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Triumph Spitfire 1500 1975

General information

ModelTriumph Spitfire 1500
Year1975
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating58.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1492 ccm (91.04 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1492 ccm (91.04 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power57.00 PS (42 kW or 56 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque100.00 Nm (10.2 kgf-m or 73.8 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Bore x stroke73.7 x 87.5 mm (2.9 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed161.0 km/h (100.0 mph)
0-50 miles8.0 seconds
0-60 miles11.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0699 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight815 kg (1,796.8 pounds)
Overall length3790 mm (149.2 inches)
Overall width1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Overall height1210 mm (47.6 inches)
Ground clearance120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase2110 mm (83.1 inches)
Fuel capacity33.0 litres (8.72 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
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