Triumph 13/35
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Triumph 13/35 | |
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Manufacturer | Triumph Motor Company |
Production | 1924-1926 2500 made (see text) |
Predecessor | none |
Successor | Triumph 15/50 |
Body style(s) | five seat tourer saloon |
Engine(s) | 1872 cc side valve I4 |
Transmission(s) | Three-speed manual |
Wheelbase | 108 in (2743 mm) |
Length | 151 in (3835 mm) |
The Triumph 13/35 or 12.8 was a car manufactured from 1924 to 1926 by the Triumph Motor Company in the UK.
It was powered by a four cylinder 1872 cc engine of 72 mm bore and 115 mm stroke with single Zenith carburettor which produced 36 bhp.
It was the first British production car to be fitted with hydraulic brakes on all wheels. These were made by Lockhead and were of the external contracting type.
Approximately 2500 of this model and the parallel 15/50 models were made. Price £375-495.
[edit] References
- Graham Robson The Story of Triumph Sports Cars Motor Racing Publications 1972. ISBN 0-900549-23-8
- Nick Baldwin A-Z of cars of the 1920s Bay View Books. 1994 ISBN 1-870979-53-2