A History of the Triumph TR2
compiled by Bill Redinger and John R. Davy
Changes by commission number
Comm. No. |
Description |
20SR |
Earls Court Motor Show Car, October 1972 (20TS, or TR1) |
TS-1 |
First production 90hp TR2 |
TS-1201 |
Water filler moved from thermostat housing to radiator |
TS-1301 |
License plate lamp replaced red tail-stop lamp at center rear |
TS-4002 |
Long doors removed in favor of short doors and rocker panels |
TS-4229 |
Chrome front hinges added, inside bonnet release dropped in favor of Dzus fasteners, bonnet louvres |
TS-4500 |
Side windows added to top for better rear vision |
TS-5256 |
Fixed window side curtains / zippers replaced wedge sliding type |
TS-5443 |
10-inch front brakes instead of 9-inch |
TS-6157 |
Scuttle vent added |
TS-8213 |
Distributor altered |
TS-8638 |
Last production TR2, November 1955 |
General Specifications
Dimensions:
Wheelbase |
88" |
Track (front) |
45" |
Track (rear) |
45 1/2" |
Ground clearance (under axle) |
6" |
Turning circle (between curbs) |
32' 0" |
Tire size |
5.50"-15" |
Tire pressures |
|
Front |
22 lbs./sq. in. |
Rear |
24 lbs./sq. in. |
Length |
151" |
Width |
55 1/2" |
Height |
|
Top up |
50" |
Top of screen |
46" |
Top down, screen removed |
40" |
Weight, curb condition (excluding extra equipment), |
2,107 lbs. |
Axle weights |
|
Front |
989 lbs. |
Rear |
896 lbs. |
Shipping weight (dry) |
1,771 lbs |
Capacities:
Fuel tank |
15 gallons |
Engine sump |
13.2 pints |
Gearbox |
1.8 pints |
If fitted with overdrive |
4.2 pints |
Rear axle |
1.8 pints |
Cooling system |
16.8 pints |
With heater |
17.4 pints |
Tappet Clearances: (Engine cold)
Intake valve 0.010".
Exhaust valve 0.012".
Contact breaker point gap 0.015"
Carburetors:
Twin S.U. H4
Jet needles - normal running FV
Front Wheel Geometry:
Camber static laden - 2 o
Castor - 0 o
King pin inclination - 7 o
Track - Toe-in 1/8"
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