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The Triumph TR3 was produced from 1955 through 1957 with a total of 13,377 examples being produced. under the hodd was a four-cylinder 1991 cc engine.
In 1957 the Triumph TR3A was introduced as a replacement for its predecessor, the TR3. The 3A featured improved design and mechanics, resulting in a top speed of 105 mph. The TR3A was a reliable vehicle; this was proven in 1960 during the grueling Le Mans 24 Hour race where three cars were entered and finished, placing ninth, eleventh and fifteenth.
The vehicle featured a four-cylinder, 95 horsepower engine. With an overall weight of the vehicle tipping the scale at 2200 pounds, meaning horsepower to weight ratio was excellent. Throughout its life span, larger brakes and a engine modifications were introduced.
The TR series has been a familiar scene in racing competition and club events ever since their inception. Modifications such as Weber carburetors and improved transmissions are a favorite for many competitors and SCCA contenders.
During its production run, lasting from 1957 through 1961, around 58,000 examples were created.
In 1957 the Triumph TR3A was introduced as a replacement for its predecessor, the TR3. The 3A featured improved design and mechanics, resulting in a top speed of 105 mph. The TR3A was a reliable vehicle; this was proven in 1960 during the grueling Le Mans 24 Hour race where three cars were entered and finished, placing ninth, eleventh and fifteenth.
The vehicle featured a four-cylinder, 95 horsepower engine. With an overall weight of the vehicle tipping the scale at 2200 pounds, meaning horsepower to weight ratio was excellent. Throughout its life span, larger brakes and a engine modifications were introduced.
The TR series has been a familiar scene in racing competition and club events ever since their inception. Modifications such as Weber carburetors and improved transmissions are a favorite for many competitors and SCCA contenders.
During its production run, lasting from 1957 through 1961, around 58,000 examples were created.
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1957 Triumph TR3 |
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| Year | 1957 |
| Make | Triumph |
| Model | TR3 |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis | Steel body on steel frame |
| Production Years for Series | 1955 - 1957 |
| Price | $2,630.00 |
| Weight | 2100 lbs | 952.6 kg |
| MPG City | 26 |
| MPG Highway | 35 |
| Performance | |
| 0-60 mph | 12.5 seconds. |
| 1/4 Mile | 18.95 seconds. |
| Top Speed | 102 mph | 164.1 km/h Similar top speeds |
| Engine | |
| Engine Configuration | I |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Solid valve lifters | |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Displacement | 1991.00 cc | 121.5 cu in. | 2 L. |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Horsepower | 95.00 BHP (69.9 KW) @ 4800.00 RPM |
| Torque | 117.00 Ft-Lbs (158.7 NM) @ 3000.00 RPM |
| HP to Weight Ratio | 22.1 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio) |
| HP / Liter | 47.5 BHP / Liter |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings | 3 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Petrol |
| Fuel Feed | Carburetor |
| 2 SU carburetors | |
| Block | Cast-iron |
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| Standard Transmission | |
| Gears | 4 |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Final Drive | 3.7:1 |
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not even a thousand kilos and 90 hp only goes 104???
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