Triumph Vitesse 6 1962-66
See specifications and larger front elevation below illustration
Engine
6 Cylinder in line
Bore: 66.75mm
Stroke: 76mm
Displacement: 1,596cc
Compression ratio: 8.7:1
Carburettors: 2 x Solex B32 P1H (Twin Strombergs 1964 onwards)
Power output: 70bhp at 5,000rpm
Performance
Maximum speed: 90mph
Acceleration: 0-60 mph 17.5secs
Overall fuel consumption: 28.7mpg
Construction
Steel body & panels bolted onto steel backbone frame
Transmission
Clutch: 8in Borg & Beck
Gearbox: 4-speed, synchromesh on
top 3 gearsRatios: Top 4.11, 3rd 5.16, 2nd 7.31, 1st & reverse 12.06
Overdrive : Optional: Laycock on 3rd and 4th gears Column change
Brakes
Hydraulic, Front: 9in disc
Rear: 8in x 1.25in drums
Steering
Rack and pinion
3.75 turns lock to lock
Turning circle: 24ft
6 Cylinder in line
Bore: 66.75mm
Stroke: 76mm
Displacement: 1,596cc
Compression ratio: 8.7:1
Carburettors: 2 x Solex B32 P1H (Twin Strombergs 1964 onwards)
Power output: 70bhp at 5,000rpm
Performance
Maximum speed: 90mph
Acceleration: 0-60 mph 17.5secs
Overall fuel consumption: 28.7mpg
Construction
Steel body & panels bolted onto steel backbone frame
Transmission
Clutch: 8in Borg & Beck
Gearbox: 4-speed, synchromesh on
top 3 gearsRatios: Top 4.11, 3rd 5.16, 2nd 7.31, 1st & reverse 12.06
Overdrive : Optional: Laycock on 3rd and 4th gears Column change
Brakes
Hydraulic, Front: 9in disc
Rear: 8in x 1.25in drums
Steering
Rack and pinion
3.75 turns lock to lock
Turning circle: 24ft
Suspension
Front: Independant coil and wishbone anti-roll bar, rear: independent with transverse leaf spring
Telescopic dampers F&R
Wheels & Tyres
Bolt-on 13in 4.5J
pressed steel disc
tyres: 560 x 13
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: 153/4cwt
Capacities
Fuel Tank: 8.75gals
Engine: 8 pints
Cooling: 81/2 pints
Vitesse Production 1962-71
1962-1966, Saloon: 22,814 produced.
1962-1966, Convertible: 8,447 produced.
1966-1968 , Convertible: 3,502 produced.
1966-1968 , Saloon: 7,328 produced.
1968-1971 , Saloon: 5,649 produced.
1968-1971, Convertible: 3,472 produced.
Front: Independant coil and wishbone anti-roll bar, rear: independent with transverse leaf spring
Telescopic dampers F&R
Wheels & Tyres
Bolt-on 13in 4.5J
pressed steel disc
tyres: 560 x 13
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: 153/4cwt
Capacities
Fuel Tank: 8.75gals
Engine: 8 pints
Cooling: 81/2 pints
Vitesse Production 1962-71
1962-1966, Saloon: 22,814 produced.
1962-1966, Convertible: 8,447 produced.
1966-1968 , Convertible: 3,502 produced.
1966-1968 , Saloon: 7,328 produced.
1968-1971 , Saloon: 5,649 produced.
1968-1971, Convertible: 3,472 produced.
