178 Triumph Vitesse (Mk.1) 2 litre Saloon (1967) PGN 722 E
Triumph Vitesse 2 litre Mk.I (1962-68) Engine 1998cc S6 OHV
Production 19,921 (all Mk.I and Mk.II) (12,977 Saloons, 6,974 Convertibles)
Registration Number PGN 722 E (London)
TRIUMPH SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623847263736...
The Triumph Vitesse was a compact two door six-cylinder Sports Saloon and Convertible introduced in May 1962, designed by Michelotti and strongly resembling and using almost all the main body panels of the mainstream Michelotti styled Triumph Herald. One of the easiest ways to diffentiate between the Herald and Vitesse is in the headlights the Herald using single headlights while the Vitesse got twins.
Originally powered by a small six cylinder 1600cc engine in a elongated Triumph Herald with twin Solex carburettors, producing 70bhp, a close ratio gearbox, front disc brakes and quad head lamps. Overdrive optional. Rev counters fitted from 1963 with the last models having Stromberg carburettors. The front suspension featured uprated springs to cope with the extra weight of the new engine, but the rear suspension was almost the same as on the Herald—a swing-axle transverse-leaf system which quickly proved inadequate for the relatively powerful Vitesse. The chassis looked outwardly similar to the early Heralds but in fact was substantially re-designed and strengthened, especially around the differential mountings, an improved passed on to the Herald.
In September 1966 the Vitesse 1600 was replaced by the Vitesse 2 litre power increased to 95bhp lifting top speed to a claimed 104mph the extra power however highlighted the weakness of the rear suspension, the 2 litre also benefitted from a stronger clutch, larger front brakes and a beefed up differential There was a satin silver anodised aluminium-alloy cowling above the new reversing light, and badges on the side of the bonnet and in the centre of the grille read 2 litre
The Mark 1 Vitesse was updated in October 1968 for the 1969 model year, as the Mark II which came with a redesigned rear suspension using new lower wishbones and Rotoflex half-shaft couplings, along with the Mark II GT6. The engine was tweaked to 104bhp. The exterior featured a new grille with 3 sets of horizontal elements that were also used (in longer form) in the herald 13/60, Rostyle wheel trims and silver painted steel rear panel and the interior was upgraded.
Diolch yn fawr am 72,779,149 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mwynhewch ac arhoswch yn ddiogel
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Shot 05.05.2019 at Catton Park Classic Car Show Ref 141-178
178 Triumph Vitesse (Mk.1) 2 litre Saloon (1967) PGN 722 E
Triumph Vitesse 2 litre Mk.I (1962-68) Engine 1998cc S6 OHV
Production 19,921 (all Mk.I and Mk.II) (12,977 Saloons, 6,974 Convertibles)
Registration Number PGN 722 E (London)
TRIUMPH SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623847263736...
The Triumph Vitesse was a compact two door six-cylinder Sports Saloon and Convertible introduced in May 1962, designed by Michelotti and strongly resembling and using almost all the main body panels of the mainstream Michelotti styled Triumph Herald. One of the easiest ways to diffentiate between the Herald and Vitesse is in the headlights the Herald using single headlights while the Vitesse got twins.
Originally powered by a small six cylinder 1600cc engine in a elongated Triumph Herald with twin Solex carburettors, producing 70bhp, a close ratio gearbox, front disc brakes and quad head lamps. Overdrive optional. Rev counters fitted from 1963 with the last models having Stromberg carburettors. The front suspension featured uprated springs to cope with the extra weight of the new engine, but the rear suspension was almost the same as on the Herald—a swing-axle transverse-leaf system which quickly proved inadequate for the relatively powerful Vitesse. The chassis looked outwardly similar to the early Heralds but in fact was substantially re-designed and strengthened, especially around the differential mountings, an improved passed on to the Herald.
In September 1966 the Vitesse 1600 was replaced by the Vitesse 2 litre power increased to 95bhp lifting top speed to a claimed 104mph the extra power however highlighted the weakness of the rear suspension, the 2 litre also benefitted from a stronger clutch, larger front brakes and a beefed up differential There was a satin silver anodised aluminium-alloy cowling above the new reversing light, and badges on the side of the bonnet and in the centre of the grille read 2 litre
The Mark 1 Vitesse was updated in October 1968 for the 1969 model year, as the Mark II which came with a redesigned rear suspension using new lower wishbones and Rotoflex half-shaft couplings, along with the Mark II GT6. The engine was tweaked to 104bhp. The exterior featured a new grille with 3 sets of horizontal elements that were also used (in longer form) in the herald 13/60, Rostyle wheel trims and silver painted steel rear panel and the interior was upgraded.
Diolch yn fawr am 72,779,149 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mwynhewch ac arhoswch yn ddiogel
Thank you 72,779,149 amazing views, enjoy and stay safe
Shot 05.05.2019 at Catton Park Classic Car Show Ref 141-178