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1962 Triumph Vitesse 6

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Build Start: 1962

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1962
Model Variant: Vitesse

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2324mm
Track/tread (rear): 1219mm
Width: 1524mm
Track/tread (front): 1219mm
Length: 3886mm
Height: 1321mm
Kerb weight: 900kg

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 6
Bore × Stroke: 66.8 × 76mm
Engine Coolant: Water
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 4.11
Engine Manufacturer: Triumph
Capacity: 1.6 litre (1596cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.88
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1

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Performance

Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 12.2s
Maximum Speed: 140km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 17.24kg/kW
Standing quarter-mile: 20.7 s
Power-to-weight ratio: 78.86 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 2 So carbs

Chassis & Geomtry

Front Suspension: I.CS.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.67
Rear suspension: I.TL.

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Di/Dr-H
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 984.2kPa

Other

RAC rating: 16.6
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total
maximum torque(Gross): 125 Nm (92 ft·lb) (12.7 kgm)at 2800 rpm
Specific torque(Gross): 78.32 Nm/litre, 0.95 ft·lb/cu3
Unitary Capacity: 266cc
Number of doors: 2
maximum power output(Gross): 71 PS (70 bhp) (52 kW)at 5000 rpm
Specific output(Gross): 32.7 kW/litre44.5 ps/litre, 43.9 bhp/litre0.72 bhp/cu in

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