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1974 Triumph Spitfire 1500

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1974 Triumph Spitfire – front Unverified
Photo: Triumph Spitfire 1500, Front (2017-07-02 Sp) by Lothar Spurzem, CC BY-SA 2.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Spitfire 1500 (1974–1980); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Triumph Spitfire 1500, Front (2017-07-02 Sp) by Lothar Spurzem, CC BY-SA 2.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Triumph Spitfire 1500 left side and tail view by Ypsilon from Finland, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Triumph Spitfire 1500, Heck (2017-07-02 Sp) by Lothar Spurzem, CC BY-SA 2.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 interior (3544118878) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1974 Triumph Spitfire 1500 is a 1.5-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeConvertible
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type1.5L I4 (Standard SC)
Displacement1.5 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed manual
Dimensions & Weight
Width57 in
Height48 in
Wheelbase83 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1974 Triumph SPITFIRE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jan 20, 1978 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN THE ENGINE BAY AT FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS OR AT THE FUEL PUMP.

Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINES AND FUEL PUMP AND WILL REPLACE THEM, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.

NHTSA campaign 78V015000

Jan 20, 1978 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

THE HEADLAMP SWITCHES MAY MALFUNCTION ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, LOSS OF HEADLAMP AND TAILLAMP ILLUMINATION MAY RESULT. SWITCH BREAKAGE WILL ONLY OCCUR WHEN THE SWITCH IS BEING TURNED ON OR OFF.

Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SWITCH AT NO CHARGE.

NHTSA campaign 78V013000

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1974 TRIUMPH SPITFIRE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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