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.

Source: Motorbase

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  

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Valuation

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£750 £1750 £3100 26-Oct-06
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