These are standard specifications for the 1968 Triumph TR250, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , 4 Manual with Overdrive
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel body on steel frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1968 - 1969 |
| Price : | $3,200 |
| Weight : | 2165 lbs | 982.027 kg |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 107 mph | 172.163 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2498 cc | 152.4 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
| Power : | 104 BHP (76.544 KW) @ 4500 RPM |
| Torque : | 143 Ft-Lbs (194 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 2.9 in | 75 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Zenith 2-Stromberg carburetors | |
4 Manual , 4 Manual with Overdrive
Production Figures
| Total Triumph Production for 1968 : | 18,600 |
| TR5 Production (1968-1969) : | 2,947 |
| Total 1968 TR250 production : | 8,484 |
| 1968 Triumph TR250 | |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 153.6 in | 3901 mm. |
| Width : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Height : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 88.0 in | 2235 mm. |
| Front Track : | 49.3 in | 1251 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 48.8 in | 1238 mm. |
Convertible Coupe
| Price : | $3,200 |
| Weight : | 2165 lbs | 982.027 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 153.6 in | 3901 mm. |
| Width : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Height : | 50.0 in | 1270 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 88.0 in | 2235 mm. |
| Front Track : | 49.3 in | 1251 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 48.8 in | 1238 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Unequal-length A-arms with coil springs Rear : Independent with semi-trailing arms and coil springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 185HR15 |
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JAGUAR CARS |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 70V006000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY OF IMPROPER ADHESION OF MAGNET TO GAS TANK FILLER CAP DUE TOCLEANING IMPERFECTIONS OF FILLER CAP AFTER MACHINING.IF THIS CONDITIONEXISTS, GASOLINE COULD SPILL WHEN STARTING OR STOPPING VEHICLE.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING CAP WHEN NECESSARY.) |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JAGUAR CARS |
| Mfr Report Date | 19680101 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 71V196000 |
| Notes | UNDER TESTING, SEAT BELTS SUPPLIED BY U.S.SAFETY WEAVE COM PANY FAILED TOMEET LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLESAFETY STANDARD NO.209.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACI NG WHERE NECESSARY.) |
Data updated January 2023
1968 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,822 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $7,850 |
| Avg. Home : | $14,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.34 |
1968 Triumph TR250 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1968 Triumph TR250?
Q: How fast is the 1968 Triumph TR250? A: The 1968 Triumph TR250 has a top speed of 107 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Triumph TR250? A: The 1968 Triumph TR250 has a wheelbase size of 88.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1968 Triumph TR250? A: The 1968 Triumph TR250 has a length of 153.60 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1968 Triumph TR250? A: The 1968 Triumph TR250 has a width of 58.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1968 Triumph TR250 cost when new?A: The 1968 Triumph TR250 had a base price of approximately $3,200 (USD).Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1968 Triumph TR250? A: The 1968 Triumph TR250 was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Hardtop Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1968 Triumph TR250 have? A: The 1968 Triumph TR250 had 185HR15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Triumph produce in 1968? A: Triumph produced 18,600 automobiles in 1968.Q: How many TR5 were produced? A: Triumph produced 2,947 examples of the TR5 from 1968 to 1969.Q: How many 1968 TR250s were produced? A: Triumph produced 8,484 examples of the TR250 in 1968.Q: What engine did the 1968 Triumph TR250 have? A: The engine powering the 1968 Triumph TR250 was a Inline 6 (2498 cc | 152.4 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 104 BHP (76.544 KW) @ 4500 RPM and 143 Ft-Lbs (194 NM) @ 3000 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1968 Triumph TR250 have? A: The 1968 Triumph TR250 had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 4 speed Manual with Overdrive.
