TR6 Data Sheet
The Knowledge
The last of the separate chassis TRs, being a TR5 with a re-styled body by Karmann of West Germany. North American types had twin Stromberg carburettors; the rest of the world got Lucas fuel injection. There were several updates. CP Commission Number cars had 150bhp with injection, measured to different standards, and not as big a de-tune as it looked. 91850 cars built 1968 to 1976.
FACTS & FIGURES
Manufactured
TR6 PI manufactured November 1968 to February 1975. TR6 Carb manufactured September 1968 to July 1976.
Production Figures TR6 PI
Produced for the Home Market - 8370
Produced for the Export Market - 5333
Total - 13703
Production Figures TR6 Carb
Produced for the Home Market - n/a
Produced for the Export Market - 78147
Total - 78147
Basic Price TR6 PI
£1333-19s-1d
Basic Price TR6 Carb
$3375
Optional Extras
Wire wheels, hardtop, overdrive, tonneau cover.
Suspension Details
Front: Independent by unequal length double wishbones, coil springs and telescopic dampers. Rack and pinion steering.
Rear:Independent rear suspension (IRS) by semi trailing arm, coil springs and lever arm dampers.
Wheels: Pressed steel disc with 5.5 x 15 tyres.
Quote from Autocar, 17 April 1969:
"It is very much a masculine machine, calling for beefy muscles, bold decisions, and even ruthlessness on occasion. It could be dubbed the last real sports car..."
FURTHER DETAILS
| TR6 PI | TR6 Carb | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CP Series | 150bhp at 5500rpm | CC Series | 104bhp at 4500rpm |
| CR Series | 125bhp at 5000rpm | CF series | 106bhp at 4900rpm |
| Lucas indirect fuel injection | Twin Stromberg 175CD Carbs | ||
| Performance Data | TR6 PI (CP) (Autocar) | TR6 PI (CR) (Triumph) | TR6 Carb (CC) (Road) | TR6 Carb (CF) (Triumph) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 3.0 s | 3.5 s | 4.0 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 6.3 s | 7.0 s | 7.6 s | 8.5 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 8.2 s | 9.5 s | 10.7 s | 11.5 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 20.2 s | 22.5 s | no data | 26.0 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 29.0 s | no data | 39.0 s | no data |
| Standing ¼ mile | 16.3 s | 17.0 s | 18.5 s | 18.1 s |
| Overall Fuel Consumption | 19.8 mpg | 22 mpg | 24.6 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Mean Max. Speed | 119 mph | 116 mph | 111 mph | 111 mph |
Factory Colours
As compiled by Derek Graham, TR6 Registrar, May 2004, updated August 2009. Please click on the thumbnails to see an enlarged picture of the TR6.
RED
Carmine Red
Damson Red
Magenta
Pimento Red
Signal Red
BLUE
Delft Blue
French Blue
Mallard Blue
Royal Blue
Sapphire Blue
Tahiti Blue
GREEN
British Racing Green
Conifer Green
Emerald Green
Java Green
Laurel Green
YELLOW
Inca Yellow
Jasmine Yellow
Mimosa Yelow
Saffron Yellow
Topaz Yellow
BROWN
Maple Brown
Russet Brown
Sienna Brown
WHITE
New English White
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