Triumph TR6
Overview
| Produced: |
1968-1976, 91850 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Sports, 2 doors
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The Triumph TR6 was the best-selling Triumph in history when production ended in 1976, but was later surpassed by the TR7. More than 94,000 TR6s were built, ninety percent of them to US specifications.
The TR6 was a refined sports car. It featured pile carpet on floors and boot (trunk), plush-looking bucket seats, a lovely wooden dashboard and a full complement of instrumentation.
In the US, it featured the six-cylinder engine that was carried over from the TR250, while the UK version had a more powerful fuel-injected engine from the TR5 that included the Lucas mechanical fuel injection system. It traces its lineage back to the four-cylinder Triumphs: TR4, TR4A, TR3/TR3A and TR2.
This stylish six-cylinder sports car is regarded by some as the last true Triumph. Others argue that the TR7 and TR8 that followed were far ahead of their time.
The last TR6s were sold in the USA in 1977. Practical Classics August 2004 - Featuring Buyers Guide Triumph TR6 available. Click here to view in our shop.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2498cc | S6 OHV | Standard/Triumph S6 OHV | 74.7mm x 95mm |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Bosch electronic fuel injection | Updated information Triumph TR6 Fuel Injection By Lucas Not Bosch |
Transmission
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Manual | 4 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | F/R | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | Rack-and-pinion | |
| Suspension | Front | Independent/Coil Springs |
| Rear | Independent/Coil Springs | |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119mph | 8.5s | 16.3s | 104bhp @5500 | 104 or 106 bhp on US spec cars |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Drum |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase | Track | Length | Width | Weight (CWT) |
Turning Circle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Rear | |||||
Body
| Type | Seats | Doors | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports | 2 | 2 |
People who looked at this car, also looked at:
- De Tomaso Pantera
- Sunbeam Rapier
- Triumph TR5
- Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT/Sprint GT Veloce/GTC
- Triumph TR4
Valuation
| Poor | Average | Excellent | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| £3250 | £5750 | £9250 | 26-Oct-06 |
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Posters & Prints | |
 A3 Poster Of Triumph TR6 1972
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 A3 Poster Of Triumph TR6 1970
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Books | |
 TRIUMPH OWNERS' HANDBOOK: TR6-PIPART NO. 545078
£6.95 |
 How to Improve Triumph TR5, 250 & 6
£26.5 |
 Practical Classics and Car Restorer on Triumph TR6 Restoration
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 Triumph TR5/250 & TR6 - Enthusiast's Restoration Manual
£28.99 |
 Triumph TR6 (1974-1976) Spare Parts Catalogue
£23.95 |
 Triumph TR6 Official Owners' Handbook (US Edition)
£6.95 |
 Triumph TR6 Official Owners' Handbook (US Edition)
£6.95 |
 Triumph TR6 Official Owners' Handbook
£6.95 |
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