Triumph Dolomite Sprint
Overview
| Produced: |
1973-1980, 22941 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
Perhaps the best model to come from British Leyland must be the Triumph Dolomite Sprint. The Sprint was a true sports saloon and offered incredible performance that is impressive even by today's standards. At the heart of the Sprint was a 16-valve version of the Dolomite 1850 engine shared with Saab. In this format the engine developed a staggering
The Sprint used the four headlamp Dolomite shell reserved for the upper models in the range. Interior trim was also the same which made an odd contrast with the sporty alloy wheels which hinted at the power available. Sales for the Dolomite Sprint were strong and the model remained in production until
Buyers Guide Triumph Dolomite, Toledo and Sprint featured in Practical Classics July 2002 – available from our sister site Bookbase. Click here to view.
Buyers Guide Triumph Dolomite Sprint featured in Practical Classics October 2006 - available from our sister site Bookbase. Click Here to view.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998cc | S4 OHC | Triumph Slant-4 | 90.3mm x 78mm | 9.5 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SU HD8 | 2 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack-and-pinion |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 mph | 8.4 s | 16.6 s | 28 mpg | 127 bhp 5700 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Drum | Servo assisted |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855202824 | Dolomite Sprint AKM 3629 | Brooklands Books |
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Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Ultimate Grudge match |
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| Publication | Practical Classics April 2009 | |||
| Ultimate Grudge match - Sam Glover settles some long-running classic rivalries...with science. 1977 Triumph Dolomite v 1978 Ford Escort Ghia. 1954 Austin A30 v 1959 Morris Minor 1000, Jaguar 240 v Rover P5B. | ||||
| Article |
Road Test - A day with Dolly - Triumph's Dolomite Sprint |
39 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics October 2006 | |||
| A day with Dolly - BMW-beater, luxury transport - is Triumph's Dolomite Sprint the ultimate practical classic? | ||||
| Article |
Buying guide - Triumph Dolomite Sprint (1973-1980) |
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| Publication | Practical Classics October 2006 | |||
| Buying guide - Triumph Dolomite Sprint - The focus is always on that 16-valve engine, but the Dolomite Sprint is much more than a one-trick pony. | ||||
| Article |
Flash Of Youth |
78 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars January 2006 | |||
| Flash of youth - In the Seventies men could wear medallions and splash on Brut 33 without irony, but they needed something hot to handbrake-turn into the pub car park. The rare survivors are just as much fun today. 1972 Hillman Avenger Tiger, 1974 Triumph Dolomite Sprint, 1980 Ford Escort RS2000 MK11, Fiat 131 Mirafiori Sport . | ||||
| Article |
Racing Back into Fashion |
74 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars April 2005 | |||
| Racing Back into Fashion - You don’t need to be a millionaire to chase your racing fantasies. Now you can emulate the great saloon racers of the Seventies for the price of a fitted kitchen. Ford Escort RS2000, Triumph Dolomite Sprint, Ford Capri, Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV 2.0, BMW 2002 | ||||
| Article |
Restored Triumph Dolomite Sprint |
76 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics July 2004 | |||
| Restored Triumph Dolomite Sprint - For some people, getting the car of their dreams is a simple matter of buying it. In Paul Booker’s case he only wanted a Triumph Dolomite Sprint. That sounds easy enough, but getting one in the condition he wanted meant rebuilding it from the ground up. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Dolomite, Toledo and Sprint |
76 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics July 2002 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Dolomite, Toledo and Sprint. It carried the Ajax tag in prototype form, but clean examples of Triumph's compact saloon range aren't always easy to find any more. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars Spring 2002 pg 72 |
72 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars Spring 2002 | |||
| Triumph vs BMW. The people who were there debate whether Triumph's ability to build sporting executive saloons could have made the company what BMW is today. | ||||
| Article |
Twin Test - Sprint Star |
38 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart July 2011 | |||
| Twin Test - Sprint Star - Triumph's Dolomite Sprint and the BMW 2002tii were aimed right at the same market but are they really that similar? John-Joe Vollans finds out. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Dolomite Family |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 23 December 2009 | |||
| Buying Power - Dolomite Family - The compact executive isn't a modern phenomenon; one of the first to hit the roads nearly four decades ago was the Dolomite, which led the field in more ways than one...and it's British. RICHARD DREDGE checks it out, along with its Toledo and 1500TC siblings. | ||||
| Article |
Going Dutch |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly March 2008 | |||
| Going Dutch- There's more to Holland than Amsterdam, as we found out with the help of a demon 185bhp Dolomite Sprint. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Triumph Dolomite/Toledo |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 31 January 2008 | |||
| Buying Power - Triumph Dolomite/Toledo- The Dolomite was a seemingly retrograde step, taking the front-wheel-drive 1500 body allied to a simple rear-wheel-drive layout. The end result was a competent bit of kit however, as IAN SEABROOK discovers. ADAM DORMER of AD Autos is our guru for all things Dolomite. | ||||
| Article |
Six Of The Best BL favourites |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart April 2006 | |||
| Six of the best BL favourites - Every month, this special series brings you the most diverse and fascinating groups of vehicles we can conjure up. Paul Guinness is your trusty guide. | ||||
| Article |
Modifying - Triumph Dolomite |
70 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly December 2005 | |||
| Dyno Dolomite - How powerful is your car really? Mark Robinson and two other Dolomite drivers put their motors on a rolling road, and the results were unexpected. | ||||
| Article |
16V Dynamite - Dolomite Sprint |
56 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly Spring 2005 | |||
| 16V Dynamite - Dolomite Sprint - The Sprint version of Triumph’s popular Dolomite did more than turn a shopping car into a racing car. Mike Renaut says the technology at its heart changed the face of engine design. | ||||
| Article |
Marque Five - Leyland Legends! |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart January 2005 | |||
| Marque Five - Leyland Legends! - The much-derided British Leyland set-up of the Seventies produced some controversial machines. Paul Guinness profiles five of the most famous. | ||||
| Article |
Classics Spring 2002 pg 92 |
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| Publication | Classics Spring 2002 | |||
| Triumph Dolomite Sprint. Fast, luxurious and years ahead of its time, but how complex is a Triumph Dolomite Sprint in terms of DIY maintenance? Kim Henson investigates. | ||||
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