TriumphThe Triumph Spitfire 1st Gen was offered from 1962 – 1980 as a sports-roadster / roadster / convertible. This generation spans 5 variants, with power ranging from 59 to 75 hp.
Performance Pick
Triumph Spitfire Mk III
75 hp · 0-60 in 12.5s · 27.5 mpg
Practicality Pick
Triumph Spitfire Mk II
67 hp · 0-60 in 14s · 31.7 mpg
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Tech Specs Summary
Top Speed92 – 100 mph
0-60 mph11.6 – 16.5 s
Power59 – 75 hp
Economy24 – 32 mpg
Weight1,565 – 1,764 lbs
Timeline
Production years of each variant — click a bar for full specs
Variants (5)
Sports RoadsterGasolineTriumph1962–1964
Spitfire
4 (Mk I)
$5,000 – $10,000
63
hp
2
seats
26.6
mpg
Sports RoadsterGasolineTriumph1964–1967
Spitfire
Mk II
$5,000 – $11,000
67
hp
2
seats
31.7
mpg
Sports RoadsterGasolineTriumph1967–1970
Spitfire
Mk III
$5,000 – $12,000
75
hp
2
seats
27.5
mpg
RoadsterGasolineTriumph1970–1974
Spitfire
Mk IV
$5,000 – $11,000
59
hp
2
seats
23.5
mpg
ConvertibleGasolineTriumph1974–1980
Spitfire
1500
$5,000 – $12,000
71
hp
2
seats
23.5
mpg