1966 Triumph GT6 Mk I specifications

1966 Triumph GT6 Mk I data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2108 mm 83 inches
Track/tread (front) 1245 mm 49 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1245 mm 49 inches
Length 3632 mm 143 inches
Width 1448 mm 57 inches
Height 1194 mm 47 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight 864 kg 1905 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 44.3 litres 9.7 [11.7] 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 litre
1998 cc
(121.925 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 74.7 × 76 mm
2.94 × 2.99 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.98
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
96 PS (95 bhp) (71 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
159 Nm (117 ft·lb) (16.2 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
35.5 kW/litre
48.2 ps/litre
47.5 bhp/litre
0.78 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
79.58 Nm/litre
0.96 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.5:1
Fuel system 2 St carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1000 kPa (145 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 333 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 18.5 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 171 km/h (106 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
111.48 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
81.99 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
109.95 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.2 kg/kW
20.37 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.
Rear suspension I.SwAx.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID17149
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 20.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1966 Triumph GT6 Mk I added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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