Nash Metropolitan

Metropolitan
1957 Metropolitan
Overview
Manufacturer	Austin (BMC)
Also called	Hudson Metropolitan (1954–1957) Metropolitan by American Motors (1958–1962) Austin Metropolitan
Production	October 1953–April 1961
Model years	1954–1962
Assembly	Longbridge plant, Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Designer	William J. Flajole
Body and chassis
Class	Economy car Subcompact car
Body style	2-door hardtop 2-door convertible
Layout	FR layout
Powertrain
Engine	1,200 cc (1.2 L) B-Series I4 1,500 cc (1.5 L) B-Series I4
Transmission	3-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	85 in (2,159 mm)
Length	149.5 in (3,797 mm)[1]
Width	61.5 in (1,562 mm)
Height	54.5 in (1,384 mm)[2]
Curb weight	1,785–1,890 lb (810–857 kg) (base)

The Nash Metropolitan is an American automobile assembled in England and marketed from 1953 until 1962.

It conforms to two classes of vehicle: economy car^[3] and subcompact car.^{[4][5][6][7][8]} The Metropolitan is considered a "subcompact", but this category was not yet in use when the car was made.^[9] At that time, it was categorized as a "small automobile" as well as an "economy car".

The Metropolitan was also marketed as a Hudson model when Nash and Hudson merged in 1954 to form the American Motors Corporation (AMC). The Nash and Hudson lines were phased out in favor of the Rambler line, and in 1957, the Metropolitan became a standalone brand and was badged with a stylized 'M' on hubcaps and grille. The cars were also sold in the United Kingdom and other markets.