Triumph Vitesse 2-litre Mk I

Overview
Produced: 1966-1968, 7328 produced. (Saloon)
1966-1968, 3502 produced. (Convertible)
Types: Saloon,2 doors,4 seats
Convertible,2 doors,4 seats

Following on from the success of the Vitesse 1600 a new 2 litre superseded it in 1966 and was retrospectively known as the Vitesse 2-Litre Mk I. The new Vitesse used the same 2-litre 6 cylinder engine as the Triumph 2000 range and developed an impressive 95bhp. A stronger gearbox and twin Stromberg carburettors were fitted along with improved brakes.

As before with the Vitesse 1600 two door saloon and convertible versions were available, although the saloon proved to be more popular. The Vitesse 2-litre continued to sell well until the arrival of the better handling Mk II in 1968.

Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
1998ccS6 OHVStandard/Triumph S6 OHV74.7mm x 76mm9.25
Drivetrain and Suspension
DrivetrainSteeringFront SuspensionRear Suspension
Rack-and-pinion
Performance
Top Speed0-60SQMMPGEngine PwrComment
95 mph12.6 s
Brakes
FrontRearComment
DiscDrum
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
34 Triumph Vitesse MkII Convertible Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers 18 Mar 2009 Not sold
625 Triumph Vitesse Saloon Bonhams 6 Dec 2004 £1000.00 £1150.00
006 Triumph Vitesse (1967) H&H Sales Limited 22 Jul 1998 £1800.00 -
030 Triumph Vitesse 2 (1967) AMA 16 Mar 1998 Not sold
Books
Magazine Articles
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Article Join the topless party
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Publication Classic Cars September 2006
Join the topless party - A four-searer soft-top is a social life on wheels, and these are the coolest you can buy without breaking the bank.  Who will you take to the seaside this weekend?  Triumph Vitesse vs Morris Minor vs VW Beetle vs Hillman Super Minx
Article Staff Car Sagas
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Publication Practical Classics August 2006
Staff Car Sagas - 1975 Ford Granada MKI Ghia Coupe-Matt Wright, 1966 Pontiac Parisienne-Jon Smith, 1981 Datsun laurel-Matt Jones, Triumph Vitesse-Brian Cox,.
Article Buyer datafile: Triumph Vitesse, 1962-1971
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Publication Practical Classics February 2004
Buyer datafile: Triumph Vitesse, 1962-1971.
Article Triumph Vitesse
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Publication Practical Classics June 2003

Triumph Vitesse - Speed Freaks - The Vitesse was Triumph’s go-faster Herald.  Ben Barry rides in a selection of cars that have been made even faster.

Article Buyers Guide - Triumph Vitesse
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Publication Practical Classics February 1999
Buyers Guide - Triumph Vitesse - So is it a good idea or not? Russ Smith consults the experts about Triumph's Herald-with-attitude.
Article Buyers Guide - Family Soft-Tops
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Publication Practical Classics Spring 1994
Buyers Guide - Family Soft-Tops - Not all convertibles are two-seaters.  If you've got a family or lots of friends, why not try a bigger soft-top - we've covered over 18 different models in the next eight pages.  Crayford Ford Corsair, Hillman Minx, VW Beetle, Triumph Vitesse, Morris Minor.
Article Off with its head
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Publication Classics Monthly December 2009
Off with its head- Five years ago, this Triumph Vitesse was in a sorry state.  It was also a saloon.
Article Buying Power - Triumph Vitesse
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 18 June 2009
Buying Power - Triumph Vitesse - A smooth-as-silk-cylinder engine and even a convertible at relatively affordable prices makes the Triumph Votesse a tempting buying prospect, but there are potential pitfalls, reckons NICK LARKIN.
Article Buying Power - Triumph Vitesse
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 6 April 2006
Buying Power - Triumph Vitesse - The Vitesse was the big sister to the Herald in terms of power, performance and cylinders.  RICHARD GUNN looks at buying the small Triumph that gave you a little bit extra.
Article Six Of The Best Classic Triumphs
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Publication Classic Car Mart Spring 2006
Six of the best Classic Triumphs - Triumph 1300, Triumph Vitesse, Triumph Spitfire, Triumph Acclaim,Triumph 2000/2500 MkII, Triumph TR7.
Article Buying Power - Triumph Vitesse
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 21 July 2005
Buying Power - Triumph Vitesse - Bigger brother to the Herald, at least in terms of power if not size, the Vitesse is one of the cheaper and more cheerful ways into six-cylinder classic sports motoring.  But tread carefully, by following RICHARD GUNN’s guide.
Article Doing it all Again - Vitesse Restoration
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Publication Classic Car Mart December 2004
Doing it all Again - Vitesse Restoration - Some folk never learn.  Not content with rebuilding one Triumph Vitesse, Rod Ker decided to rebuild another car...another Triumph Vitesse.  Part Seven, The Final Frontier.
Article Vitesse Restoration - Doing it All Again
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Publication Classic Car Mart May 2004
Vitesse Restoration - Doing it All Again - Some folk never learn.  Not content with rebuilding one Triumph Vitesse, Rod Ker decided to rebuild another car.... another Triumph Vitesse.  Part 1, in which Rod explains.
Article Classics November 2001 pg 28
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Publication Classics November 2001
Basically Triumphant. The Triumph Vitesse, Triumph GT6 and Bond Equipe all use the same engine and similar running gear. But, asks Tim Morgan, do they all have the same appeal?
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