Triumph1974 Spitfire 1500 Specs

1974 Triumph Spitfire 1500 Specs & Performance

1974 - 1980

Tech Specs Summary


1.5 L Inline 4

100 mph

12.0 seconds

71 hp

23.5 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

7.1 ft3
lb
1,764 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

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

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
23.5 mpg
Total Range
204 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
1.5 Liter
91.1 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
71 hp @ 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
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.7 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Compression Ratio
9:1
Bore x Stroke
2.902 x 3.445 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.84:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
0.79 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
18 hp
Cylinder Volume
22.8 in3
BMEP
135.5 PSI
9.3 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
4 Speeds
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
Convertible
Door Count
2
Seat Count
2
Luggage Space
7.1 ft3
Turning Radius
24 ft
Curb Weight
1,764 lbs
Gross Weight
2,284 lbs
Maximum Payload
520 lbs
Length
148.8 in
Width
58.6 in
Height
45.7 in
Wheelbase
83.1 in
Front Track
49 in
Rear Track
50 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
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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