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Triumph Spitfire Mk1 (1962-1965)
Country
UK
Top Speed (mph)
92
0-60mph
17.3
1/4 mile
20.9
BHP @rpm
63 @5750rpm
Torque lbft @rpm
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
Curb Weight (lbs)
1580
Additional Info:
1962-1965 Mk1, Also known as the Spitfire 4. Overdrive available from 1964. Hardtop also available.
Triumph Spitfire Mk2 (1965-1967)
Country
UK
Top Speed (mph)
94
0-60mph
15
1/4 mile
20.4
BHP @rpm
67 @6000rpm
Torque lbft @rpm
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
Curb Weight (lbs)
1630
Additional Info:
1965-1967 Mk2. A number of improvements to the engine and new interior and exterior trim, including new seats, carpets, grille and badging.
Triumph Spitfire Mk3 (1967-1971)
Country
UK
Top Speed (mph)
100
0-60mph
13
1/4 mile
19.3
BHP @rpm
75 @6000rpm
Torque lbft @rpm
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
Curb Weight (lbs)
1680
Additional Info:
1967-1971 Mk3. New bumpers for safety reasons, larger front brake calipers, larger steering wheel, wood dashboard available and a new improved soft top 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
0-60mph
15.5
1/4 mile
21
BHP @rpm
68 @6000rpm
Torque lbft @rpm
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
Curb Weight (lbs)
1795
Additional Info:
1970-1974 Mk4. 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.
Triumph Spitfire 1500 (1974-1980)
Country
UK
Top Speed (mph)
100
0-60mph
13.2
1/4 mile
19.1
BHP @rpm
71 @5500rpm
Torque lbft @rpm
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
Curb Weight (lbs)
1790
Additional Info:
1974-1980 Spitfire 1500. The 1493cc engine was I believe actually fitted to US cars in late 1973 and didn't get fitted to European cars until 1975. US version only rated at 57bhp (due to emission regulations), 0-60 in 14-15 secs. Many minor changes throughout this models life were carried out.
Spitfire Mk3
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