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Triumph Spitfire IV

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 73.70 mm × 76.00 mm 2.9 in × 2.99 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.3 litre 1296 cc (79.087 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 10.00 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 156 km/h (97 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 83.11 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 892.1 kPa (129.4 psi)
Specific torque 70.99 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 3
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.97
Unitary capacity 324 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2110 mm
wheelbase 83.1 in
Length (milimeters) 3786 mm
Length (inches) 149.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1488 mm
Width (inches) 58.6 in
Height (milimeters) 1125 mm
Height (inches) 44.3 in
L:W ratio 1.79
Ground clearance (milimeters) 127 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 734 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1618 lb
Weight distribuiton 56.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 38 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 8.4 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 10 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 3.750
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.89

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 1972 Triumph Spitfire IV PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1972

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