Triumph TR2

Infobox Automobile


name =Triumph TR2
production =1953–1955
manufacturer=Standard Motor Company
class =Sports car
successor =Triumph TR3
predecessor =Triumph TR1 / 20TS
engine =1991 cc Straight-4
wheelbase = convert|88|in|0|abbr=on
length = convert|151|in|0|abbr=on
width = convert|55|in|0|abbr=on
height = convert|50|in|0|abbr=on
weight = convert|2100|lb|0|abbr=on

The Triumph TR2 was built between 1953 and 1955 by the Standard Motor Company in the United Kingdom, during which time 8,636 [Original Triumph TR, Bill Piggott, ISBN 1-870979-24-9] cars were produced. The DVLA revealed in 2002 that only 517 examples of this car remain on UK roads [www.tr-register.co.uk] .

The car used a twin SU carburetor version of the 1991 cc four cylinder Standard Vanguard engine tuned to increase its output to convert|90|bhp|abbr=on.

The body was mounted on a substantial separate chassis with coil-sprung independent suspension at the front and a leaf spring live axle at the rear. Either wire or disc wheels could be supplied. The standard transmission was a four speed manual unit but overdrive was available on top gear as an option. Lockheed drum brakes were fitted all round.

Performance data

A car with overdrive tested by The Motor magazine in 1954 had a top speed of convert|107.3|mph|km/h|abbr=on and could accelerate from 0-convert|60|mph|km/h|abbr=on in 12.0 seconds. A fuel consumption of convert|34.5|mpgimp|L/100 km mpgus was recorded. The test car cost £900 including taxes. The overdrive option had added £56 to the total.

They also commented that it was the lowest price British car to be able to exceed convert|100|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on. cite journal| authorlink = Unsigned |title = The Triumph Sports 2-seater| journal =The Motor| volume = | pages = | date = April 7 1954]

Owners

*Chris Barrie, most famous for his role as 'Rimmer' in the cult TV series Red Dwarf owns a TR2.
*British virtuoso horn player Dennis Brain was killed at the age of 36 in an accident near Barnet in a TR2.

Notes

References

* [http://www.tr-register.co.uk The TR Register Website]
* [http://www.sportscarwarehouse.com/TR.html TR2 Buyers Guide]