These are standard specifications for the 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , 4 Manual with Overdrive
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel body on steel frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1974 - 1980 |
| Price : | $7,370 |
| Weight : | 1890 lbs | 857.29 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1493 cc | 91.1 cu in. | 1.5 L. |
| Power : | 53 BHP (39.008 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 69 Ft-Lbs (94 NM) @ 2500 RPM |
| Bore : | 2.9 in | 74 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 87 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 3 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 1 carburetor | |
4 Manual , 4 Manual with Overdrive
Production Figures
| Total Triumph Production for 1980 : | 14,939 |
| 1500 Production (1974-1980) : | 95,829 |
| 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 | |
Dimension(s)
Convertible Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 157.5 in | 4001 mm. |
| Width : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
| Height : | 45.6 in | 1158 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 83.0 in | 2108 mm. |
| Front Track : | 49.0 in | 1245 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Unequal-length A-arms with coil springs and anti-roll bar Rear : Swing axles with radius arms adn pivoting transverse leaf spring | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
1980 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $7,210 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $19,170 |
| Avg. Home : | $68,714 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.22 |
| Total Car Production : | 8,009,841 |
1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500? A: The 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 has a wheelbase size of 83.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500? A: The 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 has a length of 157.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500? A: The 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 has a width of 58.50 inches.Q: How much did the 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 cost when new?A: The 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 had a base price of approximately $7,370 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500? A: The 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 was a Convertible Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Triumph produce in 1980? A: Triumph produced 14,939 automobiles in 1980.Q: How many 1500 were produced? A: Triumph produced 95,829 examples of the 1500 from 1974 to 1980.Q: What engine did the 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 have? A: The engine powering the 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 was a Inline 4 (1493 cc | 91.1 cu in. | 1.5 L.) with 53 BHP (39.008 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 69 Ft-Lbs (94 NM) @ 2500 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 have? A: The 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual with Overdrive.