Spitfire Mk.3

Built January 1967 to December 1970.
Chassis numbers: FD1 to FD15306, FD20000 to FD51967, FD75000 to FD92803.
Engine 1296cc, 4 stroke, 4 cylinder, in line, front mounted.
Twin 1.25 in. SU HS2 carburettors.
Max power: 75 bhp @ 6000 rpm.
Max torque: 76 lb ft (103Nm) @ 4000 rpm.
Transmission Rear wheel drive.
4 speed gearbox, direct gear change, synchromesh on 2nd,3rd,4th gear.
D type overdrive option.
Wheelbase 6ft 11in (2.11m)
Track Front: 4 ft 1 in (1.25m)
Rear: 4 ft (1.22m)
Suspension Front: independant double wishbone type, coil springs, telescopic dampers, and anti-roll bar.
Rear: independant swing axle, transverse leaf spring, 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 (from October 1969).
13 x 4.5 in centre lock wire option.
Bodywork 2 seater sports convertible on seperate backbone chassis.
Dimensions Length: 12 ft 3 in (3.73m)
Width: 4 ft 9 in (1.45m)
Height: 3 ft 1.5 in (0.95m)
Unladen weight: 1568 lb (712kg)
Electrics 12V negative earth.
43A/hr battery and dynamo charging system.
Performance 0-30 mph (0-50 kmh) : 4.3 sec.
0-60 mph (0-95 kmh) : 14.5 sec.
Top speed: 95 mph (153 kmh)
Fuel consumption: 38 mpg (16 km/l)


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