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| Manufacturer | Standard Motor Company |
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| Production | 1953–1955 |
| Predecessor | Triumph TR1 / 20TS |
| Successor | Triumph TR3 |
| Class | Sports car |
| Engine | 1991 cc Straight-4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual[1] |
| Wheelbase | 88 in (2,235 mm)[2] |
| Length | 151 in (3,835 mm)[2] |
| Width | 55 in (1,397 mm)[2] |
| Height | 50 in (1,270 mm)[2] |
| Curb weight | 2,100 lb (953 kg) |
The Triumph TR2 is a sports car which was produced by the Standard Motor Company in the United Kingdom between 1953 and 1955, during which time 8,636 [3] cars were produced.
The car used a twin SU carburetor version of the 121 cid (1991 cc) four-cylinder Standard Vanguard engine tuned to increase its output to 90 bhp (67 kW).[2][4] 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 standard transmission was a four-speed manual unit but overdrive was available on top gear as an option. Lockheed drum brakes were fitted all round.
As of Q1 2011 there were approximately 377 licensed and 52 SORN TR2's registered with the DVLA.[5][6]
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The TR2 was designed to challenge MG in the sports car export market to North America.[citation needed] It was also built because Sir John Black, the boss of the Standard Motor Company, made a bid for the Morgan Motor Company and failed. So he would have to build his own sports car that could compete with MG. Triumph already made the Triumph Roadster, but it was out dated and under-powered. Sir John Black wanted an affordable sports car, so he initiated a prototype to be built. The chassis was a shortened version of the Standard Eight's; the engine was the Standard Vanguard 2-litre; and a two-seater body was created around this. It was named the 20TS. When it was revealed at the 1952 London Motor Show, the look of the car wasn't liked. But the project was given the go-ahead by Black anyway. A year later the TR2 was revealed. It had better looks; a simple ladder-type chassis; a longer body; and a bigger boot. It was loved by American buyers, and became the best earner for Triumph. In 1955 the TR3 came out with more power; a re-designed grille; and a GT package which gave one a factory hard-top.[4]
A car with overdrive tested by The Motor magazine in 1954 had a top speed of 107.3 mph (172.7 km/h) and could accelerate from 0–60 mph (97 km/h) in 12.0 seconds. A fuel consumption of 34.5 miles per imperial gallon (8.19 L/100 km; 28.7 mpg-US) was recorded. The test car cost £900 including taxes. The overdrive option had added £56 to the total.
They also commented that it was the lowest price British car able to exceed 100 mph (160 km/h).[2]
| Speed | Time | Time (overdrive version)[2] |
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| 0–30 mph (48 km/h) | 3.6 s | 4.0 s |
| 0–50 mph (80 km/h) | 8.2 s | 8.2 s |
| 0–60 mph (97 km/h) | 11.9 s | 12.0 s |
| 0–90 mph (140 km/h) | 31.5 s | 30.4 s |
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