Triumph TR2
The Triumph TR2 is a sports car produced by the Standard Motor Company in the United Kingdom between 1953 and 1955. It was only available in roadster form.
| Triumph TR2 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Standard Motor Company |
| Production | 1953–1955 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1991 cc Straight-4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 88 in (2,235 mm) |
| Length | 151 in (3,835 mm) |
| Width | 55 in (1,397 mm) |
| Height | 50 in (1,270 mm) |
| Kerb weight | 2,100 lb (953 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Triumph TR1 / 20TS |
| Successor | Triumph TR3 |
The car had a 121 cid (1991 cc) four-cylinder Standard wet liner inline-four engine from the Vanguard, fitted with twin H4 type SU Carburettors and tuned to increase its output to 90 bhp (67 kW). The body was mounted on a substantial separate chassis with coil-sprung independent suspension at the front and a leaf spring live axle at the rear. Either wire or disc wheels could be supplied. The transmission was a four-speed manual unit, with optional top gear overdrive. Lockheed drum brakes were fitted all round.
A total of 8,636 TR2s were produced. It was replaced by the TR3 in 1955.
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