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Triumph Spitfire 1500

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 73.70 mm × 87.50 mm 2.9 in × 3.44 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.5 litre 1493 cc (91.108 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 8.00 s
0-60 mph 11.20 s
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 17.60 s
Standing km
Top speed 161 km/h (100 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 87.12 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 934.3 kPa (135.5 psi)
Specific torque 74.35 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 3
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.84
Unitary capacity 373.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2108 mm
wheelbase 83 in
Length (milimeters) 3734 mm
Length (inches) 147 in
Width (milimeters) 1448 mm
Width (inches) 57 in
Height (milimeters) 1207 mm
Height (inches) 47.5 in
L:W ratio 1.77
Ground clearance (milimeters) 118 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 4.6 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 815 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1797 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 33 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 7.3 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 8.7 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4OD
Top gear ratio 0.79
Final drive ratio 3.63

General information

RAC rating 13.5
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500 PDF Manual
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Year 1975

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