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1975 - Triumph - Spitfire 1500 (USA)

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1. Spitfire 1500 (USA) 1975
General Information
Make Triumph
Model Spitfire 1500 (USA)
Production Year 1975
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2108 mm     (83 in)
Front Track 1245 mm     (49 in)
Rear Track 1270 mm     (50 in)
Length 4000 mm     (157,5 in)
Width 1448 mm     (57 in)
Height 1207 mm     (47,5 in)
Ground Clearance 118 mm     (4,6 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,9
Weight
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 33 litre   (7,3 Imp gal ,  8,7 US gal)
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-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1493 cc     (91,11 cu in)
Bore 73,7 mm     (2,9 in)
Stroke 87,5 mm     (3,44 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,84
Unitary Capacity 373,25 cc/cylinder    (22,78 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 3
Compression Ratio 7,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 St carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter
Maximum Engine Power 52,5 HP     (39,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 93 N.m     (68,6 lb.ft ,  9,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 74,8 N.m    (5000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 35,2 HP/litre    (26,2 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 148 km/h   (92 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4OD
Top Gear Ratio 0,79 : 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)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.SA.TA.TL.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)