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cars were produced with commission numbers preceded by TCF. Both series were partly produced in parallel. The TSF cars, like the last run of TR3As, have a 1991 cc engine and a transmission with no synchroniser on first gear. The TCF series has a fully synchronised transmission and a 2138 cc version of the
Standard wet-liner engine with a 9:1 compression ratio. Fitted with two SU H6 carburettors, it makes 105 hp (78 kW) at 4,650 rpm and 172 N⋅m (127 lbf⋅ft) of torque at 3,350 rpm. It gets between 20 and 30 miles per US gallon (11.8 and 7.8 L/100 km; 24 and 36 mpg
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wheels steel hardtop kit (part No. 900711), occasional rear seat (No. 801264), push-button radio, interior heater, leather upholstery, windscreen washer (No. 553729), cast aluminium sump (No. 502126), aluminium ‘Al-fin’ brake drums (No. 202267 or No. 301590 (9- and 10-inch respectively)), spot and fog lamps (Nos. 501703, 501702), and a continental touring kit (No. 502022, spares for travels in remote regions).
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and a lockable boot handle. The previously optional full tool kit became standard equipment. The "TR3A" carried over the standard front disc brakes introduced on later TR3s. The car was known for its superior braking ability with its larger tyres (5.90-15 crossply or 165HR15 Pirelli
Cinturato), making it an autocross favourite.
624:"TR3B" is the unofficial name given to the final version of the Triumph TR3, which was produced in 1962. It was sold concurrently with the TR4, which started production in 1961. The "TR3B" was a special short-production run in response to dealer concerns that the buying public might not welcome the TR4.
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In 1957 the TR3 was updated, and this revised model was commonly referred to as the
Triumph "TR3A". The cars were still badged as TR3s, and the "TR3A" name was not used officially, as is evident from contemporary sales brochures. Changes included a new full-width front grille, exterior door handles,
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The team that produced the Beta was headed by Ray Bates. Work started on the car at
Triumph's Capmartin Road (aka Radford) plant, and was later transferred back to their Fletchamstead North site. Team member Ray Henderson took chassis X693, cut it in half lengthwise, and widened the chassis. Bates
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The TR3 Beta is a prototype of a modified version of the TR3 with wider than standard front and rear tracks, revised mechanicals, and modified bodywork with wider front and rear wings. The project is mentioned several times in the minutes of the meeting of the
Standard-Triumph board on 19 September
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The appearance of most "TR3B"s is identical to that of the late US-model "TR3A", with the same wider headlamp rims, wider grille, and door handles. Two series of this version were made. 530 cars with a commission number preceded by TSF were produced, 29 of which were built as
Triumph Italias. 2,804
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due to the increased load on the outside rear tyre. This is particularly true with radial tyres; the original TR2/3/3A suspension was built for crossply tyres. The wheel lifting is more sudden than that of other cars, because it is caused by coming to the end of the suspension travel while there is
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In addition to its wider chassis and modified bodywork, the TR3 Beta shared its fully synchronised gearbox, rack-and-pinion steering, and larger engine with the TR4. By late in the project the Beta had also received a new grille and grille surround, wrap around rear bumpers, and tall stone guards.
