Triumph TR4A
| Produced: |
1964-1967, 28465 produced. |
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| Types: |
Sports,2 doors,2 seats |
Triumph TR4A was built between 1965 and 1968 by the Triumph Motor Company in the United Kingdom.
The TR4A was an evolution of the TR4, updated with a new chassis. It was hoped the new, but more complex independent rear suspension would address the buying publics' desire for more comfortable riding sports cars. This version has an "IRS" badge on the rear. It's estimated 75% of TR4A were built with IRS.
But, Triumph was again hedging their bets. In response to dealer requests, approximately 25% of TR4A were produced with a solid rear axle (also called a live axle), similar to the earlier TR4. This might also have been a nod to the popularity of the cars as production racers, since the solid axle design was much more easily and less expensively prepared for competition work.
The new suspension did eventually prove itself with the buying public and in racing, with three TR4A IRS posting a team win and finishing 1st, 2nd and 3rd in class at the Sebring 12 Hour race of 1966.
In 1965, the TR4A IRS sold in the United Kingdom for approximately £968, with wire wheels being another £36, overdrive £51, heater £13 and seat belts £4 each.[1]
Buyers Guide Triumph TR4, TR4A & TR5 featured in Practical Classics February 2003 – available from our sister site Bookbase. Click here to view.
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
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| 2138cc | S4 OHV | Standard/Triumph Vanguard S4 OHV | 86mm x 92mm | 9 |
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
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| Rack-and-pinion |
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
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| 111 mph | 9.8 s |
| Front | Rear | Comment |
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| Disc | Drum |
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
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| 0948207671 | TR4A 512916 | Brooklands Books |
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| 0948207957 | TR4 & TR4A 510322 | Brooklands Books |
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| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Still fun at 50 |
54 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars August 2011 | |||
| Still fun at 50 - In 1961 Triumph's gutsy sports cars received a coat of Italian glamour, with sophisticated independent rear suspension following soon after. But which is right for you today. TR4 or TR4A? | ||||
| 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 |
Test drive - Triumph TR4vs TR6 |
122 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics August 2008 | |||
| Test drive - Triumph TR4vs TR6- It's a battle of the Triumphs this issue, with a brace of roadsters to charm the pants off PC's fuzz Townshend and Neil Campbell. | ||||
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Me and My Classic - 400,000-Mile Triumph |
88 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars September 2004 | |||
| Me and My Classic - 400,000-Mile Triumph - 400,000 miles, 38 years, and most of those with one enthusiastic owner, Ian Evans explains his love affair with a Triumph TR4A. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Triumph TR4, TR4A & TR5 (1961-1968) |
128 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics February 2003 | |||
| Buyers Guide Triumph TR4 TR4A & TR5 1961-1968. You'd be pushed to find a more traditional British roadster, but there are major pitfalls to catch out the unwary when buying one of these Triumphs. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Triumph TR2-4A |
130 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics April 1997 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Triumph TR2-4A - A good TR four-cylinder is the archetypal small sportscar from Britain's golden age of motoring. But you'll need to choose carefully before driving the dream, warns Lloyd McNeill. | ||||
| Article |
How to buy a Triumph TR4/4A |
100 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly January 2011 | |||
| How to buy a Triumph TR4/4A - Once overshadowed by the more-powerful TR5, values for the TR4 are now reflecting its wide range of abilities. | ||||
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Buyer's guide: Triumph TR4, 4A, 5&6 (1961-1976) |
76 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart June 2010 | |||
| Buyer's guide: Triumph TR4, 4A, 5&6 (1961-1976) - Cheap to buy and easy to run, the later Triumph TRs make cracking classic transport. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers guide - Triumph TR4/4A |
160 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car July 2009 | |||
| Buyers guide - Triumph TR4/4A- Simple, honest, fun and a fine touring car that is incredibly cheap to run with superb spares supply, a Triumph TR4 or 4A makes a brilliant classic buy, according to Malcolm Mckay. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Guide - Triumph TR4 |
144 |
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| Publication | Octane November 2008 | |||
| Buying Guide - Triumph TR4- 'The TR4 is a usable classic that's long-legged, practical, and easy to upgrade. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Triumph TR4/TR4A |
32 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 8 May 2008 | |||
| Buying Power - Triumph TR4/TR4A- The TR range blossomed from traditional roadster to civilised sportscar with the launch of the TR4. IAN SEABROOK tells you how to avoid disaster with Gary Bates of TRGB dishing ot the expert view. | ||||
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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 TR4/4A |
24 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 18 August 2005 | |||
| Buying power - Triumph TR4/4A - Triumph's first 'civilised' TR has long been one of the world's favourite British sports cars. DALE DRINNON tells us how to pick a good un'. | ||||
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Service Guide - Maintenance: TR4 & TR4A |
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| Publication | Classics July 2004 | |||
| Service Guide - Maintenance: TR4 & TR4A - Maintain your TR4 and TR4A at home with our expert, easy to follow, step by step guide. | ||||
