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Triumph Spitfire 1.3 MK III (75 Hp) – Full specifications

General information
Brand Triumph
Model Spitfire
Generation Spitfire
Modification (Engine) 1.3 MK III (75 Hp)
Start of production 1967 year
End of production 1970 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Cabriolet
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph 12.5 sec
Maximum speed 160 km/h
99.42 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 10 kg/Hp, 100.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.3 kg/Nm, 136.4 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 75 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 57.9 Hp/l
Torque 102 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
75.23 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 1296 cm3
79.09 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 73.7 mm
2.9 in.
Piston Stroke 76 mm
2.99 in.
Compression ratio 9:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 4.5 l
4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
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Coolant 4.5 l
4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 748 kg
1649.06 lbs.
Max. weight 925 kg
2039.28 lbs.
Max load 177 kg
390.22 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 190 l
6.71 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 37.6 l
9.93 US gal | 8.27 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 3734 mm
147.01 in.
Width 1448 mm
57.01 in.
Height 1207 mm
47.52 in.
Wheelbase 2108 mm
82.99 in.
Front track 1245 mm
49.02 in.
Rear (Back) track 1220 mm
48.03 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 7.3 m
23.95 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Leaf spring
Front brakes Disc, 228 mm
Rear brakes Drum, 178×32 mm
Steering type Steering rack and pinion