| Triumph TR3 (1955-1959) |
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Country
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UK
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Top Speed (mph)
|
105
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0-60 mph
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12
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1/4 mile
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18.2
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BHP
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100 @5000rpm
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Torque lbft
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117 @3000rpm
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BHP per ton
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110
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Engine capacity CC/CU
|
1991/121
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Engine type
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Straight 4 Carburettors x 2
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Aspiration
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Normal
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Compression Ratio
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8.5:1
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Valve Type/No
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Overhead 8
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Transmission (manual/auto)
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Manual (Overdrive)
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No of speeds
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4
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Wheels driven
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RWD
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Brakes F/R
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Drum/Drum or Disc/Drum
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No. of Seats
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2
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Length (in)
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151
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Width (in)
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55.5
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Height (in)
|
50
|
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
1993
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| Additional Info: The first TR3’s (1955-56) had drum brakes all round, while 1957 on had front disc brakes (the first mass produced car to have them fitted). The Triumph TR3A (1957-1961), had minor improvements over the standard TR3 as well as a wider front grille and from 1959 some even got the same engine as below. |
| Triumph TR3B (1961-1962) |
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Country
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UK
|
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Top Speed (mph)
|
110
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0-60 mph
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11
|
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BHP
|
100 @4600rpm
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Torque lbft
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127 @3350rpm
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BHP per ton
|
110
|
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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2138/130
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Engine type
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Straight 4 Carburettors x 2
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Aspiration
|
Normal
|
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Compression Ratio
|
9.0:1
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Valve Type/No
|
Overhead 8
|
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Transmission (manual/auto)
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Manual (Overdrive)
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No of speeds
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4
|
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Wheels driven
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RWD
|
|
Brakes F/R
|
Disc/Drum
|
|
No. of Seats
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2
|
|
Length (in)
|
151
|
|
Width (in)
|
55.5
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|
Height (in)
|
50
|
|
Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
1993
|
| Additional Info: The TR3B 1961-1962 was the last of the TR3’s and came about as a result of US dealers using up old TR3A’s and adding the all-synchro gearbox from the now new TR4. Most TR3B’s have the 2.1 litre engine. |
