Triumph Spitfire Mk1 1962-1965, Mk2 1965-1967, Mk3 1967-1971, Mk4 1970-1974 & 1500 1974-1980

Triumph Spitfire Mk1 (1962-1965)

Country	UK
Top Speed (mph)	92
0-60 mph	17.3
1/4 mile	20.9
BHP	63 @5750rpm
Torque lbft	77 @3500rpm
BHP per ton	88
Engine capacity CC/CU	1147/70
Engine type	Straight 4 Carburettors x 2
Aspiration	Normal
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Valve Type/No	Overhead 8
Transmission (manual/auto)	Manual
No of speeds	4
Wheels driven	RWD
Brakes F/R	Disc/Drum
No. of Seats	2
Length (in)	145
Width (in)	57
Height (in)	47.5
Kerb Weight (lbs)	1580

Additional Info: The Mk1 ran from 1962-1965. Also known as the Spitfire 4. An overdrive was available from 1964. A hardtop was also made available.

Triumph Spitfire Mk2 (1965-1967)

Country	UK
Top Speed (mph)	94
0-60 mph	15
1/4 mile	20.4
BHP	67 @6000rpm
Torque lbft	77 @3750rpm
BHP per ton	90
Engine capacity CC/CU	1147/70
Engine type	Straight 4 Carburettors x 2
Aspiration	Normal
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Valve Type/No	Overhead 8
Transmission (manual/auto)	Manual
No of speeds	4
Wheels driven	RWD
Brakes F/R	Disc/Drum
No. of Seats	2
Length (in)	145
Width (in)	57
Height (in)	47.5
Kerb Weight (lbs)	1630

Additional Info: The Mk2 ran from 1965-1967. A number of improvements to the engine were made and a new interior and exterior trim were added, including new seats, carpets, grille and badging.

Triumph Spitfire Mk3 (1967-1971)

Country	UK
Top Speed (mph)	100
0-60 mph	13
1/4 mile	19.3
BHP	75 @6000rpm
Torque lbft	75 @4000rpm
BHP per ton	98
Engine capacity CC/CU	1296/79
Engine type	Straight 4 Carburettors x 2
Aspiration	Normal
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Valve Type/No	Overhead 8
Transmission (manual/auto)	Manual (Overdrive)
No of speeds	4
Wheels driven	RWD
Brakes F/R	Disc/Drum
No. of Seats	2
Length (in)	147
Width (in)	57
Height (in)	47.5
Kerb Weight (lbs)	1680

Additional Info: The Mk3 Ran from 1967-1971. The Mk3 got new bumpers for safety reasons, larger front brake calipers, a larger steering wheel and a wood dashboard was made available. Also a new improved soft top was made and of course a larger engine. Some Mk3’s were built in 1971 along side the Mk4.

Triumph Spitfire Mk4 (1970-1974)

Country	UK
Top Speed (mph)	94
0-60 mph	15.5
1/4 mile	21
BHP	68 @6000rpm
Torque lbft	73 @3000rpm
BHP per ton	83
Engine capacity CC/CU	1296/79
Engine type	Straight 4 Carburettors x 2
Aspiration	Normal
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Valve Type/No	Overhead 8
Transmission (manual/auto)	Manual (Overdrive)
No of speeds	4
Wheels driven	RWD
Brakes F/R	Disc/Drum
No. of Seats	2
Length (in)	149.1
Width (in)	58.6
Height (in)	44.3
Kerb Weight (lbs)	1795

Additional Info: The Mk4 ran from 1970-1974. The Mk4 got a new rear end design, front end clean up, flared arches, new bonnet and recessed door handles. The interior now has a full length dash. A heavier car combined with a taller final drive gave a car with much less performance than it’s predecessor. (some controversy over the measureing of the power output seems to exist – 63bhp vs 75bhp). An improved suspension however made for better handling. Production ran a long side the Mk3 for a while.

Triumph Spitfire 1500 (1974-1980)

Country	UK
Top Speed (mph)	100
0-60 mph	13.2
1/4 mile	19.1
BHP	71 @5500rpm
Torque lbft	82 @3000rpm
BHP per ton	87
Engine capacity CC/CU	1493/91
Engine type	Straight 4 Carburettors x 2
Aspiration	Normal
Valve Type/No	Overhead 8
Transmission (manual/auto)	Manual (Overdrive)
No of speeds	4
Wheels driven	RWD
Brakes F/R	Disc/Drum
No. of Seats	2
Length (in)	149
Width (in)	58
Height (in)	45
Kerb Weight (lbs)	1790

Additional Info: The Spitfire 1500 ran from 1974-1980. The 1493cc engine was we believe actually fitted to US cars in late 1973 and didn’t get fitted to European cars until 1975. The US version was only rated at 57bhp (due to emission regulations) and had a 0-60 time of around 14-15 secs. Many minor changes throughout this models life were carried out.