1986 MG Metro 9x 6 cylinder turbo prototype
Following his retirement in 1971, Sir Alec Issigonis continued to
work for British Leyland as a consultant and this MG Metro is
his last prototype…
Following his retirement in 1971, Sir Alec Issigonis continued to
work for British Leyland as a consultant and this MG Metro is
his last prototype…
One most spectacular MG cars ever built, the 6R4 had only a
superficial relationship with the standard MG Metro car. It was
developed for Austin Rover by Williams Grand Prix Engineering.
6R4 stood for 6 cylinder, rear engine, four-wheel-drive…
A number of variants were always on the cards, although the three-door hatchback was the only available one at the 1980 unveiling – even the five-door supermini had to wait another four years after launch…