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| Triumph Spitfire 1500 1978 |
The Triumph Spitfire was originally devised by Standard-Triumph to compete in the small sports car market, which had opened up with the introduction of the Austin-Healey Sprite. Triumph's idea was to use the mechanicals from their small saloon, the Herald, to underpin the new project. Italian designer, Michelotti was commissioned for the new project and came up with a traditional, swooping body, as well as a single-piece front end which tilted forwards to offer unrivalled access to the engine. It was a huge success and four subsequent variants ensued. The latest of which was the Mk. IV, complete with a 1500cc engine, a top speed of 100mph and 0 to 60 mph reached in 13.2 seconds. The last one ever to be produced was never used and now resides in the Heritage Motor Museum at Gaydon.
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