 1997 under the Geo brand and for a few more years as the Chevrolet Metro.
How much does a Geo Metro engine weigh?
The Metro’s three-cylinder engine only weighed 130 pounds. It was a relatively basic engine, without any fancy technology, and it didn’t have to move a very heavy car. Geo ripped every bit of nonessential weight out of the Metro XFi. Even the passenger-side mirror was an option.
When did they stop making the Chevrolet Metro?
Production ended after model year 2001. The Chevrolet Metro was used in the 17th Biennale of Sydney (2010) exhibition in an experiment made by Cai Guo-Qiang, a Chinese artist from Fujian, where nine Chevrolet Metros were suspended in the air through animation. Comparison of Generation II/I 3-door hatchback interior dimensions:
When you think of classic cars, your mind may drift to 1960s-era Mustangs, venerable models from Rolls-Royce, early Porsches, and, of course, Geo Metros from the 1990s. Yes, the Metro has become a cult classic, with the high fuel economy XFi being the holy grail of the Metro-centric world.
Finally, there was the fuel-efficient Geo Metro, which followed up the Chevy Sprint in the brand’s U.S. lineup. It was available from 1989 through 1997 under the Geo brand and for a few more years as the Chevrolet Metro.
Production ended after model year 2001. The Chevrolet Metro was used in the 17th Biennale of Sydney (2010) exhibition in an experiment made by Cai Guo-Qiang, a Chinese artist from Fujian, where nine Chevrolet Metros were suspended in the air through animation. Comparison of Generation II/I 3-door hatchback interior dimensions:
What kind of car is a Metro hatchback?
I owned a 4-door ’92 Metro hatchback for over 6 years and 88,000 miles. They sip fuel, are easy to park, make great commuter cars in-town, do well on medium-length trips (4-5 hours or less) and will probably never be stolen or broken in to.