Triumph TR5
Overview
| Produced: |
1967-1968, 2947 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Sports,2 doors,2 seats |
A new six cylinder Triumph TR arrived in
Externally the TR5 looked much the same as the TR4A and optional extras were carried over for buyers to choose from. The TR5 sold in small numbers until the arrival of the TR6 in
Buyers Guide Triumph TR4, TR4A & TR5 featured in Practical Classics February 2003 – available from our sister site Bookbase. Click here to view.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2498cc | S6 OHV | Standard/Triumph S6 OHV | 74.7mm x 95mm | 9.5 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack-and-pinion |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 mph | 8.1 s |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Drum |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0948207531 | Triumph Road Test Book: Triumph TR4, TR5 & TR250 1961-68 | Brooklands Books |
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| 1855201836 | TR5, TR250 & TR6 (Glove Box OWM) OWM826 | Brooklands Books |
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Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| 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 |
Three of a different kind |
40 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars February 2009 | |||
| Three of a different kind- Forty years ago the Triumph TR5, Porsche 911 and Alfa GTV offered their own take on captivating dynamics, competition-bred integrity and affordable Sixties style. Which one belongs in your garage today? Triumph TR5, 1972 Porsche 911T, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV. | ||||
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Power + Charm =TR5 |
52 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars April 2005 | |||
| Power + Charm = TR5 - The Triumph TR5 was built as a stop-gap model but now it’s the pick of the range with prices to match. The people who know it best give us the inside story. | ||||
| 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 |
Triumph transformed |
86 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars June 2002 | |||
| Triumph transformed - Already one of the most muscular of all the great British sports cars, this TR5 has been comprehensively re-engineered by specialist. Racetorations for much-improved performanc, handling and reliability. But underneath all that, will it still tasted like a true TR? | ||||
| Article |
Time for your injections gentlemen |
24 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 2002 | |||
| Side by Side Fuel Injected Cars. Time for your injections gentlemen. Fuel-injection has been the route to more power for nearly 50 years. Kevin Leaper brings together five cars that chart its development. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide - Triumph TR5/6 |
154 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics October 1997 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - Triumph TR5/6 - Owning a six-cylinder TR can be a joyful experience, buy buying a bad one could become very distressing, warns Russ Smith. | ||||
| Article |
Classic to restore |
39 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart March 2011 | |||
| Classic to restore - It's at this time of the year that many of us consider our next project. But which classics make the best choices right now? Paul Guinness chooses six of his most recommended classic to restore. Morris Minor, MGB & MGB GT, Classic Mini, Ford Anglia 105E, Triumph TR5, Austin-Healey Sprite. | ||||
| Article |
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 |
Buying Power - Triumph TR5/6 |
30 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 13 August 2009 | |||
| Buying Power - Triumph TR5/6 - As the six-cylinder members of the Triumph sports car family, the traditionally-styled TR5 and restyled TR6 pack power and performance. CHRIS HOPE takes a look at buying the last of the non-wedge TRs. | ||||
| Article |
Lethal injection |
38 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly December 2008 | |||
| Lethal injection- There was a time when classic car fuel injection equalled unreliable - not any more. | ||||
| Article |
Five alive & kicking |
100 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly September 2007 | |||
| Five alive & kicking - Michelotti styling and a smooth, injected six made saving this derelict TR5 worthwhile, but the rescue job wasn't cheap. | ||||
| 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 TR5/6 |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 11 May 2006 | |||
| Buying power - Triumph TR5/6 - The TR5 and Teutonically-revamped TR6 were the final incarnations of the traditional Triumph sportscar - albeit with six cyclinders instead of four. RICHARD GUNN looks at buying one of the great British bruisers. | ||||
| Article |
Bringing the 5 alive |
122 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car December 2005 | |||
| Bringing the 5 alive - The TR5 was arguably Triumph's finest hour. Andrew Noakes finds out how it all came together - and how to make them even better. | ||||
| Article |
Your Classic Jaguar E-Type & Triumph TR5 |
104 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly November 2005 | |||
| Rhubarb & Custard - Regarded as two of the sweetest 1960s British sportscars ever, the E-type Jaguar and Triumph TR5 are as different as they are exciting. So what's it like having two great classics in the same household? Bill Newman & Julie Collins explains. | ||||
| Article |
Mystery Strain |
134 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car June 2004 | |||
| Mystery Strain - Malcolm McKay investigates a Michelotti prototype that had six cylinders six years before the TR5 and inspired Karmann's TR6. | ||||
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