Triumph Vitesse 2 Litre Convertible 1966-68 See specifications and larger front elevation sample below illustration. To HERALD & VITESSE page. Page 087 O |
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Engine
6 Cylinder in line Bore: 65mm Stroke: 76mm Displacement: 1,998cc Compression ratio: 8.7 to 1 Carburettors: 2 x Stromberg 150CD Power output: 95bhp at 5,000rpm max Torque 115 lb/ft at 3,000rpm Performance Maximum speed approx: 95mph Acceleration:0-60mph: 12.6secs Overall fuel consumption: 26mpg Construction Steel body & panels bolted onto steel backbone frame Transmission Clutch: 8.25in Borg & Beck Gearbox: 4-speed, synchromesh on top 3 gearsRatios: Top 3.89, 3rd 4.86, 2nd 6.92, 1st & reverse 10.31 Overdrive : Optional: Laycock on 3rd and 4th gears. Brakes Hydraulic, Front: 9in disc Rear: 8in x 1.25in drums Steering Rack and pinion 4.4 turns lock to lock Turning circle: 25ft |
Suspension
Front: Independant coil and wishbone anti-roll bar, rear: independent with transverse leaf spring Telescopic dampers F&R Wheels & Tyres 13in4.5J p ressed steel disc 560/13 radials Dimensions & Weight Wheelbase: 7ft 8.5in Track - front: 4ft Track - rear: 4ft Overall length: 12ft 9in Overall width: 5ft Overall height: 4ft 4in Dry weight: 17.25cwt Capacities Fuel Tank: 8.75gals Engine: 8 pints Cooling: 11 pints rear axle; 1 pint Vittesse Production 1962-71 1600cc Saloons 1962-66: 22,814 Convertibles: 8,447 2 Litre 1966-1968 Convertibles: 3,502 1966-1968 Saloons: 7,328 1968-1971 Saloons: 5,649 1968-1971 Convertibles: 3,472 |