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1978 Triumph TR 8 3.5 (133 Hp)

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Triumph TR 8 Coupe 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

What is the body type, Triumph TR 8?Coupe, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
How much power, Triumph TR 8 Coupe 1978 3.5 (133 Hp)?133 Hp, 228 Nm
168.16 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Triumph TR 8 Coupe 1978 3.5 (133 Hp)?3.5 l
3523 cm3
214.99 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1978 Triumph 3.5 (133 Hp)?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Triumph TR 8 Coupe 1978 3.5 (133 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1978 Triumph TR 8 Coupe?4201 mm
165.39 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1978 Triumph TR 8 Coupe?1681 mm
66.18 in.
What is the curb weight, 1978 Triumph TR 8 3.5 (133 Hp)?1214 kg
2676.41 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1978 Triumph TR 8 Coupe?275 l
9.71 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1978 Triumph TR 8 3.5 (133 Hp)?5, manual transmission

Triumph TR 8 3.5 (133 Hp) 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 Specs

General information
BrandTriumph
Model TR 8
Generation TR 8
Modification (Engine) 3.5 (133 Hp)
Start of production 1978 year
End of production 1981 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio 9.1 kg/Hp, 109.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.3 kg/Nm, 187.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 133 Hp @ 5000 rpm.
Power per litre 37.8 Hp/l
Torque 228 Nm @ 3000 rpm. 168.16 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 3523 cm3 214.99 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 88.9 mm 3.5 in.
Piston Stroke 71.12 mm 2.8 in.
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 5.1 l 5.39 US qt | 4.49 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 10.9 l 11.52 US qt | 9.59 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1214 kg 2676.41 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 275 l 9.71 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 55 l 14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4201 mm 165.39 in.
Width 1681 mm 66.18 in.
Height 1257 mm 49.49 in.
Wheelbase 2159 mm 85 in.
Front track 1410 mm 55.51 in.
Rear (Back) track 1405 mm 55.31 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 91 mm 3.58 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 9.6 m 31.5 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakesDisc, 9.61 mm
Rear brakesDrum, 9 mm
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 185/70 R13
Rear wheel tires: 185/70 R13
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 5.5J x 13
Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 13