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Spitfire Mk1

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Spitfire Mk3

Spitfire Mk2

Technical Data

Production
Years Produced 1964 - 1967
Commission Numbers FC50001 - FC88904
Cars Produced 37,409
Cars Sold in UK 13,130
Performance

Mean Maximum Speed

Mph

Overdrive Top

90

Direct Top

92

Acceleration

Seconds

0-30

4.7

0-40

7.0

0-50

11.0

0-60

15.5

0-70

21.8

0-80

33.6

Standing 1/4 Mile

20.0 seconds

Engine

4-cyl ohv, 69.3 x 76mm, 1147cc
67bhp (net) @ 6,000 rpm / 67lb/ft torque @ 3,750 rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1

Transmission

Rear-wheel drive, 6.5'' diaphragm-spring clutch & 4-speed box (no synchromesh on 1st gear)
(Optional overdrive on 3rd & 4th gears)
Axel ratio : 4.11
Gear ratios 4th - 4.11 (3.37 with o/d), 3rd - 5.74 (4.71 with  o/d) , and - 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 - £666 (!)