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Maestro Technical Data

Lost your owners handbook? Don't worry, all the information you need is here! 


Dimensions (Hatch)

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

Weights (Hatch)

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

Description Metric Imperial
Kerb Weight 875-1071kg 1929-2362lb
Maximum Roof-rack Load 70kg 154lb
Maximum Towing Weight
(1.3, 5 speed manual)
1000kg 2205lb
Maximum Towing Weight
(1.6, 5 speed manual)
1125kg 2481lb
Maximum Towing Weight
(2.0 models)
1146kg 2527lb

 


Dimensions (Van)


 

Description

Metric

Imperial

Overall Height

1.62m

64.0in

Wheelbase

2.55m

100.6in

Overall Length

4.35m

171.4in

Overall Width

1.70m

67.1in

Ground Clearance (up to 1987)

138mm

4.7in

Ground Clearance (after 1987)

143mm

6.3in

Turning Circle (kerb to kerb)

10.56m

415.7in

Weights (Van)

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

Description Metric Imperial
Kerb Weight (1.3 500 & 700) 960kg 2116lb
Kerb Weight (1.6) 990kg 2183lb
Gross Vehicle Weight (500) 1530kg 3373lb
Gross Vehicle Weight (1.3 700) 1730kg 3814lb
Gross Vehicle Weight (1.6 700) 1760kg 3880lb

 


Tyre Pressures

Tyre pressures should be checked regularly (when cold).

Tyre Size

Front

Rear

145/SR/13

30lbf/in

32lbf/in

155/SR/13

26lbf/in

28lbf/in

165/SR/13

26lbf/in

28lbf/in

175/65/R14

28lbf/in

26lbf/in

175/70/R14

30lbf/in

30lbf/in

185/55/R15 (1989)

32lbf/in

32lbf/in

185/55/R15 (1990-on)

30lbf/in

30lbf/in

500 Van (laden)

26lbf/in

40lbf/in

700 Van (laden)

26lbf/in

46lbf/in

 


Oils & Fluids

Description

Specification

Engine Oil

10W/30 (pre Aug 1983)
10W/40 (post Aug 1983)

Transmission Oil

Dexron II D only

Power Steering Fluid

Dexron II D only

Brake Fluid

DOT-4 only

 


Capacities

Description

Capacity

Fuel Tank - Hatch (1983 models)

53 Litres/11.66 Gallons

Fuel Tank - Hatch (1984-on)

50 Litres/11 Gallons

Fuel Tank - Van

54 Litres/12 Gallons

Engine Oil - 1.3

2.7 Litres/4.75 Pints

Engine Oil -1.6 (R series)

3.1 Litres/5.5 Pints

Engine Oil - 1.6 (S series) 3.8 Litres/6.75 Pints
Engine Oil - 2.0 4.8 Litres/8.5 Pints
Coolant - 1.3 6.7 Litres/11.75 Pints
Coolant - 1.6 (R series) 8.2 Litres/14.5 Pints
Coolant - 1.6 (S series) 8.5 Litres/15 Pints
Manual Gearbox - 4 speed 1.5 Litres/2.75 Pints
Manual Gearbox - 5 speed 2 Litres/3.5 Pints
Automatic Gearbox 2.3 Litres/4 Pints
Automatic Gearbox - Final Drive 2.3 Litres/4 Pints
Luggage Capacity - Hatch 10.73cu.ft. (rear seat up)
38.5cu.ft. (rear seat down)

 


 

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