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Spitfire 1500

Technical Data

Production
Years Produced 1974-1980
Commission Numbers FM1 - up (-1974) / FM28001 - up (1975-1980)
Cars Produced 95,829
Cars Sold in UK 33,636

Performance

 

Mean Maximum Speed

Mph USA-Spec

Overdrive Top

97 N/a

Direct Top

100 94

Acceleration

Seconds USA-Spec

0-30

3.8 4.7

0-40

6.3 7.2

0-50

8.8 10.9

0-60

13.2 15.4

0-70

18.1 21.6

0-80

25.3 31.8

Standing 1/4 Mile

20.6 seconds 21.0 seconds

Engine

4-cyl ohv, 73.7 x 87.5mm, 1,493cc
71bhp (DIN) @ 5,500 rpm / 82lb/ft torque @ 3,000 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 : 3.63
Gear ratios 4th - 3.63 (2.90 with o/d), 3rd - 5.05 (4.03 with o/d), 2nd - 7.84, 1st - 12.70 (reverse 13.99)
18.0 mph / 1000 rpm in 4th (22.6 mph / 1000 with o/d top)

Miscellaneous

Unladen Weight - 1,750lb
Length - 12'5'', Width - 4'10.5'', Height 3'11.5''
UK Retail Price when new in 1974 - £1,360
UK Retail Price when discontinued in 1980 - £4,524