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Old 03-04-2009, 12:26 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Frontal Area of Geo Convertible and Sedan?

I need help from a Geo expert. I've been studying profile pictures of the convertible and equivalent year sedan to try to figure out whether the convertible enjoys a lower frontal area. I remember sitting in a friends convertible and thinking that it felt much lower. Obviously the side window is different, but can't detect whether it is "shorter."

Is the top of the convertible 1 or 2 inches (48-92 sq. in. lower A) than the sedan???

Jim E.


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Old 03-04-2009, 01:36 PM   #2 (permalink)
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You didn't say what year.

Researching at cars.com, 1992 seems to be the most recent year Geo Metro with both a sedan and convertible.

(Condensed from two separate pages)
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1992 Geo Metro Convertible1992 Geo Metro Sedan
Exterior length: 147.4" Exterior length: 151.4"
Exterior body width: 62.7" Exterior body width: 62.7"
Exterior height: 52.0"Exterior height: 53.5"
Wheelbase: 89.2" Wheelbase: 93.1"
Even if 1992 happens to be the year in question, you'll want to research for your self. Eg. I never checked to see if they came equipped with the same tires and wheels.


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