| The Ultimate spec Spitfire using all period Triumph components to get the balance and handling of a 1300 Spitfire (with rotoflex) with the power of 2.5/GT6 engine and the smoothness of the PI system over Webbers. |
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1964 Spitfire 4   2.5 litre, TR6 J-type gearbox to handle
extra torque, engine moved back approximately 6-7 inches over GT6 position
and lowered around 1.5 inches. Specially fabricated radiator fitted, shorter
and stronger prop shaft manufactured, drilled discs, four pot callipers, quick ratio rack,
centre-laced wire wheels, shortened drive shafts, rear spring, shocks and lower wishbones
to accommodate larger rear tyres.
This car has produced over 200bhp 0-60 in under 6 seconds and has topped 140mph.
It is perfectly stable travelling around 130-140 mph over long distances
(don’t ask where)
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This 1964 Triumph Spitfire 4 prototype has been built using all Triumph major components to produce a period Triumph sports racer, by Picton Sportscars |
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| Many other minor modifications have been included such as larger, tagged thrust washers, necessitating engine block machining, a development tested on previous project cars and obviously a huge amount of bodywork has been undertaken to produce this unique, ultimate, Triumph sportscar |
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