Triumph Spitfire Mk IV
Overview
| Produced: |
1970-1974, 70021 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Sports, 2 doors
|
By 1970 the Triumph range of cars all featured a "family look" make-over from the Italian stylist Michelotti , this covered the 2000/2500, Stag and now the Spitfire models. The new look Spitfire became known as the Mk IV and featured a new front end and a squarer tail style which made the car look slightly more aggressive and grown-up.
Unfortunately the Mk IV lost some of the power found in the earlier Mk III model although the cars twitchy handling characteristics had finally disappeared thanks to a redesigned rear spring arrangement. Optional extras included overdrive transmission and a neat steel hardtop which had also been redesigned by Michelotti .
The MK IV stayed in production until the more powerful 1500 arrived in 1974. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1296cc | S4 OHV | Standard/Triumph S4 OHV | 73.7mm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93mph | 15.9s |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Drum |
Body
| Type | Seats | Doors | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports | 2 | 2 |
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Valuation
| Poor | Average | Excellent | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| £750 | £1750 | £3100 | 26-Oct-06 |
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