Triumph1957 TR3A Specs

1957 Triumph TR3A Specifications & Performance

1957 - 1962

Tech Specs Summary


2 L Inline 4

106 mph

10.5 seconds

100 BHP

27 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

145 L
kg
940 kg
Front Mid - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
106 mph
0-62 mph
10.5 seconds
0-60 mph
10.2 seconds
Power-to-Weight
106 BHP/Tonne
Power
100 BHP
Torque
118 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
27 mpg
Total Range
326 Miles
CO2 Emissions
235 g/Km

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2 Litre
1,991 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
100 BHP @ 5,000 RPM
101 ps @ 5,000 RPM
Peak Torque
118 lb·ft @ 3,000 RPM
160 N·m @ 3,000 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Mid Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
Standard Vanguard
Compression Ratio
8.5:1
Bore x Stroke
83 x 92 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.9:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
50 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
25 BHP
Unitary Capacity
498 cc
BMEP
10.1 Bar
146.5 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
5/50R15
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Live Axle
Front Brakes
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Sports Roadster
Doors
2
Seats
2
Cargo Space
145 L
Turning Circle
10.7 m
Kerb Weight
940 kg
Length
3,835 mm
Width
1,410 mm
Height
1,270 mm
Wheelbase
2,235 mm
Front Track
1,143 mm
Rear Track
1,156 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
★★★★★
★★★★★
2.9

Performance Rating2.2
Environment Rating2.1
Practicality Rating2

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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