Triumph Vitesse 1962 specs
General information
Model: | Triumph Vitesse |
Year: | 1962 |
Manufacturer: | Triumph |
Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
Engine type: | Inline, 6 cylinder |
Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 1596 ccm |
Max power: | 71 PS (53 kW) at 5000 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 125 Nm at 2800 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 8.8:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 668 x 76 mm (26.3 x 3 inches) |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Fuel type: | Gasoline |
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: | 140 km/h (87 mph) |
Power/weight ratio: | 0.0784 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
Max no. of doors: | 4 |
Passenger space: | 3520 litres (930 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes: | Disks |
Rear brakes: | Drums |
Front tire dimensions: | 5.50-15 |
Rear tire dimensions: | 5.50-15 |
Turn circle: | 10 m (393.7 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 906 kg (1997.4 pounds) |
Overall length: | 3890 mm (153.1 inches) |
Overall width: | 1530 mm (60.2 inches) |
Overall height: | 1330 mm (52.4 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2330 mm (91.7 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 29 litres (7.66 gallons) |
Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |