Triumph Vitesse

General information
Model	Triumph Vitesse
Year	1962
Rating	54.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Engine size	1596 ccm (97.39 cubic inches)
Fuel type	Gasoline
Seats	5
Drive	Rear wheels
Transmission	Manual, 4-speed
Engine and transmission
Engine location	Front, longitudinal
Displacement	1596 ccm (97.39 cubic inches)
Engine type	Inline, 6 cylinder
Max power	71.00 PS (52 kW or 70 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque	125.00 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 92.2 ft.lbs) at 2800 Rev. per min.
Compression	8.8:1
Bore x stroke	668.0 x 76.0 mm (26.3 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel system	Carburetor
Cooling system	Liquid
Gearbox	Manual, 4-speed
Speed and acceleration
Top speed	140.0 km/h (87.0 mph)
0-50 miles	12.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio	0.0789 PS/kg
Exterior and interior
Chassis type	Sedan/saloon
Max no. of doors	4
Passenger space	3520 litres (930 gallons)
Steering, brakes and tires
Turn circle	10 m (409.4 inches)
Front brakes	Disks
Rear brakes	Drums
Dimensions and weight
Weight	906 kg (1,997.4 pounds)
Overall length	3890 mm (153.1 inches)
Overall width	1530 mm (60.2 inches)
Overall height	1330 mm (52.4 inches)
Ground clearance	160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase	2330 mm (91.7 inches)
Fuel capacity	29.0 litres (7.66 gallons)
Other specifications
Country of origin	UK