Triumph TR2 1953-55 wire wheel option
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Triumph TR2 1953-55 specifications
Engine
4 Cylinder in line
Bore: 83mm
Stroke: 92mm
Displacement: 1,991cc
Piston area: 2.98
Valves: overhead
Compression ratio: 8.5 to1
Carburettors: twin SU
Power output: 90bhp at 4,800rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 107.3mph
Acceleration: 0-60 mph 12.2secs
Overall fuel consumption: app. 30mpg

Construction
Steel body on pressed steel chassis

Transmission
Clutch: Borg & Beck
Gearbox: 4-speed
Ratios: Top 3.7, 3rd 4.9, 2nd 7.4,
1st 12.5, reverse 15.8 to 1
Propellar Shaft: Hardy Spicer open
Final drive: hypoid bevel

Brakes
Hydraulic, drums front & rear

Steering
worm & peg

Suspension
Front: Independent coil,
telescopic shock absorbers
Rear: semi-elliptic, leaf spring,
piston type shock absorbers

Wheels
Bolt on steel disc or optional wire wheels
with 15in x 155 Goodyear radial tyres

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 7ft 4in
Track - front: 3ft 9in
Track - rear: 3ft 91/2in
Overall length: 12ft 7in
Overall width: 4ft 71/2in
Overall height(with hood up): 4ft 2in
Ground clearance: 6in
Turning circle: Left 34ft
Unladen weight: 2,100 lbs

Production
TR2 1953-55: 8,636
TR3 1955-57: 13,378
TR3A 1958-62: 58,236
TR3B (1963 for USA only): 3,331