1981 Triumph TR8 Specifications

Specifications

1979 1980 1981

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	1978 - 1981
Price :	$11,150-$11,900
Weight :	2650 lbs \| 1202.02 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8 \| Rover engine
Displacement :	3528 cc \| 215.3 cu in. \| 3.5 L.
Power :	137 HP (100.832 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque :	174 Ft-Lbs (236 NM) @ 3000 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Stroke :	2.8 in \| 71 mm.
Compression :	8.1:1
Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection

Transmission:
5 Manual , 3 Automatic

Production Figures

Total Triumph Production for 1981 :	9,768
1981 Triumph TR8

Dimension(s)

Coupe

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Exterior
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	165.4 in \| 4201 mm.
Width :	66.2 in \| 1682 mm.
Height :	49.5 in \| 1257 mm.
Wheelbase :	85.0 in \| 2159 mm.
Front Track :	55.5 in \| 1410 mm.
Rear Track :	55.3 in \| 1405 mm.

Convertible Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$11,900
Weight :	2675 lbs \| 1213.36 kg
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	165.4 in \| 4201 mm.
Width :	66.2 in \| 1682 mm.
Height :	49.5 in \| 1257 mm.
Wheelbase :	85.0 in \| 2159 mm.
Front Track :	55.5 in \| 1410 mm.
Rear Track :	55.3 in \| 1405 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : MacPherson struts with coil springs and anti-roll bar Rear : Rigid axle with lower trailing arms, angled upper arms, coil springs and anti-roll bar

Steering
Rack and Pinion

Recall

Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Manufacturer	JAGUAR CARS
NHTSA Campaign ID	85V059000
Summary	WIDESPREAD LACK OF UNDERSTANDING ABOUT THE OPERATION OF WEBBING SENSITIVE AND DUAL SENSITIVE SEAT BELTS HAS LEAD TO NON-USE OF BELTS BY A NUMBER OF OWNERS. SOME BELTS RETRACTORS MAY JAM, BIND OR LOCK. THIS MAY DISCOURAGE THE USE OF THE SAFETY BELTS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: NON-USE OF SEAT BELTS SUBJECTS OCCUPANTS TO RISK OF INJURY IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN BRAKING.
Remedy	INSTRUCTINS ON PROPER BELT USAGE AND SIMPLE CHECKS WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS AND WILL REPLACE ANY MALFUNCTIONING RETRACTOR.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:TWO DOOR ROADSTERS AND COUPES PASSENGER CARS.SYSTEM: SEAT BELTS.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1981 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$11,660
Avg. Home :	$96,240
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.25
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1981 Triumph TR8? A: The 1981 Triumph TR8 has a wheelbase size of 85.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1981 Triumph TR8? A: The 1981 Triumph TR8 has a length of 165.40 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1981 Triumph TR8? A: The 1981 Triumph TR8 has a width of 66.20 inches.

Q: How much did the 1981 Triumph TR8 cost when new?A: The 1981 Triumph TR8 cost approximately $11,150 to $11,900 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1981 Triumph TR8? A: The 1981 Triumph TR8 was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Coupe.

Q: How many vehicles did Triumph produce in 1981? A: Triumph produced 9,768 automobiles in 1981.

Q: What engine did the 1981 Triumph TR8 have? A: The engine powering the 1981 Triumph TR8 was a V 8 (3528 cc | 215.3 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 137 HP (100.832 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 174 Ft-Lbs (236 NM) @ 3000 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 1981 Triumph TR8 have? A: The 1981 Triumph TR8 had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.