These are standard specifications for the 1981 Triumph TR8, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual , 3 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
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 | |
5 Manual , 3 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Triumph Production for 1981 : | 9,768 |
| 1981 Triumph TR8 | |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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
| Price : | $11,900 |
| Weight : | 2675 lbs | 1213.36 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Data updated January 2023
1981 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $11,660 |
| Avg. Home : | $96,240 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.25 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1981 Triumph TR8?
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.