Spitfire Mk2

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Spitfire MkIV

Spitfire Mk3

Technical Data

Production
Years Produced 1967 - 1970
Commission Numbers FD1 to FD15306 / FD20000 to FD51967 / FD75000 to FD92803
Cars Produced 65,320
Cars Sold in UK 22,927

Performance

Mean Maximum Speed

Mph

Overdrive Top

94

Direct Top

95

Acceleration

95

0-30

4.3

0-40

6.8

0-50

10.1

0-60

14.5

0-70

20.7

0-80

30.7

Standing 1/4 Mile

19.6 seconds

Engine

4-cyl ohv, 73.7 x 76mm, 1,296cc
75bhp (net) @ 6,000 rpm / 75lb/ft torque @ 4,000 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), 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 - £717