Triumph Spitfire 1500

Triumph Spitfire 1500 - key facts

  • Introduced in 1974, the end came for the Triumph Spitfire 1500 in 1980.
  • The 4 cylinder engine acheived a maximum power of 71 bhp.
  • The maximum speed of the Triumph Spitfire 1500 was 100 mph.
  • A total of 95,829 units were manufactured .
Triumph Spitfire 1500 Specifications
Production 95,829
From 1974
Until 1980
Bodywork
Body StyleSports
Dimensions
Length12ft 4in3.78m
Kerb Weight1750lb/0.781ton794kg
Engine
Engine displacement1493cc91cu in
Bore2.9in73.7mm
Stroke3.44in87.5mm
Cylinders4
Cylinder LayoutInline
Valve operationOverhead valve
Power Output71bhp @ 5500rpm70PS @ 5500rpm
Specific Output48bhp/litre0.78bhp/cu in
Torque Output82lbft @ 3000rpm111Nm @ 3000rpm
Specific Torque74Nm/litre
Fuel TypePetrol
Fuel systemSingle Carburettor
Performance
Power to weight91bhp/ton
Standing Qtr mile19.1 seconds
Top speed100mph161km/h
Chassis
Engine locationFront
Engine alignmentLongitudinal
Driven wheelsRear
Front SuspensionIndependent Coil Spring
Rear SuspensionIndependent Transverse Leaf
BrakesDisc front, Drum rear
Gearbox type4 speed Manual with Overdrive option
Number of gears4
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