1962 - Triumph - Vitesse 6

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Vitesse 6 1962
General Information
Make Triumph
Model Vitesse 6
Production Year 1962
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2324 mm     (91,5 in)
Front Track 1219 mm     (48 in)
Rear Track 1219 mm     (48 in)
Length 3886 mm     (153 in)
Width 1524 mm     (60 in)
Height 1321 mm     (52 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,67
Weight 900 kg     (1982,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
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-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1596 cc     (97,39 cu in)
Bore 66,8 mm     (2,63 in)
Stroke 76 mm     (2,99 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,88
Unitary Capacity 266 cc/cylinder    (16,23 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8,8 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 So carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 70 HP     (52,2 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 125 N.m     (92,2 lb.ft ,  12,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 99,7 N.m    (5000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 77,8 HP/ton    (58 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 43,9 HP/litre    (32,7 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 12,2 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 20,7 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 140 km/h   (87 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,11 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.TL.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-H
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)