Triumph Spitfire Mk I

Triumph Spitfire Mk I

Triumph Spitfire Mk I

The Triumph Spitfire is a British sports car and manufactured over five production iterations between 1962 and 1980. Styled for Standard-Triumph in 1957 by Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti, the Spitfire was introduced at the London Motor Show in 1962. It was manufactured at the Standard-Triumph Canley works, with approximately 315,000 produced over 18 years.

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General Data

Make
Triumph
Model
Spitfire
Sub Model
Mk I
Production / Sales Year(s)
1962 - 1964
Country of origin
United Kingdom

Body work and dimensions

Body type
Roadster
Doors
2
Number of seats
2
Length CM
368.3
Length in
145.00
Width CM
144.8
Width in
57.01
Height CM
120.7
Height in
47.52
Wheelbase CM
210.8
Wheelbase in
82.99
Curb Weight KG (EU)
712
Curb Weight LBS (EU)
1570

Engine

Engine Type
in-line
Cylinders
4
Engine Displacement (cc)
1147
Engine Displacement (cui)
70
Engine (l)
1.1
Engine HP
63
Engine PS
64
Engine KW
47
@RPM
5750
Engine Max Torque (NM)
91
Engine Max Torque (Lb-Ft)
67
Engine Max Torque (kgf-m)
9.28
Fueltype
Gasoline
Fuel system
Carburator
Charge system
Naturally aspirated
Unless noted otherwise, DIN rated horsepower and torque is given.

Transmission

Transmission Type
Manual
Number of gears
4

Chassis

Engine position
Front
Drive Train
Rear Wheel Drive

Performance (Factory Claim)

Top Speed Km/h
148
Top Speed MP/H
92

Brakes and suspension

Front Brakes
Disks
Rear Brakes
Drums
Front Suspension
Coil Springs
Rear Suspension
Leaf springs

Credit Photography and text

Technical Specifications
Archive Superclassics
Text Source
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Last modified
20/10/2023

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