Triumph Vitesse Mark I 2 Litre

Triumph Vitesse Mark I 2 Litre - key facts

Introduced in 1966, the end came for the Triumph Vitesse Mark I 2 Litre in 1968.
60mph was reached in 9.3 seconds.
Maximum speed of the Triumph Vitesse Mark I 2 Litre was 97 mph.
10,830 of the Triumph Vitesse Mark I 2 Litre were produced.

Triumph Vitesse Mark I 2 Litre Specifications
Production	10,830
From	1966
Until	1968
Bodywork
Body Style	Saloon/Convrtible
Dimensions
Length	12ft 8in	3.89m
Wheelbase	7ft 71/2in	2.32m
Front Track	4ft 11/2in	1.26m
Rear Track	4ft 11/2in	1.26m
Kerb Weight	2085lb/0.931ton	946kg
Engine
Engine displacement	1998cc	122cu in
Bore	2.94in	74.7mm
Stroke	2.99in	76mm
Cylinders	6
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Compression ratio	9.2:1
Power Output	95bhp @ 5000rpm	94PS @ 5000rpm
Specific Output	48bhp/litre	0.78bhp/cu in
Torque Output	117lbft @ 3000rpm	159Nm @ 3000rpm
Specific Torque	79Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Single Carburettor
Performance
Power to weight	102bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	8.8 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph	9.3 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	18.6 seconds
Top speed	97mph	156km/h
Fuel consumption	26mpg	11km/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