Triumph TR2
The Triumph TR2 (TRiumph 2 litre sports) wis built atween 1953 an 1955 bi the Standard Motor Company in the Unitit Kinrick, during which time 8,636[1] caurs wur produced. The DVLA revealed in 2002 that anerlie 517 examples o this caur remain on UK roads.[2]
The caur uised a twin SU carburetor version o the 1991 cc fower cylinder Standard Vanguard ingine tuned tae increase its ootput tae 90 bhp (67 kW).
The body wis mountit on a substantial separate chassis wi coil-sprung independent suspension at the front an a leaf spring live axle at the rear. Either wire or disc wheels coud be supplied. The standard transmission wis a fower speed manual unit but overdrive wis available on top gear as an option. Lockheed drum brakes wur fittit all roond.
Performance data
eeditA caur wi overdrive testit bi The Motor magazine in 1954 haed a top speed o 107.3 mph (172.7 km/h) an coud accelerate frae 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 12.0 seconds. A fuel consumption o 34.5 mile per imperial gallon (8.19 L/100 km; 28.7 mpg-US) wis recordit. The test caur cost £900 including taxes. The overdrive option haed added £56 tae the total.
They also commentit that it wis the lawest price Breetish caur tae be able tae exceed 100 mph (160 km/h).[3]
| Speed | Time | Time (overdrive version)[3] |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph (48 km/h) | 3.6 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 50 mph (80 km/h) | 8.2 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 60 mph (97 km/h) | 11.9 s | 12.0 s |
| 0 - 90 mph (140 km/h) | 31.5 s | 30.4 s |
Awners
eedit- Chris Barrie, maist famous for his role as 'Rimmer' in the cult TV series Red Dwarf awns a TR2.
- Breetish virtuoso horn player Dennis Brain wis killed at the age o 36 in an accident near Barnet in a TR2.
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- ↑ Original Triumph TR, Bill Piggott, ISBN 1-870979-24-9
- ↑ http://www.tr-register.co.uk
- ↑ a b "The Triumph Sports 2-seater". The Motor. April 7 1954. Check date values in:
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