The Triumph Spitfire 1500 was tested by Car and Driver on the skidpad at 0.87g in 1973. Here is a source: https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a15147925/rocket-sleds-the-best-performers-from-50-years-of-car-and-driver-testing/
Triumph Spitfire 1500 specs
| Car type | Convertible |
| Curb weight | 815 kg (1797 lbs) |
| Introduced | 1975 |
| Origin country | United Kingdom |
| Views | 628 |
| Submitted by | TurdGenCamaro |
Lap times
| Track | Time |
|---|---|
| Course de cote | 2:26.50 |
| Magny Cours | 2:09.64 |
Powertrain specs
| Engine type | Inline-4 OHV |
| Displacement | 1.5 l (91 ci / 1493 cc) |
| Power | 72 ps (71 bhp / 53 kw) @ 5500 rpm |
| Torque | 111 Nm (82 lb-ft) @ 3000 rpm |
| Power / liter | 48 ps (48 hp) |
| Power / weight | 88 ps (87 bhp) / t |
| Torque / weight | 136 Nm (100 lb-ft) / t |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Layout | front engine, rear wheel drive |
Spitfire 1500 competition