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Different reasons have been mooted to explain why
Triumph created the TR3 Beta. One holds that the Beta predated production of the TR4 chassis, and was solely an attempt to improve the handling of the TR3, with the TR4 a beneficiary of the work done on the Beta. Another points out that work on the
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The "TR3A" was built between 1957 and 1962. Total production was 58,236 cars, making it the third best-selling TR in its own right. The TR3A was so successful that the original panel press tooling wore out and had to be replaced. It is estimated that only 9,500 of the original 58,000 built survive
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Factory options – Triumph offered a wide range of options and accessories for both the competition-minded owner and those simply wishing to personalise their vehicle. While many of these items were factory fitments, local dealers supplied some as well. Among these were: overdrive, 48-spoke wire
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on an unmodified TR3 chassis, Michelotti's TR Dream Car incorporated many styling cues from contemporary
American practice, including tailfins, a full width grille, lidded headlamps in the tops of the front wings, and a two-tone paint treatment. The TR3 Speciale debuted at the
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tested a hardtop TR3 with overdrive in 1956. The car returned a top speed of 105.3 mph (169.5 km/h) and could accelerate from 0–60 mph (97 km/h) in 10.8 seconds. A fuel consumption of 27.1 miles per imperial gallon (10.4 L/100 km;
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The rugged ‘sidescreen’ TR, so named for its use of removable plexiglass side curtains, was a sales and motorsport success. With approximately 74,800 TR3s sold across all variants, the model was the company's third best seller in the TR range, behind the
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that snaps on and off and removable side curtains, allowing very low doors with padding for the driver's arm to rest on. There are holes in the floor, with rubber plugs, so that the originally supplied jack might be used from inside the car, as in the
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In 1959 other changes were made to the car, including raised stampings under the bonnet and boot hinges and under the door handles, as well as a redesigned rear floor section. In addition, the windscreen was attached with bolts rather than the
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model, with greater power and improved braking. Updated variants, popularly but unofficially known as the "TR3A" and "TR3B", entered production in 1957 and 1962 respectively. The TR3 was succeeded by the mechanically similar,
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TR4 was already underway by 1960, when the Beta project was being discussed. Yet another suggests that the Beta project was begun because
Triumph lacked the financial resources needed to tool up to produce the new TR4 body.
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Some 13,377 examples of the original "pre-facelift" TR3 were produced, of which 1,286 were sold within the UK; the rest were exported mainly to the US. As of Q1 2011 there were approximately 826 licensed and 115
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issues. The chassis, which is shared by the TR2, TR3, TR3A, TR3B, and TR4, has limited wheel travel. As a result, on very hard cornering, the inside rear wheel can lift, causing sudden
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coupé, the GT class still permitted to race on French public roadways. A 'grand touring kit' was made available to customers as an optional extra (part No. 554313).
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600:" in its 30th anniversary issue. For the "TR3A" it reported a 0–60 mph (97 km/h) time of 12.0 seconds, power output of 100 bhp (75 kW) at 4800
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Suspension – Front: independent by unequal-length double wishbones, coil springs and telescopic dampers. Rear: live axle, half-elliptic springs, lever arm dampers.
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America, with several outright, team, and class victories to its credit.
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could be supplemented by an electrically engaged overdrive, controlled by a switch on the dashboard. In 1956, the front brakes were changed from drums to
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still load on the tyre, so the load on the other (outside) rear wheel is a discontinuous function of cornering load, rather than just changing slope.
1088:, then little more than long distance road racing. In response, Triumph competition manager Ken Richardson had steel hard tops bolted to 100 TR3s,
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body shells, were six inches longer than the production vehicle, and were powered by the prototype 1,985 cc (121.1 cu in)
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awards. With its robust engine and rugged reliability, the TR was a popular competitor in continental hill climbs, such as the
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in March 1957. Triumph deemed the car too expensive to put into production, but did give the job of designing the new
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for the British company. Michelotti responded with the Triumph TR3 Speciale, also called the "TR Dream Car".
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2128:"Grandfather's Ax: The Many Evolutions of the Triumph TR4, Part 1: TR4 and TR4A"
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1880:"The Standard Motor Company. Lord Tedder Describes Expansion And Development".
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Bryant, Thomas L. (June 1977). "Driving Impressions: TR3A & TR250".
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magazine published an article titled "Driving Impressions: TR3A &
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Collector's Originality Guide — Triumph TR2 TR3 TR4 TR5 TR6 TR7 TR8
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Robson, Graham (September 1980). "Development of the Breed".
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Krause, G. William (8 September 2017). "The Italian Job".
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Tyres - 5.50-15 crossply or 155HR15 Pirelli Cinturato CA67
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is a British sports car produced from 1955 to 1962 by the
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The Illustrated History of Triumph Sports and Racing Cars
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Alkureishi, Ross (20 June 2023). "Giovanni Michelotti".
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2162:"The Autocar Road Test No. 1622 — Triumph TR3 Hardtop"
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1886:. No. 54316. 24 November 1958. p. 14.
