Triumph TR2
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| Triumph TR2 | |
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| Manufacturer: | Triumph Motor Company |
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| Production: | 1953–1955 |
| Predecessor: | Triumph TR1 / 20TS |
| Successor: | Triumph TR3 |
| Class: | Sports car |
| Engine: | 1991 cc Straight-4 |
| Wheelbase: | 88 inches (2235 mm) |
| Length: | 151 inches (3835mm) |
| Width: | 55 inches (1410m) |
The Triumph TR2 was built between 1953 and 1955 by the Triumph Motor Company in the United Kingdom, during which time 8,636[1] cars were produced.
The car used a twin SU carburetor version of the 1991 cc four cylinder Standard Vanguard engine tuned to increase its output to 90 bhp.
The body was mounted on a substantial separate chassis with coil sprung independent suspension at the front and a leaf spring solid axle at the rear. Either wire or disc wheels could be supplied. The standard transmission was a four speed manual unit but overdrive was available as an option. Girling drum brakes were fitted all round.
With the overdrive fitted, the car could reach a maximum speed of 108 mph and return 35 mpg.[2]
Actor Chris Barrie owns a 1955 TR2 in green.
[edit] References
- ^ Original Triumph TR, Bill Piggott, ISBN 1-870979-24-9
- ^ Sedgwick, M. (1986). A-Z of Cars 145-1970. Devon, UK: Bay View Books. ISBN 1-870979-39-7.
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