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Triumph Spitfire 1500 1979

General information

ModelTriumph Spitfire 1500
Year1979
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating58.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1491 ccm (90.98 cubic inches)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement1491 ccm (90.98 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power58.00 PS (43 kW or 57 HP)
Max torque98.99 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 73.0 ft.lbs)
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed152.0 km/h (94.4 mph)
0-60 miles15.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0737 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Passenger space3620 litres (956 gallons)

Dimensions and weight

Weight787 kg (1,735.0 pounds)
Overall length3790 mm (149.2 inches)
Overall width1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Overall height1210 mm (47.6 inches)
Wheelbase2110 mm (83.1 inches)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
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