| Triumph TR3 | |
|---|---|
_-_18320015345.jpg) 1957 Triumph TR3 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Standard Motor Company |
| Production | 1955–1962 |
| Assembly | |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | 4-speed manual, optional overdrive[4] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 88 in (2,235 mm)[5] |
| Length | 151 in (3,835 mm)[5] |
| Width | 56 in (1,422 mm)[5] |
| Height | 50 in (1,270 mm)[6] |
| Kerb weight | 955 kg (2,105 lb)[7] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Triumph TR2 |
| Successor | Triumph TR4 |
The Triumph TR3 is a British sports car produced from 1955 to 1962 by the Standard Motor Company of Coventry, England. A traditional open two-seater, the TR3 is an evolution of the company's earlier TR2 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, Michelotti-styled Triumph TR4.
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 TR7 (111,500 units) and TR6 (94,500 units) models.[8]
- ^ Watson 2018, p. 64, 65.
- ^ Australia for Everyone.
- ^ a b c Piggott 2009, p. 138.
- ^ carfolio.
- ^ a b c Manwaring 1960.
- ^ The Motor 1956.
- ^ TR2 Manual 1982, p. 7.
- ^ Harvey 1983.