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Triumph Spitfire Miscellaneous
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Production Data
Vehicle Specifications
Location of Commission Numbers
Service Information
Production Data
Brief Model Production Details
When the very first Spitfire was produced in October 1962 it was called (and badged) the 'Spitfire 4'. In December 1964 it was superseded by the 'Spitfire 4 Mk2'.
In January 1967 a new model, the Mk3 was announced. The Mk3 was produced until Nov/Dec 1970 when it was eventually replaced by the MkIV, which in turn was replaced by the 'Spitfire 1500' in November 1974.
All Spitfire models were produced at the factory in Canley.
Model Identification Used In This Site
To minimise any possible confusion between the 'Spitfire 4', 'Spitfire 4 Mk2' and the MkIV, and to help ensure you order/receive the correct parts, we have used the following model identification system throughout.
Spitfire:
Mk1 (Originally badged Spitfire 4)
Mk2 (Originally badged Spitfire 4 Mk2)
Mk3
MkIV
1500
Vehicle Specifications
| Spitfire Mk1 |
| UK Specification Vehicles |
| Period of Manufacture |
October 1962 to December 1964 |
| Total Cars Produced |
45,753 |
| Commission Number Prefixes |
FC |
| Commission Numbers Allocated |
FC1 to FC45,753 |
| Engine Number Prefixes |
FC |
| Body Dimensions & Weight |
| Length |
145" (3,6383mm) |
| Width |
57" (1,448mm) |
| Dry Weight |
1,543lb (700kg) |
| Performance |
| Engine Capacity |
1147cc |
| Brake Horse Power (@ 5,720rpm) |
63Bhp |
| Top Speed |
92mph (148kph) |
| 0 - 60 mph |
15.5 seconds |
| Standing ¼ Mile |
19.5 seconds |
| Spitfire Mk2 |
| UK Specification Vehicles |
| Period of Manufacture |
December 1964 to January 1697 |
| Total Cars Produced |
37,409 |
| Commission Number Prefixes |
FC |
| Commission Numbers Allocated |
FC50,001 to FC88,904 |
| Engine Number Prefixes |
FC |
| Body Dimensions & Weight |
| Length |
145" (3,683mm) |
| Width |
57" (1,448mm) |
| Dry Weight |
1,543lb (700kg) |
| Performance |
| Engine Capacity |
1147cc |
| Brake Horse Power (@ 6000 rpm) |
67bhp |
| Top Speed |
94mph (151kph) |
| 0 - 060 mph |
14 seconds |
| Standing ¼ |
19 seconds |
| Spitfire Mk3 |
| UK Specification Vehicles |
| Period of Manufacture |
January 1967 to December 1970 |
| Total Cars Produced |
65,320 |
| Commission Number Prefixes |
FD (USA models used FDU) |
| Commission Numbers Allocated |
FD1 to FD92,803 |
| Engine Number Prefixes |
FD |
| Body Dimensions & Weight |
| Length |
147" (3,734mm) |
| Width |
57" (1,448mm) |
| Dry Weight |
1,570lb (712kg) |
| Performance |
| Engine Capacity |
1296cc |
| Brake Horse Power (@ 6,000rpm) |
75bhp |
| Top Speed |
95 mph (153kph) |
| 0 - 60 mph |
12.5 seconds |
| Standing ¼ Mile |
18.5 seconds |
| Spitfire MkIV |
| UK Specification Vehicles |
| Period of Manufacture |
November 1970 to January 1974 |
| Total Cars Produced |
70,021 |
| Commission Number Prefixes |
FH (USA models used FK) |
| Commission Numbers Allocated |
FH3 to FH64,995 |
| Engine Number Prefixes |
FH |
| Body Dimensions & Weight |
| Length |
149" (3,785mm) |
| Width |
58½" (1,486mm) |
| Dry Weight |
1,638lb (743kg) |
| Performance |
| Engine Capacity |
1296cc |
| Brake Horse Power; |
| To FH25,000 (@ 6,000rpm) |
63bhp |
| From FH25,000 (@ 5,500rpm) |
61bhp |
| Top Speed; |
| To FH25,000 |
97 mph (156kph) |
| From FH25,000 |
95 mph (153kph) |
| 0 - 60 mph; |
| To FH25,000 |
12.5 seconds |
| From FH25,000 |
14.5 seconds |
| Standing ¼ Mile |
19 seconds |
| Spitfire 1500 |
| UK Specification Vehicles |
| Period of Manufacture |
November 1974 to August 1980 |
| Total Cars Produced |
95,829 |
Commission Number Prefixes
(Issued to September 1979) |
FH |
| Commission Numbers Allocated |
FH75,001 to FH130,001 |
VIN Prefixes
(Issued from October 1979 for 1980 models) |
TFADW-AT |
VIN Numbers Allocated
(8 digit prefix as above) |
000,001 to 009898 |
| Engine Number Prefixes (all) |
FM |
| Body Dimensions & Weight |
| Length |
149" (3,785mm) |
| Width |
58½" (1,486mm) |
| Dry Weight |
1,682lb (763kg) |
| Performance |
| Engine Capacity |
1493cc |
| Brake Horse Power (@ 5,500rpm) |
71bhp |
| Top Speed |
101 mph (162.5kph) |
| 0 - 60 mph |
11.3 seconds |
| Standing ¼ Mile |
18.8 seconds |
Location of Commission Numbers
The following illustration shows where various identification/serial numbers are located on the Spitfire.
