1979 Triumph TR7 Specifications

Specifications

1975 1976 1978 1979 1980

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel body on steel frame
Production Years for Series :	1975 - 1981
Price :	$5,150
Weight :	2200 lbs \| 997.903 kg

Performance

0-60 mph :	11.5 seconds.
1/4 Mile :	18.5 seconds.
Top Speed :	109 mph \| 175.381 km/h

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1983 cc \| 121.0 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	88 BHP (64.768 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque :	101 Ft-Lbs (137 NM) @ 3250 RPM

Transmission:
5 Manual , 3 Automatic Borg-Warner

Production Figures

Total Triumph Production for 1979 :	12,733
TR7 Production (1975-1981) :	112,368
1979 Triumph TR7

Handling

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

1979 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$17,500
Avg. Home :	$58,100
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.86

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Q: How fast is the 1979 Triumph TR7? A: The 1979 Triumph TR7 has a top speed of 109 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Triumph TR7? A: The 1979 Triumph TR7 has a wheelbase size of 85.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1979 Triumph TR7? A: The 1979 Triumph TR7 has a length of 165.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1979 Triumph TR7? A: The 1979 Triumph TR7 has a width of 66.20 inches.

Q: How much did the 1979 Triumph TR7 cost when new?A: The 1979 Triumph TR7 had a base price of approximately $5,150 (USD).

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1979 Triumph TR7? A: The 1979 Triumph TR7 was offered as a Coupe, Roadster.

Q: How many vehicles did Triumph produce in 1979? A: Triumph produced 12,733 automobiles in 1979.

Q: How many TR7 were produced? A: Triumph produced 112,368 examples of the TR7 from 1975 to 1981.

Q: What engine did the 1979 Triumph TR7 have? A: The engine powering the 1979 Triumph TR7 was a Inline 4 (1983 cc | 121.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 88 BHP (64.768 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 101 Ft-Lbs (137 NM) @ 3250 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 1979 Triumph TR7 have? A: The 1979 Triumph TR7 had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic Borg-Warner.