1953 Triumph TR2 specifications

1953 Triumph TR2 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2235 mm 88 inches
Track/tread (front) 1143 mm 45 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1156 mm 45.5 inches
Length 3835 mm 151 inches
Width 1410 mm 55.5 inches
Height 1270 mm 50 inches
Ground clearance 152 mm 6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight 955 kg 2105 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 56.8 litres 12.5 [15] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Triumph
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1991 cc
(121.498 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 83 × 92 mm
3.27 × 3.62 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.9
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 91 PS (90 bhp) (67 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque 158 Nm (117 ft·lb) (16.1 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output 33.7 kW/litre
45.8 ps/litre
45.2 bhp/litre
0.74 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 79.36 Nm/litre
0.96 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 997.2 kPa (144.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 3
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 497.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 18.6 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 173 km/h (107 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
95.55 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
70.28 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
94.24 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.23 kg/kW
23.77 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
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 9.80 m
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 5.50-15
Tyres rear 5.50-15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter 254 mm
Rear brake diameter 229 mm
Braked area 955 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.70
general
Carfolio.com ID55429
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 17.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1953 Triumph TR2 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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