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Triumph Spitfire Mk II

General information

ModelTriumph Spitfire Mk II
Year1966
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating56.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1147 ccm (69.99 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats2
DriveRear wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1147 ccm (69.99 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power68.00 PS (50 kW or 67 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque93.00 Nm (9.5 kgf-m or 68.6 ft.lbs) at 3750 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0938 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3120 litres (824 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.5

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle8 m (299.2 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight725 kg (1,598.4 pounds)
Overall length3690 mm (145.3 inches)
Overall width1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Overall height1210 mm (47.6 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2140 mm (84.3 inches)
Fuel capacity37.0 litres (9.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
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