Triumph TR 8
this page updated 7-Jan-98
History
No. Built: 1978 coupes 88 (78 to US)
No. Built: 1979 coupes 155 (124 to US)
No. Built: 1980 coupes 167 (159 to US)
No. Built: 1980 convert 2006 (1870 to US)
No. Built: 1981 convert 91 (78 to US)
Date Built: 78 - 81
Co. No.: ACN1 - ACN1116
Co. No.: TCN50001 - 150198
Co. No.: TCN160001 - 160142
Co. No.: TCV200001 -
Engine: 8 cyl, 3500ccm, 137 DIN PS at 5000 rpm for Carb
Engine: 8 cyl, 3500ccm, 148 DIN PS at 5100 rpm for PI
Main Changes:
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Owner: Fred Smith
Owner: Derek V. Larson
The pictured car is a 1980 TR-8 convertible with 37,000 original miles,
Air conditioning with new compressor, dryer, and supplemental condensor
cooling fan, rebuilt suspension and steering rack with new tie-rod ends,
bushings, heavy-duty springs, Koni gas shocks, new 15"chrome wheels with
Yokohama tires (still have original wheels and tires available), new
black and charcoal interior with custom floor and trunk mats, High power
CD Stereo with 5 1/2" door speakers, remote tweeters on windshield
pillars, and electric antenna, Avital alarm with vibration and cockpit
microwave motion sensors and air horn, rebuilt Lucas alternator, new
850cca maintenance free heavy-duty battery, new 130watt headlamps and
100watt fog lamps, 140 mph speedometer, new black canvas top, much
more.
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