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Triumph Spitfire

(1962 model)

Brief specs of 1962 Triumph Spitfire

2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 1147 cm3 / 70.0 cu in / 70.0 cu in, 47.0 kW / 63.0 hp / 63.0 hp @ 5750 rpm / 5750 rpm / 5750 rpm, 91.0 N·m / 67.1 lb·ft / 67.1 lb·ft @ 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 148 km/h / 92 mph / 92 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)TriumphIssued from1962
ModelSpitfireIssued until
SerieSpitfireNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerTriumphCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typedrophead coupé (convertible coupé)Number of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3683 mm / 145.0 in / 145.0 inTotal (curb) weight712 kg / 1570 lb / 1570 lb
Width1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 inDry weight
Height1207 mm / 47.5 in / 47.5 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2108 mm / 83.0 in / 83.0 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1245 mm / 49.0 in / 49.0 inTowing weight
Track rear1245 mm / 49.0 in / 49.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance127 mm / 5.0 in / 5.0 inFuel capacity41 l / 9.0 UK gal / 10.8 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.75  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.49 m2 / 16.0 sq ft / 16.0 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) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerTriumphValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore69.3 mm / 2.73 in / 2.73 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke76.0 mm / 2.99 in / 2.99 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.91
Fuel supply2 SU carbsEngine displacement1147 cm3 / 70.0 cu in / 70.0 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity286.75 cm3/cylinder / 17.499 cu in/cylinder / 17.499 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio9.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power47.0 kW / 63.0 hp / 63.0 hp at 5750 rpm / 5750 rpm / 5750 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque91.0 N·m / 67.1 lb·ft / 67.1 lb·ft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)13.4 kW / 17.9 hp / 17.9 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output41.0 kW/l / 0.901 bhp/cu in / 0.901 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque79.3 N·m/l / 0.69 lb·ft/cu in / 0.69 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.11

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)10.90 s / 10.90 s / 10.90 sTop (maximal) speed148 km/h / 92 mph / 92 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)17.30 s / 17.30 s / 17.30 sPower-to-weight ratio88.5 kW/ton / 67.0 bhp/ton / 67.0 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 alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock3.75Turning circle7.3 m / 24.0 ft / 24.0 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, Coil springsSuspension rearLive axle, Transverse leaf spring
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Triumph Spitfire

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