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The Triumph TR4 was introduced in 1961 and succeeded  the TR2 and TR3.  It was based on the chassis and drivetrain of the previous TR sports cars, but with a modern Michelotti styled body. 40,253 cars were built during production years. The TR4 proved very successful and continued the rugged, "hairy-chested" image that the previous TRs had enjoyed.

The new TR4 body style did away with the classical cutaway door design of the previous TRs to allow for wind-down (roll-up) windows (in place of less convenient side-curtains), and the angular rear allowed a boot (trunk) with considerable capacity for a sports car.

In 1965, the TR4A with IRS (Independent Rear Suspension) superseded the TR4. Apart from the rear suspension, which used trailing arms and a differential bolted to the redesigned chassis frame and a number of small styling changes and refinements, the two models appear nearly identical.

Specifications

• Bodywork


• Length: cm (in): 394 (155.1)


• Width: cm (in): 147 (58)


• Height: cm (in): 127 (50)


• Wheelbase: cm (in): 224 (88)


• Weight: kg (lb): 965 (2130)


• Mechanics.


• Displacement: straight-four 2138 cc (130 ci), front-mounted


• Valve gear: 8


• Fuel system: 1 Stromberg carburettor


• Gearbox: 4-speed manual + overdrive


• Driven wheels: rear-wheel drive


• Maximum power: 104 bhp at 4700 rpm


• Maximum torque: 147 Nm at 3000 rpm


• Maximum speed: 175 km/h (109 mph)