1971 Triumph 1500

The 1500 is a front wheel drive saloon (sedan) car with a front mounted engine, from Triumph. The 4 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a displacement of 1.5 litres. In this application it develops power and torque figures of 61 bhp (62 PS/45 kW) at 5000 rpm and 110 Nm (81 lbft/11.2 kgm) at 2700 rpm respectively. The engine supplies its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual 'box. The quoted weight at the kerb is 962 kg.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4115 mm
Weight
962 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.5 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
62 PS / 61 bhp / 45 kW @ 5000 rpm
Torque
110 Nm / 81 ft.lb / 11.2 kgm @ 2700 rpm

1971 Triumph 1500 specifications

1971 Triumph 1500 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2451 mm	96.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1359 mm	53.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1283 mm	50.5 inches
Length	4115 mm	162 inches
Width	1568 mm	61.7 inches
Height	1372 mm	54 inches
Ground clearance	114 mm	4.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.68
Kerb weight	962 kg	2121 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	56.8 litres	12.5 [15] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Triumph
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.5 litre 1493 cc (91.108 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	73.7 × 87.5 mm 2.9 × 3.44 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.84
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (net)	62 PS (61 bhp) (45 kW) at 5000 rpm
maximum torque (net)	110 Nm (81 ft·lb) (11.2 kgm) at 2700 rpm
Specific output (net)	30.5 kW/litre 41.4 ps/litre 40.9 bhp/litre 0.67 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (net)	73.68 Nm/litre 0.89 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	9:1
Fuel system	1 SU carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	925.9 kPa (134.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	3
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	373.25 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 64.29 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 47.28 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 63.41 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 21.15 kg/kW 35.33 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	front wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	5.60-13
Tyres rear	5.60-13
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.89
Final drive ratio	4.55
general
Carfolio.com ID	690877
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	13.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1971 Triumph 1500 added 2020-07-12. Last modified 2021-07-24.