Overview
Inspired by the success of the Frogeye Sprite, and Triumph’s firm belief that it could build something better, the Spitfire was born in 1962, after the Frogeye had gone, but in time to tackle the MG Midget head-to-head. With similar performance and the benefit of independent rear suspension it fulfilled that task with great success. Overdrive became an option from October ‘63, and was something else the Midget never got. The MkII arrived in March 1965 with la new grille and improved interior, but there was an extra 4bhp thanks to a new cam and tubular exhaust manifold.
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I bought my first Triumph, a Mk IV Spitfire in 1988 and joined the TSSC. Moving forward a few years to 1995 my second Triumph was a Spitfire Mk 3 which I still own and enjoy. We a...
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Production
Span: 1962-1967
Quantity: 45,753/37,409
Price
Cost when new: £730
Market Value Guide
Performance
Acceleration: 15.5secs
Top speed: 92mph
Power: 67bhp
Torque: 67lb/ft
MPG: 31mpg
Engine
Configuration: in-line four
Aspiration: normal
Fuel: petrol
Fuel delivery: carburettor
Chassis
Front suspension: Independent, coil springs
Rear suspension: Independent, transverse leaf spring
Drivetrain: front-engine RWD
Steering: rack and pinion
Bodyframe: chassis and seperate body
Transmission: Four-speed manual with overdrive
Dimensions
Length: 3683mm
Wheelbase: 2108mm
Width: 1448mm
Height: 1207mm
Kerb weight: 711kgs