In September 1956 the TR3 became the world’s first production car to be equipped with front disc brakes as standard.ĭuring production of the TR3 Standard-Triumph had a very active competition department and TR “Works” teams featured strongly at all the major international Rally events. Alterations were made to the front radiator area with a cellular “eggbox” type grille being fitted to the front of the opening.Īn occasional rear bench seat was offered with knock-on wire wheels, overdrive (on 2 nd, yct and 4 th gears) and a hardtop continuing to be optional. The TR3 replaced Triumph’s 1953 TR2 in October 1955.īasic specifications remained the same as the TR2 with minor modifications being made to the 2 litre, 4 cylinder “wet sleeve” engine to increase output to 100bhp. The TR2 was replaced by the TR3 in October 1955 With only minor product changes a total of 8,636 cars were manufactured. The first 55 cars produced were fitted with aluminium bonnets and spare wheel covers and in October 1954 the doors were shortened to above the body sills to allow easier curbside access. The TR2 was powered by a 2 litre, 4 cylinder “Vanguard” (or Massey Ferguson Tractor!) engine fitted with twin SU carburettors producing 90 bhp, coupled to a modified Vanguard 4 speed gearbox.
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