1962 Triumph Vitesse 6 specifications

1962 Triumph Vitesse 6 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2324 mm 91.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1219 mm 48 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1219 mm 48 inches
Length 3886 mm 153 inches
Width 1524 mm 60 inches
Height 1321 mm 52 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.67
Kerb weight 900 kg 1984 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Triumph
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 1.6 litre
1596 cc
(97.394 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 66.8 × 76 mm
2.63 × 2.99 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.88
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(Gross)
71 PS (70 bhp) (52 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)
125 Nm (92 ft·lb) (12.7 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output
(Gross)
32.7 kW/litre
44.5 ps/litre
43.9 bhp/litre
0.72 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Gross)
78.32 Nm/litre
0.95 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.8:1
Fuel system 2 So carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 984.2 kPa (142.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 266 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 20.7 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 140 km/h (87 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
78.86 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
58 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
77.78 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
17.24 kg/kW
28.8 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 rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension I.TL.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-H
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.11
general
Carfolio.com ID55759
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1962 Triumph Vitesse 6 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2016-05-28.

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