Models | 1500
1500 1500/1500TC
The Triumph 1500 substituted in August 1970 the preceding version 1300: the new model had the same central body part of the 1300, with a completely redesigned front part, now with twin headlights, and rear part now longer and with new horizontal rear lamps. The 61 HP, 1493 cm³ engine was equipped with a single SU carburetor; the suspensions had coil springs on each wheel, but only the front one were independent, while the rear had a rigid axle: this solution was a step back with respect to the fully independent suspensions of the old 1300,. In 1972 the engine was upgraded to 65 HP by adopting a new carburetor, while in October 1973 the 1500 was substituted by the TC version: this new model maintained the 1.493 cm³ engine updated with two SU carburetors, that allowed a top speed of 148 Km/h, but abandoned the front-wheel drive in favor of a rear-wheel drive with differential ratio 3.63:1.
| Body: | Saloon |
| Production dates: | From 01/08/1970 to 01/03/1976 |
| Total production: | 91902 |
| Engine capacity: | 1493 cc |
| Drive: | Front-wheel |
| Brakes (front / rear): | Disc / Drum |
| Wheels: | 4,5 x 13 in acciaio |
| Tires: | 155 x 15 |
| Max speed: | 142 km/h |
| 0-60 mph: | 16 s |
| Torque: | 81 lb·ft a 2700 rpm |
| Power: | 61 a 5000 rpm |
| Fuel system: | un carburatore SU |
| Gearbox: | 4 marce sincrnizzate + RM |
| Final Drive: | 4.37:1 |
| Length: | 411 cm |
| Width: | 157 cm |
| Height: | 137 cm |
| Wheelbase: | 246 cm |
| Weight: | 949 kg |
Everything about the: 1500 1500/1500TC
