1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500
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- Photo: Triumph Spitfire 1500, Front (2017-07-02 Sp) by Lothar Spurzem, CC BY-SA 2.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1975 Triumph Spitfire 1500 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Triumph Spitfire 1500 left side and tail view by Ypsilon from Finland, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Triumph Spitfire 1500, Heck (2017-07-02 Sp) by Lothar Spurzem, CC BY-SA 2.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1976 Triumph Spitfire 1500 interior (3544118878) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500 is a 1.5-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5L I4 (Standard SC) |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Width | 57 in |
| Height | 48 in |
| Wheelbase | 83 in |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1978 Triumph SPITFIRE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 19, 1982 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABELS AND VEHICLE IDENDIFICATION NUMBER PLATES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 115, "VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER-BASIC REQUIREMENTS".
Remedy: VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE, IF MISSING, WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 82V072000
Jan 15, 1979 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
DUE TO THE ANGLE OF FITMENT OF THE FUEL TANK SEPARATOR, THE SEPARATOR HOSE MAY BECOME KINKED. THIS KINKING MAY RESULT IN FUEL LINE RESTRICTION WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL TANK TO COLLAPSE.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FUEL CONNECTOR HOSE IN A WAY THAT WILL PREVENT SEPARATOR HOSE KINKING. THIS WILL BE DONE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 79V019000
Feb 8, 1978 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
A DEFECTIVE WELD CONDITION MAY EXIST AT THE PEDAL TO ACCELERATOR ROD CONNECTION.
Remedy: ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY REPLACED.
NHTSA campaign 78V027000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1978 TRIUMPH SPITFIRE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.