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TriumphTriumph TR 8 3.5 (133 Hp)1978, 1979, 1980, 1981: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Triumph TR 8 3.5 (133 Hp) /Coupe 1978 - 1981/
What is the body type of Triumph TR 8?
Coupe, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the power output of Triumph TR 8 Coupe 1978 3.5 (133 Hp)?
133 Hp, 228 Nm
168 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Triumph TR 8 Coupe 1978 3.5 (133 Hp)?
3.5 l
3523 cm3
214.99 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1978 Triumph 3.5 (133 Hp)?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Triumph TR 8 Coupe 1978 3.5 (133 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1978 Triumph TR 8 Coupe?
4201 mm
165.39 in.
What is the width of 1978 Triumph TR 8 Coupe?
1681 mm
66.18 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1978 Triumph TR 8 3.5 (133 Hp)?
1214 kg
2676 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1978 Triumph TR 8 Coupe?
275 l
9.7 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1978 Triumph TR 8 3.5 (133 Hp)?
5, manual transmission
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General information

Brand
Triumph
Model
TR 8
Generation
TR 8
Modification (Engine)
3.5 (133 Hp)
Start of production
1978
End of production
1981
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Coupe
Seats
2
Doors
2
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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 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
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Coolant
10.9 l 11.52 US qt | 9.59 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1214 kg 2676 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
275 l 9.7 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, McPherson type, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Disc, 9.61 mm
Rear brakes
Drum, 9 mm
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
Front wheel tires: 185/70 R13
Rear wheel tires: 185/70 R13
Wheel rim size
Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 13
Rear wheel rims: 5.5J x 13