Triumph Spitfire 4 (Mk I)
Overview
| Produced: |
1962-1965, 45753 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Sports, 2 doors
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No doubt spurred on by the success of the BMC Sprite / Midget range Standard-Triumph unveiled its new budget sports car in 1962, the Triumph Spitfire 4. The Spitfire 4 used a Triumph Herald chassis and twin SU version of its engine for ease of production (and to keep the cost down!) and clothed it with a very attractive open roadster body styled by Michelotti.
Thanks to the separate chassis the Spitfire enjoyed the same type of tilt-forward front wings and bonnet assembly that the Herald first used. The Spitfire looked good, had an evocative name and was cheap to buy and run, its Achilles heel was unfortunately its exciting handling characteristics! When cornering hard the rear wheels could tuck-in underneath the car which was most alarming!
Thankfully the press and public soon took to the Spitfire and the model range enjoyed a long and successful career. Practical Classics September 2009 - Featuring Buyers Guide Triumph Spitfire (1962-1980). Click Here to view in our shop.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1147cc | S4 OHV | Standard/Triumph S4 OHV | 69.3mm x 76mm |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| SU 1.25inch | 2 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | F/R | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | Rack-and-pinion | |
| Suspension | Front | Independent/Coil Springs |
| Rear | Independent/Transverse leaf spring | |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94mph | 15s |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Drum |
Body
| Type | Seats | Doors | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports | 2 | 2 |
People who looked at this car, also looked at:
- Triumph Spitfire Mk II
- Triumph Spitfire Mk3
- Triumph Spitfire Mk IV
- Triumph Spitfire 1500
- Austin-Healey Sprite Mk III
Valuation
| Poor | Average | Excellent | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| £825 | £2000 | £3300 | 26-Oct-06 |
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Posters & Prints | |
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Books | |
 TRIUMPH SPITFIRE GOLD PORTFOLIO, 1962-80
£16.5 |
 Triumph Spitfire Mk 4 Official Drivers' Handbook
£6.95 |
 TRIUMPH SPITFIRE AND GT6 - A Collector's Guide
£11.99 |
 TRIUMPH Spitfire Mk I to II 1968 Parts manual
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 Triumph Spitfire Mk 1, 2 & 3 & Herald 1200, 12/50, 13/60 & Vitesse Official Workshop Manual
£28.95 |
 Practical Classics and Car Restorer on Triumph Spitfire Restoration
£13.95 |
 Triumph Spitfire Mk I to 1500 Official Competition Preparation Manual
£6.95 |
 TRIUMPH CARS
£18.99 |
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