| Triumph GT6 | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1966–1973 |
| Assembly | Coventry, England |
| Designer | Giovanni Michelotti |
| Body and chassis |
What is TR7?
The Triumph TR7 sports car was manufactured in the United Kingdom from September 1974 to October 1981, until May 1975, by the Rover-Triumph Division of the British Leyland Motor Corporation (BLMC) and, thereafter, by the Specialist Division (latterly the Jaguar-Rover-Triumph division) of British Leyland (BL).
Is a Triumph Herald a good car?
While the Herald made a great new buy back in the 1960s, it makes great classic transport now thanks to superb parts availability, easy maintenance and excellent practicality.
Was the TR7 any good?
The TR7 isn’t quick in standard form, but it’s comfortable, refined and feels surprisingly modern to drive. A few sympathetic mods can make things even better though. Well supported by clubs and specialists, parts availability is excellent, and virtually all maintenance is possible on a DIY basis.
What ever happened to the Triumph GT6 Mk III?
The Mk III never sold in the numbers hoped for by Triumph, and was comprehensively beaten in the marketplace by the MGB. Triumph refused to release an official convertible version of the GT6 and, after poor sales, it was dropped from the Triumph range at the end of 1973, although a few cars were sold the following year.
What’s the difference between a Triumph GT6 and a Le Mans Spitfire?
Contemporary Triumph marketing advertised the GT6 as being developed from the “race winning Le Mans Spitfires” to capitalize on their aesthetic similarities, whereas the Le Mans Spitfires and the GT6 were actually two entirely separate development programmes (the GT programme pre-dating the racing programme).
What is the top speed of the Ford GT6 Mk III?
Browse Car Specifications… Browse Car Specifications… With a maximum top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h), a curb weight of 1903 lbs (863 kgs), the GT6 Mk III has a naturally-aspirated Inline 6 cylinder engine, Petrol motor.
Why did triumph choose a fastback body for the 1964 GT4?
Michelotti’s fastback design for the Spitfire GT4 prototype was adopted by the Triumph racing programme for the 1964 season, as it was deemed to provide an aerodynamic benefit over the standard Spitfire body shape.
