Triumph1974 Spitfire 1500 Specs

1974 Triumph Spitfire 1500 Specifications & Performance

1974 - 1980

Tech Specs Summary


1.5 L Inline 4

100 mph

12.0 seconds

71 BHP

28.2 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

200 L
kg
800 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
100 mph
0-62 mph
12.0 seconds
0-60 mph
11.6 seconds
Power-to-Weight
89 BHP/Tonne
Power
71 BHP
Torque
82 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
28.2 mpg
Total Range
204 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.5 Litre
1,493 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
71 BHP @ 5,500 RPM
72 ps @ 5,500 RPM
Peak Torque
82 lb·ft @ 3,000 RPM
111 N·m @ 3,000 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
33 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
9:1
Bore x Stroke
73.7 x 87.5 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.84:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
48 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
18 BHP
Unitary Capacity
373 cc
BMEP
9.3 Bar
135.5 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
155 x 13 S
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Swing Axle
Front Brakes
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Convertible
Doors
2
Seats
2
Cargo Space
200 L
Turning Circle
7.3 m
Kerb Weight
800 kg
Gross Weight
1,036 kg
Maximum Payload
236 kg
Length
3,780 mm
Width
1,488 mm
Height
1,162 mm
Wheelbase
2,110 mm
Front Track
1,245 mm
Rear Track
1,270 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
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3.1

Performance Rating2.3
Environment Rating2.2
Practicality Rating2.5

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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