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TriumphTriumph Spitfire 1.2 MK I (63 Hp)1962, 1963, 1964, 1965: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Triumph Spitfire 1.2 MK I (63 Hp) /Cabriolet 1962 - 1965/
What is the body type of Triumph Spitfire?
Cabriolet, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
How fast is 1962 Spitfire 1.2 MK I (63 Hp)?
148 km/h | 92 mph
0-60 mph: 16.5 sec
What is the power output of Triumph Spitfire Cabriolet 1962 1.2 MK I (63 Hp)?
63 Hp, 91 Nm
67 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Triumph Spitfire Cabriolet 1962 1.2 MK I (63 Hp)?
1.1 l
1147 cm3
69.99 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1962 Triumph 1.2 MK I (63 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of Triumph Spitfire Cabriolet 1962 1.2 MK I (63 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1962 Triumph Spitfire Cabriolet?
3685 mm
145.08 in.
What is the width of 1962 Triumph Spitfire Cabriolet?
1450 mm
57.09 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1962 Triumph Spitfire 1.2 MK I (63 Hp)?
710 kg
1565 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1962 Triumph Spitfire 1.2 MK I (63 Hp)?
900 kg
1984 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1962 Triumph Spitfire Cabriolet?
190 l
6.7 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1962 Triumph Spitfire 1.2 MK I (63 Hp)?
4, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
1.2 MK I (63 Hp)
Start of production
1962
End of production
1965
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Cabriolet
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
16.5 sec
Maximum speed
148 km/h 92 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
11.3 kg/Hp, 88.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
7.8 kg/Nm, 128.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
63 Hp @ 5750 rpm.
Power per litre
54.9 Hp/l
Torque
91 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 67 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1147 cm3 69.99 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
69.3 mm 2.73 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 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
5.4 l 5.71 US qt | 4.75 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
710 kg 1565 lbs.
Max. weight
900 kg 1984 lbs.
Max load
190 kg 419 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
190 l 6.7 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
41 l 10.83 US gal | 9.02 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
3685 mm 145.08 in.
Width
1450 mm 57.09 in.
Height
1205 mm 47.44 in.
Wheelbase
2110 mm 83.07 in.
Front track
1245 mm 49.02 in.
Rear (Back) track
1220 mm 48.03 in.
Ride height (ground clearance)
125 mm 4.92 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, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Leaf spring
Front brakes
Disc, 228.6 mm
Rear brakes
Drum, 177.8x31.75 mm
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion