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Triumph TR3 1960
General information | |
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| Model | Triumph TR3 |
| Year | 1960 |
| Category | Cabriolets/sport cars |
| Rating | 84.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 2138 ccm (130.46 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Fuel mixed driving | 10.4 litres/100 km (22.62 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 2 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 4-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front |
| Displacement | 2138 ccm (130.46 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Max power | 105.00 PS (77 kW or 104 HP) at 4650 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 173 Nm (17.6 kgf-m or 127.6 ft.lbs) at 3350 Rev. per min. |
| Bore x stroke | 86.0 x 92.0 mm (3.4 x 3.6 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburetor. Two H6 SU AUC878 carburettors |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 4-speed |
| Ignition | Mechanical |
| Special features | Modified version of the 2.1 litre Vanguard and Ferguson tractor motor. |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 174.0 km/h (108.1 mph) |
| 0-50 miles | 7.5 seconds |
| 0-60 miles | 10.8 seconds |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Cabriolet |
| Chassis material | Steel |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 3120 litres (824 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 10 m (393.7 inches) |
| Front brakes | 11 inch discs |
| Rear brakes | 10 x 2 1/4 inch drums |
| Front suspension | Independent front suspension, telescopic shocks |
| Rear suspension | Live axle, half elliptic springs, lever shocks |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Max weight with load | 904 kg (1,993.0 pounds) |
| Overall length | 3850 mm (151.6 inches) |
| Overall width | 1430 mm (56.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1290 mm (50.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2250 mm (88.6 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 53.0 litres (14.00 gallons) |
