Triumph Vitesse Mark I 6

Triumph Vitesse Mark I 6 - key facts

Triumph Vitesse Mark I 6 Specifications
Production	31,261
From	1962
Until	1966
Bodywork
Body Style	Saloon/Convrtible
Dimensions
Length	12ft 8in	3.89m
Wheelbase	7ft 71/2in	2.32m
Front Track	4ft 0in	1.24m
Rear Track	4ft 0in	1.24m
Kerb Weight	2004lb/0.895ton	909kg
Engine
Engine displacement	1596cc	97cu in
Bore	2.62in	66.5mm
Stroke	2.99in	76mm
Cylinders	6
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Compression ratio	9.2:1
Power Output	70bhp @ 5000rpm	69PS @ 5000rpm
Specific Output	44bhp/litre	0.72bhp/cu in
Torque Output	92lbft @ 2800rpm	125Nm @ 2800rpm
Specific Torque	78Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Single Carburettor
Performance
Power to weight	78bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	12.2 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph	17.6 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	21.2 seconds
Top speed	89mph	143km/h
Fuel consumption	24mpg	10km/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