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866:10 in (250 mm) Lockheed drums (early)
850:10 in (250 mm) Lockheed drums (early)
798:, unsynchronised first gear. Optional overdrive
434:Production period – October 1955 to Summer 1957
352:, a first for a British series production car.
172:2,138 cc (130.5 cu in) I4 (TR3B)
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1940:The Works Triumphs — 50 Years in Motorsport
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1127:, Douze Heures de Huy, Lyon-Charbonnieres,
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437:Original price (basic model) – £950
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2173:. 11 January 1957. pp. 41–43.
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1961:Triumph By Name, Triumph By Nature
1927:Allen, Dave; Strome, Dick (1959).
1823:"The Triumph TR3 Hard-top Coupé".
1653:. Brooklands Books Limited. 1982.
1641:The Observer's Book of Automobiles
786:2 side-draught SU H6 carburettors
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2142:"Triumph TR4 and TR4A Prototypes"
1839:. 27 January 2011. Archived from
1804:Original Triumph TR2/3/3A (Vol 1)
1051:had been considered for the car.
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473:Other figures recorded included:
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1670:Watson, Craig (September 2018).
990:Prototypes, Specials, and others
1982:Triumph TR6: The Complete Story
1980:Knowles, David (15 July 2016).
1672:"Building the MGA in Australia"
1017:Geneva International Motor Show
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733:100 hp (75 kW) (late)
2773:Triumph Motor Company vehicles
2106:"History of the Michelotti TR"
1770:"Vehicle licensing statistics"
1651:TR2 Service Instruction Manual
1639:Manwaring, L. A., ed. (1960).
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855:Disc brakes, Girling calipers
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511:0–90 mph (140 km/h)
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377:The rear suspension comprises
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2803:24 Hours of Le Mans race cars
2195:"SCI Road Test — Triumph TR3"
1931:. New York: Sports Car Press.
1793:Thoroughbred and Classic Cars
1727:A to Z British cars 1945–1980
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983:108 mph (174 km/h)
503:0–60 mph (97 km/h)
495:0–50 mph (80 km/h)
487:0–30 mph (48 km/h)
2193:Griffing, Len (March 1958).
2016:"Profile — Triumph TR3 Beta"
1963:. Dalton Watson Fine Books.
1806:. Motorbooks International.
1752:. Motorbooks International.
1706:. Motorbooks International.
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1099:TR3s were campaigned in the
1073:1960 Triumph TR3 in pit lane
980:105 mph (169 km/h)
977:103 mph (166 km/h)
969:2,137 lb (969 kg)
923:151 in (3,835 mm)
421:TR3/3As registered with the
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2253:timeline, 1946 to 1984 — a
2066:. CarTech. pp. 42–63.
1693:australiaforeveryone.com.au
1123:, Scheveningen-Luxembourg,
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966:2,090 lb (948 kg)
952:50 in (1,270 mm)
920:149 in (3,785 mm)
882:88 in (2,235 mm)
587:(SCCA) E-production class.
238:955 kg (2,105 lb)
212:151 in (3,835 mm)
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585:Sports Car Club of America
228:50 in (1,270 mm)
220:56 in (1,422 mm)
204:88 in (2,235 mm)
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2778:Cars introduced in 1955
2517:1800 Town & Country
2180:"Triumph TR3 Road-Test"
2085:Triumph Cars: 100 Years
1938:Robson, Graham (1993).
1910:. Haynes Publications.
1731:. Devon, UK: Herridge.
1723:Robson, Graham (2006).
1578:Allen & Strome 1959
1478:TR4 and TR4A Prototypes
1054:After becoming part of
355:Front suspension is by
310:(94,500 units) models.
2200:Sports Car Illustrated
1959:Piggott, Bill (1995).
1906:Harvey, Chris (1983).
1837:"The Triumph Roadster"
1802:Piggott, Bill (1998).
1748:Piggott, Bill (1991).
1702:Piggott, Bill (2009).
1198:Australia for Everyone
1168:Triumph Sabrina engine
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1049:Triumph Sabrina engine
909:Tyres front/rear
887:Track front/rear
829:Body and chassis
810:Front suspension
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459:British auto magazine
275:Standard Motor Company
71:Standard Motor Company
2251:Triumph Motor Company
2104:Hatfield, Raymond L.
