Triumph Vitesse 2-litre Mk II
Overview
| Produced: |
1968-1971, 5649 produced. (Saloon) 1968-1971, 3472 produced. (Convertible) |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,2 doors,4 seats Convertible,2 doors,4 seats |
A much improved Vitesse 2-litre arrived in
As before saloon and convertible models were available, both now featuring a revised front grille and a bright finished rear panel. The Vitesse 2-litre Mk II sold well until
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998cc | S6 OHV | Standard/Triumph S6 OHV | 74.7mm x 76mm | 9.25 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack-and-pinion |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 mph | 11.9 s |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Drum |
Auction Sales History
Books
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
1971 Triumph Vitesse MkII |
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| Publication | Practical Classics August 2012 | |||
| 1971 Triumph Vitesse MkII - A family crisis leads one hard-working man to achieve his dream of building the perfect classic. | ||||
| Article |
Staff Car Sagas |
16 |
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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 |
Vitesse Finesse |
36 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 2006 | |||
| Vitesse Finesse - The Triumph Vittesse Mk II on the front cover belongs to Malc Philpott. Matt Wright joined him for a cuppa to find out why it's the perfect summer motor. | ||||
| Article |
Group Test - Go topless this summer - 1974 Jensen-Healey, 1971 Fiat 124 Spider, 1986 Alfa Romeo SPider, 1960 Sunbeam Alpine, 1971 Triumph Vitesse two-litre Mk II. |
30 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 2006 | |||
| Go topless this summer - There's nothing better than driving a soft-top especially if it costs £50k. 1974 Jensen-Healey, 1971 Fiat 124 Spider, 1986 Alfa Romeo SPider, 1960 Sunbeam Alpine, 1971 Triumph Vitesse two-litre Mk II. | ||||
| Article |
Our cars |
32 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars March 2006 | |||
| Our cars - 1970 Rolls-Royce Mulliner Park Ward Convertible, 1957 Austin Healey 100/6, 1958 Standard Ten, 1969 Triumph Vitess Mk2, 1984 CItroen 2CV. | ||||
| Article |
Our Cars - Malcolm McKay |
50 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars November 2004 | |||
| Our Cars - 1969 Triumph Vitesse MKII, 1967 Jaguar 420 - Malcolm McKay - Reliability record finally runs dry. | ||||
| Article |
Our Cars - 1969 Triumph Vitesse Mk2, 1967 Jaguar 420 |
45 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars April 2004 | |||
| Our Cars - Trials and tribulations of the Classic Cars team and the cars we live with. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer datafile: Triumph Vitesse, 1962-1971 |
116 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics February 2004 | |||
| Buyer datafile: Triumph Vitesse, 1962-1971. | ||||
| Article |
Triumph Vitesse |
74 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics June 2003 | |||
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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. |
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| Article |
Classics to use every day - Triumph Vitesse Mk II Convertible. |
35 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 2001 | |||
| Classics to use every day - Triumph Vitesse Mk II Convertible. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Triumph Vitesse |
112 |
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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 |
70 |
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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 |
32 |
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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 |
30 |
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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 |
Six Of The Best Classic Triumphs |
59 |
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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 |
24 |
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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 |
88 |
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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 |
Doing it all Again - Vitesse Restoration |
80 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart August 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 4, in which Rod enjoys deeper understanding of the rear suspension, fiddles with the anchors and fires up the engine. | ||||
| Article |
Doing it all Again - Vitesse Restoration |
88 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart June 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 2, in which Rod avoids the attentions of the fire brigade. | ||||
| Article |
Vitesse Restoration - Doing it All Again |
80 |
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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 |
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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