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THE FACTS
Triumph TR6
TR6 US TR6 UK TR6 US TR6 US TR6 UK 1969-1971 1969-1973 1972-1973 1974-1976 1974-1975
ENGINE
Displacement 2498 cc 2498 cc 2498 cc 2498 cc 2498 cc
Bore x Stroke 74.7 mm x 95 mm 74.7 mm x 95 mm 74.7 mm x 95.0 mm 74.7 mm x 95.0 mm 74.7 mm x 95.0 mm
Horsepower @ RPM 104 @ 4500 150 @ 5500 106 @ 4900 106 @ 4900 125 @ 5000
Torque @ RPM 142 lb ft/193 N-m @ 3000 157 lb ft/213 N-m @ 3000 133 lb ft/180 N-m @ 3000 128 lb ft/174 N-m @ 3000 144 lb ft/195 N-m @ 3500
Compression Ratio 8.5:1 8.5:1 7.75:1 7.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Delivery Twin Carburetors Lucas fuel injection Twin Carburetors Twin Carburetors Lucas fuel injection
TRANSMISSION
Manual 4-Speed with optional OD 4-Speed with optional OD 4-Speed with optional OD 4-Speed with optional OD 4-Speed with standard OD
Final Drive 3.7:1 3.7:1 3.7:1 3.7:1 3.7:1
BODY
Construction Body-on-frame Body-on-frame Body-on-frame Body-on-frame Body-on-frame
Overall Length 3937 mm/155.0 in 3937 mm/155.0 in 3937 mm/155.0 in 4117 mm/162.1 in 4117 mm/162.1 in
Overall Width 1470 mm/58.0 in 1470 mm/58.0 in 1470 mm/58.0 in 1470 mm/58.0 in 1470 mm/58.0 in
Overall Height 1270 mm/50.0 in 1270 mm/50.0 in 1270 mm/50.0 in 1270 mm/50.0 in 1270 mm/50.0 in
Wheelbase 2240 mm/88.0 in 2240 mm/88.0 in 2240 mm/88.0 in 2240 mm/88.0 in 2240 mm/88.0 in
Front Track 1276 mm/49.25 in 1276 mm/49.3 in 1276 mm/49.3 in 1276 mm/49.3 in 1276 mm/49.3 in
Rear Track 1264 mm/48.75 mm 1264 mm/48.8 in 1264 mm/48.8 in 1264 mm/48.8 in 1264 mm/48.8 in
Fuel Tank 51 liters/13.5 gallons 51 liters/13.5 gallons 51 liters/11.4 gallons 51 liters/11.4 gallons 40.7 liters/10.75 gallons (1973) (1972 on)
Trunk Capacity 158.5 liters/5.6 cu ft 158.5 liters/5.6 cu ft 158.5 liters/5.6 cu ft 158.5 liters/5.6 cu ft 158.5 liters/5.6 cu ft
CHASSIS
Front Suspension Independent, with double wishbones, coil springs and telescopic shocks,
anti-roll bar
Independent, with double wishbones, coil springs and telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Independent, with double wishbones, coil springs and telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Independent, with double wishbones, coil springs and telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Independent, with double wishbones, coil springs and telescopic shocks, anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension Independent, with semi- trailing arms, coil springs
Independent, with semi- trailing arms, coil springs and lever shocks
Independent, with semi- trailing arms, coil springs and lever shocks
Independent, with semi- trailing arms, coil springs and lever shocks
Independent, with semi- trailing arms, coil springs and lever shocks
and lever shocks
Front Brakes Disc, power assist Disc, power assist Disc, power assist Disc, power assist Disc, power assist
Rear Brakes Drum, power assist Drum, power assist Drum, power assist Drum, power assist Drum, power assist
TEST DATA
0-60 MPH 10.7 seconds 9.0 seconds 11.6 seconds 11.9 seconds 9.5 seconds
Top Speed 109 MPH 125 MPH w/OD 106 MPH 106 MPH 115 MPH
Fuel Consumption 20.7 MPG 19 MPG 18 MPG 18 MPG 22 MPG
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WAYNE’S TAKE
Triumph TR6: A substantial update to the much-loved TR4 with handsome, modern lines and a major performance upgrade in non-US fuel injected models. Robust cars that are prone to rust, especially with the
rear suspension attachment points. Easy to maintain, but rising
prices increase the need for a thorough PPI.
ÅRising prices make a thorough inspection mandatory
AEasy maintenance and repair, good parts supply ANXIETY INDEX: MEDIUM
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