1972 Trident Tycoon

The Trident Tycoon is a coupé with 2 doors and a front mounted engine which transmits the power through the rear wheels. The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 2.5 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 6 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 152 bhp (154 PS/113 kW) of power at 5500 rpm, and maximum torque of 214 N·m (158 lb·ft/21.8 kgm) at 3000 rpm. A 3 speed automatic gearbox transfers the power to the wheels. The Trident Tycoon weighs a claimed 1130 kg at the kerb.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2+2 seats
Length
4191 mm
Weight
1130 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.5 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
154 PS / 152 bhp / 113 kW @ 5500 rpm
Torque
214 Nm / 158 ft.lb / 21.8 kgm @ 3000 rpm

1972 Trident Tycoon specifications

1972 Trident Tycoon data
bodywork
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Body type	2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2362 mm	93 inches
Track/tread (front)	1302 mm	51.3 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1302 mm	51.3 inches
Length	4191 mm	165 inches
Width	1727 mm	68 inches
Height	1262 mm	49.7 inches
Ground clearance	146 mm	5.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.77
Kerb weight	1130 kg	2491 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	68.2 litres	15 [18] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Triumph
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 6
Capacity	2.5 litre 2498 cc (152.437 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	74.7 × 95 mm 2.94 × 3.74 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.79
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output	154 PS (152 bhp) (113 kW) at 5500 rpm
maximum torque	214 Nm (158 ft·lb) (21.8 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output	45.4 kW/litre 61.7 ps/litre 60.8 bhp/litre 1 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	85.67 Nm/litre 1.04 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	9.5:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1076.5 kPa (156.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	4
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	416.33 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 136.38 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.14 PS/kg 100.31 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 kW/kg 134.51 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.13 bhp/kg 0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 9.97 kg/kW 16.65 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.CS.
Rear suspension	I.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.45
general
Carfolio.com ID	55055
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	20.8
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1972 Trident Tycoon added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.