Although the illustrations depicts the Spitfire 1500, they apply to all models.
Service Information
| Spitfire Service Information |
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Mk1 |
Mk2 |
Mk3 |
MkIV |
1500 |
| Original Engine Settings |
| Engine Capacity |
1147cc |
1147cc |
1296cc |
1296cc |
1493cc |
| Firing Order |
1-3-4-2 |
1-3-4-2 |
1-3-4-2 |
1-3-4-2 |
1-3-4-2 |
| Spark Plug Gap |
0.025" |
0.025" |
0.025" |
0.025" |
0.025" |
| Contact Breaker Gap |
0.020"
Delco Remy |
0.020"
Delco Remy |
0.015"
Delco Remy |
0.016"
Delco Remy |
0.015"
Lucas |
| Dwell Angle |
36° |
36° |
40° - 42° |
38° - 40° |
38° - 40° |
| Ignition Timing (static) |
13° BTDC |
13° BTDC |
6° BTDC |
6° BTDC
To FH25000
8° BTDC
From FH25001 |
10° BTDC |
Valve Clearance (cold)
Inlet & Exhaust Valve |
0.010" |
0.010" |
0.010" |
0.010" |
0.010" |
| Idle Speed (rpm) |
700 - 750 |
700 - 750 |
700 - 750 |
700 - 750 |
750 |
| Idle Mixture (%CO) |
2.5 - 4.5% |
2.5 - 4.5% |
2.5 - 4.5% |
2.5 - 4.5% |
2.5 - 4.5% |
| Capacities |
Cooling System (inc heater)
Standard Radiator |
9½ Pints
5.6 Litres |
9½ Pints
5.6 Litres |
8 Pints
4.7 Litres |
8 Pints
4.7 Litres |
8 Pints
4.7 Litres |
| Engine & Oil Sump (inc filter) |
7 Pints
4.1 Litres |
7 Pints
4.1 Litres |
8 Pints
4.7 Litres |
8 Pints
4.7 Litres |
8 Pints
4.7 Litres |
| Gearbox Only |
1½ Pints
0.9 Litres |
1½ Pints
0.9 Litres |
1½ Pints
0.9 Litres |
1½ Pints
0.9 Litres |
1½ Pints
0.9 Litres |
| Gearbox & Overdrive Unit |
2 3/8 Pints
1.4 Litres
'D' type O/D |
2 3/8 Pints
1.4 Litres
'D' type O/D |
2 3/8 Pints
1.4 Litres
'D' type O/D |
2½ Pints
1.5 Litres
'D' & 'J' type O/D |
2 7/8 Pints
1.6 Litres
'J' type O/D |
| Differential |
1 Pint
0.6 Litres |
1 Pint
0.6 Litres |
1 Pint
0.6 Litres |
1 Pint
0.6 Litres |
1 Pint
0.6 Litres |
| Tyre Pressures (Original/Standard 13" Wheels & Tyres) |
| Front PSI (cold) |
18lb
Cross Ply |
18lb
Cross Ply
21lb
Optional Radial |
18lb
Cross Ply
21lb
Optional Radial |
21lb
Cross Ply
21lb
Optional Radial |
21lb
Radial |
| Rear PSI (cold) |
24lb
Cross Ply |
24lb
Cross Ply
26lb
Optional Radial |
24lb
Cross Ply
24lb
Optional Radial |
26lb
Cross Ply
26lb
Optional Radial |
26lb
Radial |
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