These are standard specifications for the 1973 Triumph Spitfire, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel body on steel frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1971 - 1974 |
| Price : | $3,000 |
| Weight : | 1715 lbs | 777.911 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1493 cc | 91.1 cu in. | 1.5 L. |
| Power : | 57 BHP (41.952 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 73 Ft-Lbs (99 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 2.9 in | 74 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.5:1 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 2 Zenith-Stromberg carburetors | |
4 Manual
Production Figures
| Total Triumph Production for 1973 : | 21,438 |
| Mk 4 Production (1971-1974) : | 70,021 |
| 1973 Triumph Spitfire | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JAGUAR CARS |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 76V085000 |
| Notes | TRIUMPH CAMPAIGN NO A431.POSSIBILTY THAT WHINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS AND BLADESREMOVED OR REPLACED IN SERVICE BY OWNERS OR INDEPENDENT REPAIRERS MAY HAVE BEENINSTALLED IMPROPERLY DUE TO INADEQUATE FITTING INSTRUCTIONS.IF THIS CONDITIONEXISTS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM FAILS TO MEET THE MINIMUMREQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.104.CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND INSTALLING PROPER WIPER ARMS AND BLADES TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OFFMVSS 104). |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JAGUAR CARS |
| Mfr Report Date | 19680901 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 78V013000 |
| Summary | THE HEADLAMP SWITCHES MAY MALFUNCTION ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, LOSS OF HEADLAMP AND TAILLAMP ILLUMINATION MAY RESULT. SWITCH BREAKAGE WILL ONLY OCCUR WHEN THE SWITCH IS BEING TURNED ON OR OFF. |
| Remedy | DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SWITCH AT NO CHARGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; MASTER HEADLAMP SWITCH.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: HEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT FAILURE, DURING NIGHTTIME ORPOOR WEATHER CONDITIONS, COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JAGUAR CARS |
| Mfr Report Date | 19710901 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 78V015000 |
| Summary | FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN THE ENGINE BAY AT FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS OR AT THE FUEL PUMP. |
| Remedy | THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINES AND FUEL PUMP AND WILL REPLACE THEM, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD STARTAND PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE COULD RESULT.NOTE: GASOLINE MAY EVAPORATE IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THEREFORE, DAILYCHECKING IS RECOMMENDED UNTIL THE VEHICLE CAN BE INSPECTED. |
Data updated January 2023
1973 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $12,900 |
| Avg. Home : | $32,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.40 |
1973 Triumph Spitfire FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1973 Triumph Spitfire?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1973 Triumph Spitfire? A: The 1973 Triumph Spitfire has a wheelbase size of 83.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1973 Triumph Spitfire? A: The 1973 Triumph Spitfire has a length of 147.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1973 Triumph Spitfire? A: The 1973 Triumph Spitfire has a width of 57.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1973 Triumph Spitfire cost when new?A: The 1973 Triumph Spitfire had a base price of approximately $3,000 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1973 Triumph Spitfire? A: The 1973 Triumph Spitfire was a Convertible Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Triumph produce in 1973? A: Triumph produced 21,438 automobiles in 1973.Q: How many Mk 4 were produced? A: Triumph produced 70,021 examples of the Mk 4 from 1971 to 1974.Q: What engine did the 1973 Triumph Spitfire have? A: The engine powering the 1973 Triumph Spitfire was a Inline 4 (1493 cc | 91.1 cu in. | 1.5 L.) with 57 BHP (41.952 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 73 Ft-Lbs (99 NM) @ 3000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1973 Triumph Spitfire have? A: The 1973 Triumph Spitfire had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.