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TR8
1979 Triumph Motorcycles TR8 Triumph TR8
United Kingdom
Gasoline
2WD
Convertible
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
Triumph Motorcycles
Model
TR8
Variant
Triumph TR8
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
3.5 V8
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
135 hp
Power (kW)
99 kW
Top speed
217 km/h
(135 mph)
0–60 mph
7.7 seconds
0–100 km/h
8.1 seconds (estimated)
Displacement
3,528 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,067 mm
(160.1 in)
Width
1,681 mm
(66.2 in)
Height
1,267 mm
(49.9 in)
Wheelbase
2,160 mm
(85.0 in)
Curb weight
1,204 kg
(2,654 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
5-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Weight
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Triumph Motorcycles
51 vehicles
TR8
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
TR8 Triumph TR8
1978–1982
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1979
Powertrain
3.5 V8
Horsepower
135 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 5-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
2WD
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 5-speed
Gasoline
