Triumph TR4

Triumph TR4

Triumph met the fresh challenges of the 1960`s with the TR4
Triumph met the fresh challenges of the 1960`s with the tr4
With a new impressive michelotti body which survived until the 1976 through to the tr6
In 1959 triumph had launched its herald saloon and much of its success was credited to the styling, Which was the work of the Italian giovannin michelotti With the launch at the 1961 london motor show. The mechanicals were essentially the same as those of its predeccessors With a all synchromesh gearbox was employed.
The engine was a 2138cc
The car 12inchs longer and wider
Top speed 102mph
They sold 40,000 before the tr4a arrived.
The tr4a arrived for the 1965 season.
Although outwardly similar, mechanically there was a radical change with the suspension and front steering arms. The engine was boosted by changing the profile of the camshaft to increase top speed to 110mph. but at the expense of the petrol consumption. With a new impressive michelotti body which survived until the 1976 through to the tr6.

chassis	Box section	Brakes	Drum
Acceleration	0-60mph (0-96km/h):11.9 seconds	Drive	Rear
Engine Location	Front line	Valve operation	pushrod
Configuration	Four -cylinder	Horsepower	90hp @ 4800rpm
Capacity	1991cc	Transmission	Manual four speed
Bore and stroke	83 x 92mm	Top speed	103mph