What should I look for in a TR6?
What should I look for in a TR6?
Triumph TR6: What to look for
- Body and chassis. Beyond your usual checks for the corrosion and at worst rot that can well be present on a 50-year old car, the TR6 does have some specific areas that demand your attention when looking to buy.
- Engine and gearbox.
- Suspension.
- Values.
How many TR6 are left?
MOST POPULAR TRIUMPH TR6 MODEL
| MODEL | HOW MANY? |
|---|---|
| TR6 | 1,167 (99.7%) |
| TR6 SAINT | 1 (0.1%) |
| TR6 R TROPHY SPORTS | 1 (0.1%) |
How fast is a TR6?
The Triumph TR6 2.5L has a 2498cc 12v St6 N/A engine with a 4 speed/ Manual transmission. The Triumph TR6 2.5L can also reach a top speed of 119 mph or 191.5 kph.
What kind of gearbox does a Triumph TR6 have?
The most commonly discovered anomaly on TR6’s is fitment of the overdrive gearbox from the Triumph ‘Large Car’ 2000/2.5 saloon range. Such fitment does however involve an amount of adaptation on the gearbox, chassis, and clutch.
What kind of lubricant does a Triumph TR6 use?
Carlube EP 80W-90 is a heavy duty, multipurpose gear lubricant produced from a blend of refined base oils and sulfur-phosphorus extreme pressure additives. Most orders ship today! Send this item to your mobile phone or to a friend. Enter the mobile number to have this item’s details sent to a phone via text message.*
What are the serial numbers on a Triumph TR6?
Genuine Triumph TR6 gearboxes were numbered with CD, CC, or CF prefixes; these prefixes and the subsequent serial numbers bore little relationship to the commission (chassis) number of the car.
What to do with a damaged Triumph TR6?
Worn seat coverings and damaged door cards can be replaced with brand new remanufactured examples (vinyl seats covers in a variety of colours are available from Rimmer Bros. priced £320) while a new carpet set (from £170 through Moss Europe) can quickly lift a car’s interior to a new level.
What kind of car is the Triumph TR6?
Offered By: Private Seller The Triumph TR6 is a sports car built by British Triumph Motor Company between 1969 and 1976. The TR6… More 1976 Triumph TR6.
When was the TR6 engine de-rated to 125 bhp?
The UK petrol intected version was de-rated to 125 bhp in 1973 by by camshaft alterations and revised fuel injection metering. These changes made the TR6 smoother and more flexible. The TR6 was modified in several respects during its production run and the components affected include the gearbox (ratios) and the optional overdrive (type).
How old do you have to be to buy a Triumph TR6?
The first thing to remember if planning on buying a TR6 is that you are going to purchase a car that is at least four decades old. In the sixties and seventies people used to say that British cars came “rust free,i.e. they gave you the rust for nothing”, although to be fair the same is often said for Italian and American cars of the same era.
