I always like the collect the specifications for any car I own and the Spitfire is no different so here are the complete Triumph Spitfire 1500 Nor
Performance
| Top Speed | 151.3 km/h / 94.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph (0-95 kmh) | 15.4 seconds |
| 0 – ¼ mile | 20.2 seconds |
| Lateral Acceleration | 0.720g |
| Fuel consumption | 16 km per litre / 38 mpg |
Dimensions
A – Overall Height (Hood Up) 3′ 9 3/4″
B – Overall Length 12′ 4 3/4″
C – Wheelbase 6′ 11″
D – Overall Width 4′ 10″
E – Track (front) 4′ 1″
F- Track (rear) 4′ 2″
G – Ground Clearance 4 1/2″
H – Roof to Seat Cushion 35″
J – Steering Wheel to Seat Cushion 7″
K – Seat Squab to Clutch Pedal 35 1/2 – 41 1/2″
Engine
| Configuration | Inline Four |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Fuel System | Single Zenith Strombergs – manual choke |
| Displacement | 1493 cc / 91.1 cid |
| Power | 42.5-43.5 kw / 57.0-61.0 bhp @ 5000 rpm |
| Torque | 98.97 nm / 73.0 ft lbs @ 3000 rpm |
| Bore | 73.7 mm / 2.9″ |
| Stroke | 87.5 mm / 3.44″ |
| Compression ratio | 7.5:1 (North America except 1976 – 9.0:1) – 9.0:1 (Non-North America and 1976 North American model) |
| Weight (approx) | 220 lbs. (100kgs) stripped plus weight of manifolds and flywheel |
Fuel System
Carburetor (non – North America market) Twin SHUS4 side draughts Carburetor (North America 1970-1974) Single Stromberg 150 CDSE side draught Carburetor (North America 1975, 1979-1980) Single Stromberg 150 CD4 side draught Carburetor (North America 1976-1978) Single Stomberg 150 CD4T side draught Carburetor (California) Single Stromberg CD4T 150 auto-choke, side draught
Drivetrain
| Configuration | Front Engine / Rear Wheel Drive |
| Type | 4 speed gearbox, direct gear change, synchromesh on all gears. J type overdrive option |
| 1st Gear Ratio | 3.75:1 |
| 2nd Gear Ratio | 2.16:1 |
| 3rd Gear Ratio | 1.39:1 |
| 3rd Gear Ratio (O/D) | 1.11:1 |
| 4th Gear Ratio | 1.00:1 |
| 4th Gear Ratio (O/D) | 0.797:1 |
| Reverse | 3.99 |
| Final Drive Ratio – North America | 3.89:1 |
| Final Drive Ratio – Rest of World | 3.63:1 |
Suspension
| Steering | Rack and pinion with impact absorbing steering column |
| Front Suspension | Independent double wishbone type, coil springs, telescopic dampers, and anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent swing axle, transverse leaf spring with pivoting, telescopic dampers, and trailing radius arms |
| Wheels | 33.0 x 11.4 cm / 13.0″ x 4.5″ – pressed steel |
| Tires | 155 SR-13 (modern equivalent – 175/70R13) |
3.75 turns lock to lock. Turning radius: 24 ft (7.32m).
Brakes
| Front | 229 mm / 9.0″ hydraulic discs |
| Rear | 178 mm / 7.0″ hydraulic drums |
Misc
| Electrics | 12V negative earth. 43A/hr battery and alternator charging system |
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