Triumph TR8
Overview
| Produced: |
1980-1981, 2722 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Sports,2 doors,2 seats |
Following the success of the rally only TR7 V8 cars built between
Standard specification for US cars included the 3628cc Rover V8 engine which produced around
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3528cc | V8 OHV | Rover V8 | 88.9mm x 71.12mm |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack-and-pinion |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 mph | 8.4 s |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Drum |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870642651 | TR7 & TR8 RTC9020B | Brooklands Books |
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| 1855202832 | TR8 (US) AKM 4779 | Brooklands Books |
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Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
The Magnificent Eleven |
32 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics February 2011 | |||
| The Magnificent Eleven - Its a never-been-done-before 11-Triumph road test. Matt Jones samples TR heaven..,.or is it hell? | ||||
| Article |
Old habbits die hard |
60 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly October 2008 | |||
| Old habbits die hard- Former rally driver Ian Giles wanted a competition car in which he could still enjoy the Spanish sun. - Triumph TR8 | ||||
| Article |
The Magic Numbers |
100 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car March 2007 | |||
| The Magic Numbers - From TR2 to TR8, the essential flavour of Triumph's sports car remained the same despite and ever-changing recipe. James Elliott drives them all. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Triumph TR7/TR8 |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 29 June 2006 | |||
| Buying Power - Triumph TR7/TR8 - The TR7 and TR8 were radical and controversial departures from the usual TR formula when new. RICHARD GUNN looks into buying British Leyland's go-faster wedges, and the pitfalls that await the unwary. | ||||
| Article |
After Eight - Stag vs TR8 |
38 |
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| Publication | Classics June 2004 | |||
| After Eight - Stag vs TR8 - Triumph's V8 soft-top were poles apart, yet shared a common goal. Greg Whitaker explains Triumph's dilemma. | ||||
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