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| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
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| electricity |
(1962 model)
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
| Marque (make) | Triumph | Issued from | 1962 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Spitfire | Issued until | |
| Serie | Spitfire | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Triumph | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3683 mm / 145.0 in / 145.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 712 kg / 1570 lb / 1570 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1207 mm / 47.5 in / 47.5 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2108 mm / 83.0 in / 83.0 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1245 mm / 49.0 in / 49.0 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1245 mm / 49.0 in / 49.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 127 mm / 5.0 in / 5.0 in | Fuel capacity | 41 l / 9.0 UK gal / 10.8 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.75 |
| 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 Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Triumph | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 69.3 mm / 2.73 in / 2.73 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 76.0 mm / 2.99 in / 2.99 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.91 | |
| Fuel supply | 2 SU carbs | Engine displacement | 1147 cm3 / 70.0 cu in / 70.0 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 286.75 cm3/cylinder / 17.499 cu in/cylinder / 17.499 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 47.0 kW / 63.0 hp / 63.0 hp at 5750 rpm / 5750 rpm / 5750 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 91.0 N·m / 67.1 lb·ft / 67.1 lb·ft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 13.4 kW / 17.9 hp / 17.9 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 41.0 kW/l / 0.901 bhp/cu in / 0.901 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 79.3 N·m/l / 0.69 lb·ft/cu in / 0.69 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.11 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 10.90 s / 10.90 s / 10.90 s | Top (maximal) speed | 148 km/h / 92 mph / 92 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 17.30 s / 17.30 s / 17.30 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 88.5 kW/ton / 67.0 bhp/ton / 67.0 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.75 | Turning circle | 7.3 m / 24.0 ft / 24.0 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, Coil springs | Suspension rear | Live axle, Transverse leaf spring |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Triumph Spitfire
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