Models | Spitfire

Spitfire 4

Disegnata da Giovanni Michelotti, è un connubio tra il design italiano e la tecnica costruttiva inglese. Una piccola spider semplice nella meccanica ma raffinata nel design. Dalla guida sportiva e piacevole è stata il modello della riscossa sportiva del marchio Triumph nella prima metà degli anni 60'.

Body: Roadster
Production dates: From 01/10/1962 to 01/12/1964
Total production: 45573
Engine capacity: 1147 cc
Drive: Rear-wheel
Brakes (front / rear): Disc / Drum
Wheels: 3,5x13
Tires: 520-13 / 145SR13
Max speed: 148 km/h
0-60 mph: 17 s
Torque: 91 Nm
Power: 63 CV
Fuel system: 2 SU HS2
Gearbox: 4 marce+RM
Final Drive: 4,11:1
Length: 368 cm
Width: 145 cm
Height: 95 cm
Wheelbase: 211 cm
Weight: 712 kg

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Models | 2000/2500

2000/2500 MK1

Presented in October 1963 at Earls Court in London and designed by Giovanni Michelotti, this new high end saloon was characterized by a classical and elegant line and by a mechanic featuring a six cylinders engine and independent four wheels suspension. The gearbox had four synchronized speed with optional Overdrive, and there was also the possibility to choose a 3-speed automatic gearbox. An Estate version was also available (weighing 1219 to 1243 kg, depending on the engine). The Estate version was not imported in Italy. In 1968 the 2000 was flanked by the 2500 PI, produced in 9029 units and with an engine size increased to 2498 cc with Lucas injections, increasing the power to 132HP: The Triumph 2000 substituted the Standard Vanguard and marked the abandonment of the Standard brand by the Leyland Group.

Body: Saloon
Production dates: From 01/10/1963 to 01/10/1969
Total production: 129674
Engine capacity: 1998 cc
Drive: Rear-wheel
Brakes (front / rear): Disc / Drum
Wheels: a disco in acciaio
Tires: 165 x 13
Power: 90 CV
Fuel system: Due Stromberg 150 CD
Gearbox: 4 marce sync + RM (opzionale Overdrive o cambio automatico)
Length: 441 cm
Width: 165 cm
Height: 142 cm
Wheelbase: 269 cm
Weight: 1170 kg

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Models | Spitfire

Spitfire MKII

Piccole modifiche estetiche alla griglia del radiatore, alle serrature delle portiere e al quadro strumenti. Nuovo anche il collettore di scarico tubolare 2 in 1 e aggiornato l'impianto di raffreddamento con la eliminazione della vaschetta di recupero del liquido.

Body: Roadster
Production dates: From 01/12/1964 to 01/01/1967
Total production: 37409
Engine capacity: 1147 cc
Drive: Rear-wheel
Brakes (front / rear): Disc / Drum
Wheels: 3,5X13
Tires: 520-13 / 145SR13
Max speed: 148 km/h
0-60 mph: 16 s
Torque: 91 Nm a 3750 rpm
Power: 63 CV
Fuel system: 2 SU HS2
Gearbox: 4 marce+RM
Final Drive: 4,11:1
Length: 368 cm
Width: 145 cm
Height: 95 cm
Wheelbase: 211 cm
Weight: 712 kg

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Models | 1300

1300 1300/1300TC

Designed by Giovanni Michelotti, the Triumph 1300 was presented at the London Motor Show in October 1965 but sales begun only in January 1966. Sold at 868 Pounds, the 1300 was available only with a four- door saloon body, with a line resembling the style of the larger 2000. The 1300 was the first front-wheel drive car in the Leyland group: she was equipped with the same 61 HP four cylinders engine installed on the Triumph Herald 13/60, installed longitudinally. The front suspension had double whishbone, while the rear ones had longitudinal arms. The interior was nicely refined and roomy, the instrumentation was complete and the ventilation was excellent. In 1968 the 1300TC was added to the range , sold at 909 GBP and equipped with the more powerful 75 HP engine from the Spitfire MK3, that allowed the TC to achieve a top speed of 145 Km/h. Triumph developed also an "Estate" prototype version of the 1300, that was however never put into production.

Body: Saloon
Production dates: From 01/10/1965 to 01/08/1970
Total production: 148350
Engine capacity: 1296 cc
Drive: Front-wheel
Brakes (front / rear): Disc / Drum
Wheels: 4,5 x 13 in acciaio
Tires: 155 x 13
Max speed: 135 km/h
0-60 mph: 19 s
Torque: 73 lb·ft a 3000 rpm
Power: 61 BHP a 5000 rpm
Fuel system: uno Stromberg CD 150
Gearbox: 4 marce sincrnizzate + RM
Final Drive: 4.37:1
Length: 393 cm
Width: 156 cm
Height: 137 cm
Wheelbase: 245 cm
Weight: 914 kg

Everything about the: 1300 1300/1300TC