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Triumph Spitfire 1.5 1500 1980

General information

ModelTriumph Spitfire 1.5 1500
Year1980
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating57.8 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
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1493 ccm (91.10 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power72.00 PS (53 kW or 71 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque111.00 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.9 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Fuel systemCarburetor
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-60 miles11.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0883 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3290 litres (869 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)
Ground clearance120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase2110 mm (83.1 inches)
Fuel capacity33.0 litres (8.72 gallons)
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