These are standard specifications for the 1968 Triumph GT6, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
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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 : | $2,890 |
| Weight : | 1950 lbs | 884.505 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 12.2 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 105 mph | 168.945 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1998 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 95 BHP (69.92 KW) @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque : | 117 Ft-Lbs (159 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 2.9 in | 75 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Ignition system : | 2 Stromberg carbs |
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Production Figures
| Total Triumph Production for 1968 : | 18,600 |
| GT6 MKII Production (1968-1969) : | 15,818 |
| 1968 Triumph GT6 | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | SEATS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JAGUAR CARS |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 68V082000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY THAT UNDER EXTREME FORWARD OR BACKWARD FORCE ON SEAT, PAWL CAN SLIP OUT OF APERTURE IN SEAT RUNNER ON SLIDE AND ALTER SEAT ADJUSTMENT.(CORRECT BY FILING SLIGHTLY MORE ANGULARITY ON FACE OF PAWL WHERE IT CONTACTS SLIDE.) |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JAGUAR CARS |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 68V105000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY OF FATIGUE FAILURE OF BODY PANEL IN AREA WHERE REAR SUSPENSION RADUIS ARM BRACKET IS ATTACHED.(CORRECT BY INSTALLING FOUR HIGH TENSILE BOLTS INTO FLOOR PAN TO REIN- FORCE BRACKET.) |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JAGUAR CARS |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 71V072000 |
| Notes | TRIUMPH SERVICE BULLETIN NO 71-C-8.POSSIBILITY THAT LAP-TYPESEATBELTINSTEAD OF SHOULDER-TYPE SEATBELT WAS INSTALLED IN V EHICLE.(CORRECT BYREPLACING WITH PROPER BELT.) |
| 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 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1968 Triumph GT6?
Q: How fast is the 1968 Triumph GT6? A: The 1968 Triumph GT6 has a top speed of 105 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1968 Triumph GT6? A: The 1968 Triumph GT6 has a wheelbase size of 83.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1968 Triumph GT6? A: The 1968 Triumph GT6 has a length of 145.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1968 Triumph GT6 cost when new?A: The 1968 Triumph GT6 had a base price of approximately $2,890 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1968 Triumph GT6? A: The 1968 Triumph GT6 was a Fastback Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Triumph produce in 1968? A: Triumph produced 18,600 automobiles in 1968.Q: How many GT6 MKII were produced? A: Triumph produced 15,818 examples of the GT6 MKII from 1968 to 1969.Q: What engine did the 1968 Triumph GT6 have? A: The engine powering the 1968 Triumph GT6 was a Inline 6 (1998 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 95 BHP (69.92 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 117 Ft-Lbs (159 NM) @ 3000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1968 Triumph GT6 have? A: The 1968 Triumph GT6 had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.