1961 Triumph TR4 specifications

1961 Triumph TR4 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2238 mm 88.1 inches
Track/tread (front) 1245 mm 49 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1219 mm 48 inches
Length 3962 mm 156 inches
Width 1461 mm 57.5 inches
Height 1270 mm 50 inches
Ground clearance 152 mm 6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.77
Kerb weight 966 kg 2130 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 53.4 litres 11.7 [14.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Triumph
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2.1 litre
2138 cc
(130.469 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 86 × 92 mm
3.39 × 3.62 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.93
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
101 PS (100 bhp) (75 kW)
at 4600 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
172 Nm (127 ft·lb) (17.5 kgm)
at 3350 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
34.9 kW/litre
47.4 ps/litre
46.8 bhp/litre
0.77 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
80.45 Nm/litre
0.97 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1011 kPa (146.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 534.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 17.8 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 165 km/h (103 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
104.96 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
77.19 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
103.52 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.95 kg/kW
21.64 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 2.500
Turning circle 10.40 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 Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 2142 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.70
general
Carfolio.com ID55737
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 18.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1961 Triumph TR4 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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