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Triumph Spitfire 1500 1978

General information

ModelTriumph Spitfire 1500
Year1978
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating59.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1493 ccm (91.10 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats2
DriveRear wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1493 ccm (91.10 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power57.00 PS (42 kW or 56 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque101 Nm (10.3 kgf-m or 74.5 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemCarburetor

Speed and acceleration

0-50 miles8.0 seconds
0-60 miles11.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0699 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

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

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight815 kg (1,796.8 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 capacity33.0 litres (8.72 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
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