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Triumph GT6 Mk III

General information

ModelTriumph GT6 Mk III
Year1970
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating58 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1998 ccm (121.92 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1998 ccm (121.92 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power105.00 PS (77 kW or 104 HP) at 5300 Rev. per min.
Max torque159.00 Nm (16.2 kgf-m or 117.3 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Compression8.8:1
Bore x stroke74.7 x 76.0 mm (2.9 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed180.0 km/h (111.8 mph)
0-50 miles8.0 seconds
0-60 miles10.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1221 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3520 litres (930 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight860 kg (1,896.0 pounds)
Overall length3740 mm (147.2 inches)
Overall width1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Overall height1200 mm (47.2 inches)
Wheelbase2110 mm (83.1 inches)
Fuel capacity63.0 litres (16.64 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUK
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