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Maestro Technical Data

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Dimensions (Hatchback)


Description Metric Imp.
A Overall Height 1.43 m 56.4 in
B Wheelbase 2.51 m 98.7 in
C Overall Length (Steel Bumpers) 4.0 m 157.6 in
C Overall Length (Plastic Bumpers) 4.05 m 159.5 in
C Overall Length (MG Turbo) 4.08 m 160.6 in
D Width (excl. Door Mirrors) 1.69 m 66.4 in
E Width (incl. Door Mirrors) 1.93 m 76.0 in
Ground Clearance (145 tyres) 138 mm 5 7/16 in
Ground Clearance (155 tyres) 143 mm 5 5/8 in
Ground Clearance (165 tyres) 151 mm 6 in
Turning circle (kerb to kerb) 10.21 m 33 ft 8 in


Weights

These figures are approximate, and will vary slightly depending on model. Kerbside weights are unladen and with a full fuel tank.

Description Metric Imp.
Kerb weight 875 - 1071 kg 1929 - 2362 lb
Maximum roof rack load 70 kg 154 lb
Maximum towing weight
(1.3 models, 5spd manual) 		1000 kg 2205 lb
Maximum towing weight
(1.6 models, manual gearbox) 		1125 kg 2481 lb
Maximum towing weight
(2.0 models) 		1146 kg 2527 lb


Dimensions (Vans)



Description Metric Imp.
Overall Height 1.62 m 64.0 in
Wheelbase 2.55 m 100.6 in
Overall Length 4.35 m 171.4 in
Overall Width 1.70 m 67.1 in
Ground Clearance (upto 1987) 1.19 m 4.7 in
Ground Clearance (from 1987) 1.60 m 6.3 in
Turning circle (kerb to kerb) 10.56 m 415.7 in


Weights

These figures are approximate, and will vary slightly depending on model. Kerbside weights are unladen and with a full fuel tank.

Description Metric Imp.
Kerb weight (1.3, 500 & 700 Van) 960 kg 2116 lb
Kerb weight (1.6 Van) 990 kg 2183 lb
Gross vehicle weight (500) 1530 kg 3373 lb
Gross vehicle weight (1.3 700) 1730 kg 3814 lb
Gross vehicle weight (1.6 700) 1760 kg 3880 lb


Tyre Pressures

Tyre pressures should be checked regularly when cold.

Tyre Size Front Rear
145 SR 13 30 lbf/in 32 lbf/in
155 SR 13 26 lbf/in 28 lbf/in
165 SR 13 26 lbf/in 28 lbf/in
175/65 SR 14 28 lbf/in 26 lbf/in
175/70R 14 30 lbf/in 30 lbf/in
185/55 HR 15 (1989 models) 32 lbf/in 32 lbf/in
185/55 HR 15 (1990-on) 30 lbf/in 30 lbf/in
500 Vans (laden) 26 lbf/in 40 lbf/in
700 Vans (laden) 26 lbf/in 46 lbf/in


Oils & Fluids

Engine Oil: Grade 10W/30 (pre Aug 1983) or 10W/40.
Transmission Oil: Dexron II D specification only.
Power Steering: Dexron II D specification only.
Brake Fluid: Use only DOT-4 Grade brake fluid.

Capacities

Fuel tank - 1983 models: 53 litres (11.66 gallons).
Fuel tank - other hatchbacks: 50 litres (11.00 gallons).
Fuel tank - vans: 54 litres (12.00 gallons).
Engine Oil - 1.3 litre models: 2.7 litres (4.75 pints).
Engine Oil - 1.6 'R' Series: 3.1 litres (5.50 pints).
Engine Oil - 1.6 'S' Series: 3.8 litres (6.75 pints).
Engine Oil - 2.0 litre models: 4.8 litres (8.50 pints).
Coolant - 1.3 litre models: 6.7 litres (11.75 pints).
Coolant - 1.6 'R' Series: 8.2 litres (14.50 pints).
Coolant - 1.6 'S' Series & 2.0: 8.5 litres (15.00 pints).
Manual gearbox refill (4 spd): 1.5 litres (2.75 pints).
Manual gearbox refill (5 spd): 2.0 litres (3.50 pints).
Automatic transmission: 2.3 litres (4.0 pints).
Automatic transmission (final drive): 0.71 litres (1.25 pints).

Luggage capacity (hatchback): (rear seat up) 10.73 cu.ft. (rear seat folded) 38.5 cu.ft.



 

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