Though, under most conditions it was very responsive and forgiving, it had a some handling vices. All except the Morgan, which shared the same engine, were substantially less powerful. Its weight was significantly more than the Morgan +4 and the "Bath Tub" (pre-911) Porsches, but not much more than the MGA and MGB. The front disk or drum brakes and rear drums had no power assist. Wire wheels were usually painted, either body color or argent, but matte chrome and bright chrome were also available. The wheels were 15inch diameter x 4.5" width, with 48 spoke wire wheels optional. The rear was conventional leaf springs, with solid axle and lever shocks, except that the (box) frame rails were slung under the axle. Unlike MGs of the same period, the steering mechanism and linkage had considerable play and friction, which increased with wear. The suspension was by double A-arms, manganese bronze trunnion, coil springs and tube shocks at the front, optional anti-roll bar, and with worm and peg steering.
TRIUMPH TR3A MODEL CAR SERIES
In 1956 the front brakes were changed from drums to discs, the TR3 thus becoming the first series production car to be so fitted.
TRIUMPH TR3A MODEL CAR MANUAL
The four-speed manual transmission could be supplemented by an overdrive unit on the top 3 ratios electrically operated and controlled by a switch on the dash. The car was powered by a 1991cc straight-4 OHV engine which initially produced 95 bhp increasing to 100 bhp at 5000 rpm. The facelifted variant, unofficially known as the "TR3A", entered production in 1957 and the final version, unofficially the "TR3B", was produced in 1962.Īlthough the TR3 was usually supplied as an open 2-seater, an occasional rear seat and bolt-on steel hard top were available as extras. The Triumph TR3 is a sports-car which was produced between 1955-1962 by Standard-Triumph in the United Kingdom.
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