Triumph Spitfire Mark I

Triumph Spitfire Mark I - key facts

Triumph Spitfire Mark I Specifications
Production	45,753
From	1962
Until	1964
Bodywork
Body Style	Sports
Dimensions
Length	12ft 1in	3.68m
Width	4ft 8in	1.45m
Wheelbase	6ft 10in	2m
Front Track	4ft 0in	1.24m
Rear Track	4ft 0in	1.24m
Kerb Weight	1568lb/0.7ton	711kg
Engine
Engine displacement	1147cc	70cu in
Bore	2.73in	69.3mm
Stroke	2.99in	76mm
Cylinders	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Compression ratio	9:1
Power Output	63bhp @ 5750rpm	62PS @ 5750rpm
Specific Output	55bhp/litre	0.9bhp/cu in
Torque Output	67lbft @ 3500rpm	91Nm @ 3500rpm
Specific Torque	79Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Twin Carburettor
Carburettor make	SU
Performance
Power to weight	90bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	10.9 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph	15.4 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	20.3 seconds
Top speed	91mph	146km/h
Fuel consumption	31mpg	13km/l
Chassis
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Longitudinal
Driven wheels	Rear
Front Suspension	Independent Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Independent Transverse Leaf
Brakes	Disc front, Drum rear
Gearbox type	4 speed Manual with Overdrive option
Number of gears	4