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Triumph TR3 & TR3A - A Brief History |
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The Triumph
TR3 arrived in 1955 following on from the sucessful
TR2. Very similar to its predecessor, the TR3 used virtually
all the same running gear including the engine,
although it had gained slightly more power. The most
noticeable external difference from the earlier car
was a new front grill assembly. In 1956 the
front drum brakes were replaced by discs. The next improvements
came in 1958 and included the fitting of a full
width front grill that incorporated the sidelights.
This car came to be known as the TR3A. A larger
2.2 litre engine became available as an option in 1959.
The TR3 remained very popular on both sides of the Atlantic
until 1961 when it was replaced by the TR4.
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Specifications |
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TR3 |
TR3A |
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1955 - 1958 |
1958 - 1961 |
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2 door sports |
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12ft 9in |
12ft 9in |
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4ft 8in |
4ft 8in |
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2090lb |
2090lb |
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1991cc 4 cylinder inline |
1991cc 4 cylinder inline |
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95 bhp @ 4800 rpm |
100 bhp @ 4600 rpm |
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117lb ft @ 3000 rpm |
117lb ft @ 3000 rpm |
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4 speed manual, optional overdrive |
4 speed manual, optional overdrive |
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Rear |
Rear |
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Drums all round - from 1956 disc front, drum rear |
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Coil & Wishbone |
Coil & wishbone |
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Leaf spring, live axle |
Leaf spring, live axle |
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Performance |
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TR3 |
TR3A |
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105 mph |
106 mph |
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12 seconds |
11.4 seconds |
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27 mpg |
26 mpg |
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TR3A (on left) & earlier TR3 (right) |
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