Triumph1955 TR3 Specs

1955 Triumph TR3 Specs & Performance

1955, 1956, 1957

Tech Specs Summary


2 L Inline 4

105 mph

10.8 seconds

95 hp

23.3 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

5.1 ft3
lb
1,993 lbs
Front Mid - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
105 mph
0-62 mph
10.8 seconds
0-60 mph
10.5 seconds
Power-to-Weight
20.99 lb/hp
Power
95 hp
Torque
117 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
23.3 mpg
Total Range
338 Miles
Tailpipe CO2
373 g/Mile

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
2 Liter
121.5 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
95 hp @ 5,000 RPM
96 ps @ 5,000 RPM
Peak Torque
117 lb·ft @ 3,000 RPM
159 N·m @ 3,000 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Mid Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
Standard Vanguard
Compression Ratio
8.5:1
Bore x Stroke
3.268 x 3.622 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.9:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
0.79 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
24 hp
Cylinder Volume
30.4 in3
BMEP
145.6 PSI
10 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
4 Speeds
Front Tyre Size
550 x 15
Rear Tyre Size
50 x 15
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Live Axle
Front Brakes
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Sports Roadster
Door Count
2
Seat Count
2
Luggage Space
5.1 ft3
Turning Radius
35.1 ft
Curb Weight
1,993 lbs
Length
151 in
Width
55.5 in
Height
50 in
Wheelbase
88 in
Front Track
45 in
Rear Track
45.5 in
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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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