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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Triumph_SpitfireTriumph Spitfire - Wikipedia

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   In March 1965 the Spitfire Mark II launched with a retuned engine, featuring a revised camshaft profile, water-heated intake manifold, and tubular exhaust manifold, increasing power to 67 bhp (50 kW) at 6,000 rpm.

3. www.autoexpress.co.uk › classic-cars › 104964Triumph Spitfire: Buying guide and review (1962-1980)

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   Nov 5, 2018 · All Spitfire engine numbers start with an F: FC in the case of the MkI/MkII, FD for the MkIII, FH for the MkIV (but FK for US cars) and FH for the 1500 (FM for US cars).

   • Engine: 1493cc, in-line four-cylinder OHV
   • Power: 71bhp @ 5500rpm

   • Model: Triumph Spitfire 1500
   • Torque: 82lb ft @ 3000rpm

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5. www.classicandsportscar.com › features › buyersBuyer’s guide: Triumph Spitfire - Classic & Sports Car

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   May 10, 2019 · Learn about the history, features and problems of the Triumph Spitfire, a classic British sports car with a simple and reliable four-cylinder engine. Find out what to look for, what to pay and how to maintain this iconic model.

6. classicmotorsports.com › articles › fortify-yourEasy ways to improve the Triumph 1500 engine | Articles ...

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   Apr 25, 2024 · These are both good solutions, but we went with an even easier fix on our 1973 Spitfire. In England, Triumph Spitfire 1500s were sold with dual SU carbs. A nifty-looking, dual-inlet air cleaner wrapped in a black crackle finish was part of the package.

7. www.spitlist.infoInternational Triumph Spitfire Database

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   With the Mk3, the engine grew to 1296cc and employed a re-designed head with 4 intake ports. After the MkIV series ended, the basic 1296cc engine was increased to 1493 cc's by lengthening the stroke with some additional head modifications.

8. silodrome.com › triumph-spitfire-historyA Brief History of the Triumph Spitfire - Silodrome

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   Jun 19, 2019 · The engine of the Spitfire was increased in capacity to 1,296cc which was the same as on the Triumph Herald 13/60 and 1300 models. The Spitfire engine with its twin SU carburetors delivered 75 bhp @ 6,000 rpm with 75 lb/ft torque @ 4,000 rpm.

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   What engine did a Triumph Spitfire use?

   • While often lamented, Triumph’s 1500cc, four-cylinder engine is still owned and loved by thousands of enthusiasts. Almost 100,000 of these engines were used in the 1973-’80 Spitfires, and nearly as many were used in MG Midgets sold from 1975 and later. Right off the bat, this larger engine delivered more torque than its predecessor.

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   What is a Triumph Spitfire?

   • Developed on a shortened variant of the Triumph Herald saloon's chassis, the Spitfire shared the Herald's running gear and Standard SC engine. The design used body-on-frame construction, augmented by structural components within the bodywork and rear trailing arms attached to the body rather than the chassis.

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   Did a Triumph Spitfire have a machine gun?

   • The Triumph Spitfire sports car however had a diminutive four cylinder engine, no machine guns, and only spat fire if the engine was so out of tune that it caused a backfire in the exhaust. It was however much less expensive to buy, a lot cheaper to run, and it was enormous fun.

   A Brief History of the Triumph Spitfire - Silodrome

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   How did triumph make the fastest Spitfire?

   • In 1972 Triumph rationalized production by using the US market 1,493cc engine in all markets, but only applying the emissions controls to the US market engines, and tuning up the engine for British and European markets thus creating the fastest Spitfire yet, other than the car’s fighter aircraft namesake of World War II.

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10. classicsworld.co.uk › guides › triumph-spitfireTriumph Spitfire buyer's guide - Classics World

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    Sep 8, 2022 · Engine and transmission. Triumph Spitfires used a series of four cylinder engines derived from that of the equivalent Herald or Dolomite saloon – all were fitted with twin carburetors, and depending on the model were 1147cc, 1296cc or 1493cc.