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Triumph Spitfire 1500

(1979 model)

Brief specs of 1979 Triumph Spitfire 1500

2-seater convertible (cabriolet), 4-cylinder straight (inline) engine, 1491 cm3 / 91.0 cu in / 91.0 cu in, 43.0 kW / 57.7 hp / 57.7 hp, 99.0 N·m / 73.0 lb·ft / 73.0 lb·ft, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 152 km/h / 94 mph / 94 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)TriumphIssued from1979
ModelSpitfire 1500Issued until
SerieSpitfireNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerTriumphCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors
Bodywork typeconvertible (cabriolet)Number of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)3620 l / 127.84 cu ft / 127.84 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3790 mm / 149.2 in / 149.2 inTotal (curb) weight787 kg / 1735 lb / 1735 lb
Width1490 mm / 58.7 in / 58.7 inDry weight
Height1210 mm / 47.6 in / 47.6 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2110 mm / 83.1 in / 83.1 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.8  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.53 m2 / 16.5 sq ft / 16.5 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder
Engine constructionBore
FuelStroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyEngine displacement1491 cm3 / 91.0 cu in / 91.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignCompression ratio
SumpMax. output power43.0 kW / 57.7 hp / 57.7 hp at
AspirationMax. torque99.0 N·m / 73.0 lb·ft / 73.0 lb·ft at
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)17.0 kW / 22.8 hp / 22.8 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output28.8 kW/l / 0.634 bhp/cu in / 0.634 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque66.4 N·m/l / 0.58 lb·ft/cu in / 0.58 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed152 km/h / 94 mph / 94 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)15.40 s / 15.40 s / 15.40 sPower-to-weight ratio73.7 kW/ton / 55.8 bhp/ton / 55.8 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignment
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front155/80-R13Tyres rear155/80-R13
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Triumph Spitfire 1500

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