TR
2 1953-1955
production: 8620
These little cars started
winning Rallys right away in 1953. They gained respect from alot of people.
TR
3 1955-1967 production:
13,378 units. The TR 3 appeared in time to do battle with the MGA. Options
included a tiny occational seat, a factory hardtop, overdrive on top 3
gears, along with the hardtop came exterior door handles. The car lost
performance as refinements were added due to the extra weight. In 1956
it became the first mass produced car with front disc brakes.
TR
3A and TR 3B
1957-1962
Production of 28,326
& 3331 units. This was an interim model as there was no replacement
ready for the TR 3.Production of 28,326 & 3331 units. This was an
interim model as there was no replacement ready for the TR 3.
TR
4 and 4A 1961-1964
& 1964-1968 production of 40,253 & 28465 units. Rebodied 3A styled
by Michelotti, a foot longer and wider track improved the handling. A roomy
and plush interior, the 'surrey' top was an option. Also available as an
option was a 1991cc engine. The standared engine was the 2138 cc and could
go 0-60 in 10.9 seconds. the 4A had independent rear suspension.
Spitfire
I & II
1962-1965 / 1965-1967
production of 45,753 & 37409 units. A 4 cylinder 1147 cc engine with
options of wire wheels, hard top and overdrive. It came with front disc
brakes with a top speed of 90 mph. It could do 0 - 60 in 16.5 seconds.
The Mk II was better trimmed and did 0 - 60 in 15.5 seconds.
TR5/TR250
1967-1968 production
of 2947 & 8484 units. 2.5 liter straight six engine was very adaptable
to the new U S emission laws. TR 250 would do 0-60 mph in 10-6 seconds.
75% of total production of these cars came to the US. Servo brakes and
radial tires were standard as were Rostyle wheels. (wire wheels were an
option.) early version had Lucas fuel injection.
TR6
1969-1976 production of 94,619 units. Karmann designed body would
do 0-60 om 8.2 seconds. Although the American version took 10.7 seconds
to achieve 60 mph. A small front spoiler was added in 1973, and of course
the big rubber bumpers in 1974
Spitfire
III 1967 - 1970
production of 65,320 units. A new 1296 cc engine brought 0-60 times down
to 13.6 seconds. A small steering wheel and wood facia interior, wind
up windows and a permanantly attached hood were further refinements. This
car consistantly outsold both Sprite and Midget combined. It was also
the last Spitfire to have wire wheels as an option.
GT
6
1966 -1968 production of
15,818 units. straight six 2 liter engine 0-60 in 12 seconds. overdrive
was an option. The heavier and longer Spitfire engine tended to upset the
balance of the car. It was good for a top speed of 105 mph and could do
0 - 60 in 12 seconds.
GT6
MK II
1968 - 1970 production
of 12,066 units. this car had a high front bumper and improved interior
trim, and a revised rear suspension. Power was also increased with a top
speed of 112 mph and 2 seconds shaved off the 0 - 60 time. Wire wheels and
overdrive were options on this model.
Spitfire
IV 1970 - 1974 production
of 70,021 units. Revised styling front and rear and a new instrument layout.
Slightly more refined but with added weight so some performance was lost,
also due to the new US emission laws. Handling was better due to the revised
rear suspension.
GT6
Mk III 1970 - 1973 production of 13,042 units Again the cars
for the american market had lost power due to emission laws. The American
version could only go 95 mph while the european version could do 112 mph.
