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Spitfire Mk3

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Spitfire 1500

Spitfire Mk4

Technical Data

Production
Years Produced 1970-1974
Commission Numbers FH3 to FH64995
Cars Produced 70,021
Cars Sold in UK 24,577

Performance

 

Mean Maximum Speed

Mph USA-Spec

Overdrive Top

87 N/a

Direct Top

90 86

Acceleration

Seconds USA-Spec

0-30

4.3 4.5

0-40

7.3 7.2

0-50

11.0 11.3

0-60

11.0 11.3

0-70

22.9 25.0

0-80

33.3 40.2

Standing 1/4 Mile

20.6 seconds 21.0 seconds

Engine

4-cyl ohv, 73.7 x 76mm, 1,296cc
63bhp (net) @ 6,000 rpm / 69lb/ft torque @ 3,500 rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1

Transmission

Rear-wheel drive, 6.5'' diaphragm-spring clutch & 4-speed box (all-synchromesh)
(Optional overdrive on 3rd & 4th gears)
Axel ratio : 3.89
Gear ratios 4th - 3.89 (3.12 with o/d), 3rd - 5.41 (4.34 with o/d), 2nd - 8.41, 1st - 13.65 (reverse 15.0)
16.7 mph / 1000 rpm in 4th (20.8 mph / 1000 with o/d top)

Miscellaneous

Unladen Weight - 1,717lb
Length - 12'5'', Width - 4'10.5'', Height 3'11.5''
UK Retail Price when new - £962