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Spitfire Mk2

Spitfire 4

Technical Data

Production
Years Produced 1962 - 1964
Commission Numbers FC1 - FC44656
Cars Produced 45,753
Cars Sold in UK 16,060
Performance

Mean Maximum Speed

Mph

Overdrive Top

N/a

Direct Top

92

Acceleration

Seconds

0-30

5.0

0-40

7.6

0-50

10.9

0-60

17.3

0-70

25.8

0-80

36.9

Standing 1/4 Mile

20.9 seconds
Engine
4-cyl ohv, 69.3 x 76mm, 1147cc
63bhp (net) @ 5,750 rpm / 67lb/ft torque @ 3,500 rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Transmission
Rear-wheel drive, 6.25'' single dry-plate clutch & 4-speed box (no synchromesh on 1st gear)
(Optional overdrive on 3rd & 4th gears from late '63)
Axel ratio : 4.11
Gear ratios 4th - 4.11 (3.37 with o/d), 3rd - 5.74 (4.71 with o/d), 2nd - 8.88, 1st - 15.42 (reverse 15.42)
15.7 mph / 1000 rpm in 4th (19.1 mph / 1000 with o/d top)
Miscellaneous
Unladen Weight - 1,568lb
Length - 12'1'', Width - 4'9'', Height 3'11.5''
UK Retail Price when new - £730 (£641 from November '62)