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Triumph Spitfire (Mk III)

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The Triumph Spitfire Mark III, introduced in March 1967 and built until 1970, was the first major facelift of the Standard-Triumph sports car. The front bumper was raised to meet new crash rules, the folding hood was simplified and a wood-veneer dash and a smaller wire-spoked steering wheel appeared inside. The 1,147 cc engine was replaced by a bored-out 1,296 cc unit shared with the Herald 13/60 and the 1300 saloon, giving a claimed 75 bhp and a top speed of 95 mph. The 100,000th Spitfire left the Canley line in February 1968, with more than three quarters of production exported. From 1969 cars for the United States were federalised for safety and emissions rules, and dual-circuit brakes arrived on the 1968 model.

Facts
Year
1967 1
Status
Out of production 1
Power (kW)
56 1
Top Speed (km/h)
153 1
Engine
1,296 cc 1
Comparison
Body Style
Convertible 1
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Source Triumph Spitfire, Wikipedia

Generation Of

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Of Make

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Manufactured By

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Source Triumph Spitfire, WikipediaLead, works
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It was manufactured at the Standard-Triumph Canley works

Originated In

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The Triumph Spitfire is a British sports car
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1. Triumph Spitfire, Wikipedia
  • Mark III, launch
    The Mark III, introduced in March 1967, was the first major facelift to the Spitfire.
  • Lead, production span
    manufactured over five production iterations between 1962 and 1980
  • Lead, body
    A manually deployable convertible top, substantially improved on later models, provided weather protection
  • Mark III, performance
    reaching a top speed of 95 mph (153 km/h)
  • Mark III, power
    the engine put out a claimed 75 bhp (56 kW) at 6,000 rpm
  • Mark III, engine
    replaced with a bored-out 1,296 cc unit
  • Lead, works
    It was manufactured at the Standard-Triumph Canley works
  • Lead, country
    The Triumph Spitfire is a British sports car
  • Generation Of: Triumph Spitfire, Generations
    The Spitfire evolved over five iterations:
  • is a version of the model: Triumph Spitfire, Generations, model
    The Spitfire evolved over five iterations:
  • Of Make: Triumph, Lead
    The Triumph Spitfire is a British sports car manufactured over five production iterations between 1962 and 1980.
  • In Group: Sports And Performance Cars Before 1980, Lead, placement
    The Triumph Spitfire is a British sports car manufactured over five production iterations between 1962 and 1980.
  • Exemplifies: Automobile Transport, Lead, mode
    The Triumph Spitfire is a British sports car manufactured over five production iterations between 1962 and 1980.
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