Model history
The Triumph TR6 was produced between 1968 and 1976. Motorisation was a continuation of the 2.5 liter straight six from the TR5/TR250 with mechanical petrol injection from Lucas. 4-speed gearbox that could be ordered with overdrive. The US models were fitted with twin Zenith-Strønberg carburettors instead of the injection system from Lucas, which did not meet US emissions requirements. American cars therefore received less power - 111 HP - instead of 150 HP in the version with PI (Petrol Injection). It is probably not impossible that European cars are also rebuilt with carburettors instead. The TR6 was the last open Triumph in the TR range with a separate frame. A special feature of the TR series is that they used the same doors and windows from TR4 to TR6.
About the pictures
The red car at the top of the main image was photographed at Lower Stabekk. The other red car was photographed at a parking lot at Fornebu. The blue car was photographed at a car show in Perpignan, France. It is a US model. The pictures of the Norwegian-registered car in British Racing Green were photographed during Cars & Coffee at Øvrevoll gallop.
A man's car?
In an episode of Top Gear, James May explains why this is A man's car . He admits that the TR6's predecessors had a touch of feminist features – but not the TR6. The difference is that while previous series were designed by Italian sports car designer Giovanni Michelotti , the TR6 project was given to Karmann Ghia who designed a tougher front and rear. James May explains that while Lamborghinis and Ferraris are often driven by women, he has yet to see a woman behind the wheel of a TR6. I think he's onto something… 🙂
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Triumph GT6
A snarky little sports car with a six and a tailgate that unfortunately got off to a bad start - thanks to inheriting components from the Triumph Herald.
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