Triumph TR8
The Triumph TR8 is a sports car built by the British Triumph Motor Company from 1978 until 1981. It is an eight-cylinder version of the "wedge-shaped" Triumph TR7 which was designed by Harris Mann and manufactured by British Leyland (BL), through its Jaguar/Rover/Triumph (JRT) division. Because of its outstanding performance, the TR8 was often dubbed the "English Corvette". The majority of TR8s were sold in the United States and Canada.
| Triumph TR8 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Triumph Motor Company |
| Production | 1978–1981 |
| Assembly |
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| Designer | Harris Mann |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | 2-door convertible coupe |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | Triumph TR7 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3,528 cc (3.5 L) V8 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,160 mm (85.0 in) |
| Length | 4,067 mm (160.1 in) |
| Width | 1,681 mm (66.2 in) |
| Height | 1,267 mm (49.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,203.9 kg (2,654 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Triumph TR7 |
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