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Triumph Spitfire Mk III

General information

ModelTriumph Spitfire Mk III
Year1968
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating60.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1296 ccm (79.08 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats2
DriveRear wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1296 ccm (79.08 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power76.7 PS (56 kW or 76 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque104.00 Nm (10.6 kgf-m or 76.7 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Bore x stroke73.7 x 76.0 mm (2.9 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Top speed161.0 km/h (100.0 mph)
0-50 miles9.9 seconds
0-60 miles13.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1027 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3050 litres (806 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.5

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight750 kg (1,653.5 pounds)
Overall length3740 mm (147.2 inches)
Overall width1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Overall height1210 mm (47.6 inches)
Wheelbase2110 mm (83.1 inches)
Fuel capacity40.0 litres (10.57 gallons)
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