1969 Triumph TR6

This automobile has a 2 door convertible/cabriolet body style designed by Karmann with a front positioned engine powering the rear wheels. It's powered courtesy of 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 develops 104 bhp (105 PS/78 kW) of power at 4500 rpm, and maximum torque of 193 N·m (142 lb·ft/19.7 kgm) at 3000 rpm. The power is transferred to the wheels via a 4 speed manual with overdrive transmission. Its claimed weight at the kerb is 1084 kg.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
3937 mm
Weight
1084 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.5 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
105 PS / 104 bhp / 78 kW @ 4500 rpm
Torque
193 Nm / 142 ft.lb / 19.7 kgm @ 3000 rpm

1969 Triumph TR6 specifications

1969 Triumph TR6 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer	Karmann
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2235 mm	88 inches
Track/tread (front)	1276 mm	50.2 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1264 mm	49.8 inches
Length	3937 mm	155 inches
Width	1473 mm	58 inches
Height	1270 mm	50 inches
Ground clearance	152 mm	6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.76
Kerb weight	1084 kg	2390 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	51 litres	11.2 [13.5] 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	105 PS (104 bhp) (78 kW) at 4500 rpm
maximum torque	193 Nm (142 ft·lb) (19.7 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output	31 kW/litre 42.2 ps/litre 41.6 bhp/litre 0.68 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	77.26 Nm/litre 0.93 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	8.5:1
Fuel system	2 Stromberg 175 CDSE carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	970.9 kPa (140.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	4
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	416.33 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter
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 97.27 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 PS/kg 71.54 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 kW/kg 95.94 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 13.98 kg/kW 23.35 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	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	3.750
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front	5½J x 15
Wheel size rear	5½J x 15
Tyres front	185 SR 15
Tyres rear	185 SR 15
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr
Front brake diameter	276 mm
Rear brake diameter	229 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.82
Final drive ratio	3.70
general
Carfolio.com ID	365134
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	20.8
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1969 Triumph TR6 added 2014-04-23. Last modified 2020-02-02.