1972 Triumph 1500 specifications

1972 Triumph 1500 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
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 965 kg 2127 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)
66 PS (65 bhp) (48 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
(net)
109 Nm (80 ft·lb) (11.1 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(net)
32.5 kW/litre
44.1 ps/litre
43.5 bhp/litre
0.71 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(net)
73.01 Nm/litre
0.88 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 1 SU carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 917.4 kPa (133.1 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
68.29 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
50.23 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
67.36 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
19.91 kg/kW
33.26 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
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 ID690910
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 13.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Triumph 1500 added 2020-07-12.
Last modified 2021-07-24.

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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1493 cm3/91.1cuin 62 PS 61 bhp 45 kW 962 kg
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