1942:. Haynes Publishing.
1082:1955 Le Mans disaster
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852:Girling discs (late)
306:(111,500 units) and
189:, optional overdrive
2048:www.revingtontr.com
2022:. 20 November 2015.
2006:www.revingtontr.com
1859:"Triumph brochures"
1149:12 Hours of Sebring
1121:International Tulip
1001:Giovanni Michelotti
692:Bore × Stroke
2788:Sports racing cars
2134:. 22 October 2012.
2132:ateupwithmotor.com
2112:on 22 October 2009
1619:"1955 Triumph TR3"
1141:"Coupes des Alpes"
1109:Circuit of Ireland
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1984:. Crowood Press.
1776:on 29 August 2011
1759:978-1-870979-24-5
1681:. pp. 64–68.
1389:Triumph brochures
1188:, p. 64, 65.
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860:Rear brakes
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728:Max. power
654:Characteristics
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547:TR3A (1957–1962)
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234:Kerb weight
123:Body and chassis
56:1957 Triumph TR3
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1094:"grand touring"
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67:Manufacturer
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18:Triumph TR3A
2552:Convertible
2522:2000 Saloon
2185:Motor Sport
2170:The Autocar
2116:15 November
1590:Robson 1993
1518:Moss Motors
1430:Krause 2017
1413:Bryant 1977
1338:Robson 1980
1302:Robson 2006
1290:Harvey 1983
1186:Watson 2018
1164:glass fibre
1105:Monte Carlo
1065:Motorsports
1047:Use of the
1005:concept car
958:Kerb weight
928:Width
745:Max. torque
674:1957 – 1962
668:Years
612:TR3B (1962)
455:Performance
296:Triumph TR4
271:Triumph TR3
262:Triumph TR4
252:Triumph TR2
248:Predecessor
169:(TR3, TR3A)
100:, Australia
45:Triumph TR3
32:TR-3B Astra
2767:Categories
2743:TR7 Sprint
2601:Sports car
1949:0854299262
1869:20 January
1847:20 January
1813:1901432033
1780:20 January
1611:References
1554:TR Drivers
1432:, chpt. 3.
1080:After the
841:Bishop cam
630:‑imp
292:Michelotti
243:Chronology
194:Dimensions
152:Powertrain
134:Sports car
112:, Belgium
106:, Belgium
77:Production
2793:Roadsters
2422:Mayflower
1883:The Times
1826:The Motor
1628:1 January
1174:Citations
1129:Acropolis
1010:Built by
877:Wheelbase
822:Beam axle
641:overdrive
606:‑US
527:Standing
519:Distance
468:‑US
462:The Motor
394:oversteer
383:beam axle
365:trunnions
361:manganese
258:Successor
200:Wheelbase
146:FR layout
98:Melbourne
94:, England
80:1955–1962
2621:Roadster
2612:Spitfire
2501:Dolomite
1227:carfolio
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1027:TR3 Beta
801:4-speed
794:4-speed
390:handling
340:at 5000
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185:4-speed
110:Mechelen
92:Coventry
85:Assembly
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2481:1500 TC
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498:7.5 s
490:3.6 s
479:Speed
411:bonnet
225:Height
209:Length
187:manual
158:Engine
141:Layout
2712:TR250
2464:TR-10
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1675:(PDF)
720:8.5:1
677:1962
598:TR250
537:mile
522:Time
482:Time
350:discs
217:Width
129:Class
104:Liege
2748:Lynx
2738:Fury
2733:20TS
2728:TR-X
2672:TR4A
2643:TR3B
2638:TR3A
2563:Stag
2476:1500
2471:1300
2272:type
2257:of
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2089:ISBN
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1733:ISBN
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1655:ISBN
1630:2008
756:n/a
423:DVLA
419:SORN
402:hood
381:, a
269:The
2703:TR8
2696:TR6
2691:TR5
2667:TR4
2652:TR7
2633:TR3
2628:TR2
2590:GT6
1101:RAC
753:n/a
657:TR3
608:).
602:rpm
372:MGs
342:rpm
338:bhp
327:OHV
308:TR6
304:TR7
287:TR2
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