Spitfire 1500

Built December 1974 to August 1980.
Chassis numbers: FH750001 to FH130001, then to TFADW5AT009898.
Engine 1493cc, 4 stroke, 4 cylinder, in line, front mounted.
Twin 1.5 in. SU HS4 carburettors.
Max power: 71 bhp @ 5500 rpm.
Max torque: 82 lb ft (111Nm) @ 3000 rpm.
Transmission Rear wheel drive.
4 speed gearbox, direct gear change, synchromesh on all gears.
J type overdrive option.
Wheelbase 6ft 11in (2.11m)
Track Front: 4 ft 1 in (1.25m)
Rear: 4 ft 2 in (1.28m)
Suspension Front: independant double wishbone type, coil springs, telescopic dampers, and anti-roll bar.
Rear: independant swing axle, transverse leaf spring with pivoting, telescopic dampers, and trailing radius arms.
Steering Rack and pinion with impact absorbing steering column.
3.75 turns lock to lock.
Turning radius: 24 ft (7.32m)
Brakes Front: hydraulic 9 in (23cm) diameter discs.
Rear: hydraulic 7 x 1.25 in (18 x 3.2cm) drums.
Wheels Rims: 13 x 4.5 in pressed steel.
Bodywork 2 seater sports convertible on seperate backbone chassis.
Dimensions Length: 12 ft 5 in (3.78m)
Width: 4 ft 10.5 in (1.50m)
Height: 3 ft 1.5 in (0.95m)
Unladen weight: 1750 lb (794kg)
Electrics 12V negative earth.
43A/hr battery and alternator charging system.
Performance 0-30 mph (0-50 kmh) : 3.8 sec.
0-60 mph (0-95 kmh) : 13.2 sec.
Top speed: 100 mph (160 kmh)
Fuel consumption: 38 mpg (16 km/l)


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