1972 - Triumph - Spitfire IV

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Spitfire IV 1972
General Information
Make Triumph
Model Spitfire IV
Production Year 1972
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2110 mm     (83,1 in)
Front Track 1245 mm     (49 in)
Rear Track 1220 mm     (48 in)
Length 3786 mm     (149,1 in)
Width 1488 mm     (58,6 in)
Height 1125 mm     (44,3 in)
Ground Clearance 127 mm     (5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,79
Weight 734 kg     (1616,7 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %56 / %44
Fuel Capacity 38 litre   (8,4 Imp gal ,  10 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Triumph
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1296 cc     (79,09 cu in)
Bore 73,7 mm     (2,9 in)
Stroke 76 mm     (2,99 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,97
Unitary Capacity 324 cc/cylinder    (19,77 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 3
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 SU carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 61 HP     (45,5 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 92 N.m     (67,9 lb.ft ,  9,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2900 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 79 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 83,1 HP/ton    (62 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 47,1 HP/litre    (35,1 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 10 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 156 km/h   (97 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,89 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,75
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.SwSemiAx.TL.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
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Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
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