1979 Triumph TR8

The TR8 is a rear wheel drive Harris Mann designed coupé motor car with a front mounted engine, produced by Triumph. It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine of 3.5 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 8 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 155 bhp (157 PS/116 kW) of power. A 5 speed manual gearbox transmits the power to the driven wheels. It is said to be able to attain a top speed of 217 km/h which is 135 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
4067 mm
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
3.5 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
157 PS / 155 bhp / 116 kW
Torque
Unknown
Acceleration
0-60 mph 7.7 s
Top speed
217 km/h / 135 mph

1979 Triumph TR8 specifications

1979 Triumph TR8 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer	Harris Mann
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2160 mm	85 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	4067 mm	160.1 inches
Width	1681 mm	66.2 inches
Height	1267 mm	49.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.88
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Rover/Buick
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8
Capacity	3.5 litre 3532 cc (215.536 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	88.9 × 71.12 mm 3.5 × 2.8 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.25
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	157 PS (155 bhp) (116 kW)
maximum torque
Specific output	32.7 kW/litre 44.5 ps/litre 43.9 bhp/litre 0.72 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	5
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	441.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph	7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	217 km/h (135 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
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.MS.LW.ARB.
Rear suspension	LA.TA.STA.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	16863
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	39.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1979 Triumph TR8 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.