Triumph Spitfire I 1500 Convertible
52 kW71 PS70 hp1974–1980
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- Power
- 52 kW 71 PS · 70 hp
- Displacement
- 1,493 cm³
A 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with 52 kW (71 PS) powers the Triumph Spitfire I 1.5 1500 petrol convertible. In the Spitfire I 1.5 1500 petrol, power reaches the rear wheels through a manual gearbox.
It is the most powerful of the 2 versions in the Spitfire I range, with 11% more output than the entry 1.1 4 (Mark I) (47 kW).
Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,493 cm³ 1.5 l · 91 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 52 kW 71 PS · 70 hp |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Production
| Body type | Convertible |
|---|---|
| Years | 1974–1980 |
| Generation | Spitfire I (1962–1980) |
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